By Ray Tricca, SBS Equine co-founder What Impacts Hoof Growth? There are three major factors that influence hoof growth. They can include any combination of dietary, mechanical, or topically applied factors. First, numerous studies have shown that dietary nutritional...
by Ray Tricca, SBS Equine In a recent study, biologists using computer modeling may have discovered the mechanism that allows some cancer cells to grow back rapidly after chemotherapy. Why this information has hoof researchers paying attention. We all know...
The NEW SAV-A-HOOF Multi-Purpose REFILL, Item 320, is available for immediate shipment. The gallon REFILLS are both convenient (one product does all) and economical. Recommended for high volume facilities and end-users – farriers & horse handlers, horse...
Starting Gate Granules a) What sets SBS Starting Gate GranulesTM ahead of other supplements that help ulcers? Answer: Supplements that help with stomach ulcers work by either restricting or buffering stomach acidStarting Gate Granulesor have enzymes...
SBS EQUINE RESEARCH FACILITY, Naples, FL Modern “Dual-Action” Hoof Conditioners perform better and last longer than Grandpa’s pine tar and hoof oil. What makes an ideal hoof conditioner? To be truly effective, todays hoof conditioners, dressings, and treatments need...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter MAY 30, 2014 50% Savings On SAV-A-HOOF SPRAY! SAV-A-HOOF SPRAY gallon Refill New from SBS EQUINE is the SAV-A-HOOF SPRAY gallon REFILL, Item 317, which cost 50% less per ounce than prepackaged 16 oz bottles....
SBS Dealer eNewsletter November 18, 2013 New SBS Product Turning Heads! SBS HOOF GLITTER Watch out for the introduction of SBS HOOF GLITTER coming soon. The “Jewel sparkle” draws a lot of attention to the feet when sprinkled over TOPCOAT Hoof...
SBS Equine Products August 1, 2013 Dear Dealer, Attached is your FREE Sales Staff Training Guide: “Proven Strategy for Fighting Hoof Disease”. Your sales personnel will find it helpful when making hoof care recommendations for product or treatment....
SBS Dealer eNewsletter July 15, 2013 Farriers’ Guide to Understanding White Line Disease The President of the American Farriers’ Association, John Blombach, asked SBS to write an article for the Professional Farrier Magazine based on SBS’s research and...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter May 1, 2013 2800 pound Belgian 6’6″ Tall While attending the Collier County Fair in Naples, FL we paid an extra $1.00 to get a peak at one of the world’s largest horses. After looking at the huge size of the animal, it occurred...
August / 2011 Welcome to SBS Equine Products After 24 years on the market, the SBS Crack Filler Kit received some valuable publicity with an unexpected feature article in the June issue of The Horse Journal . We knew it was a great product, and sometimes it takes a...
SBS eNewsletter August 12, 2011 Why Thrush Remedies Don’t Work! The Horse-Journal published the results of field trials of the leading thrush remedies. They reported that almost all failed to successfully treat the...
SBS eNewsletter August 18, 2011 Hoof Repair Discovery by Accident ! The American Farriers Journal published an article revealing the amazing discovery of a new class of chemicals called copper-peptides. They were first tested...
SBS eNewsletter August 25, 2011 The Next Generation of Hoof Coatings The Thoroughbred Times published a news release that has created quite a buzz in the racing industry. They reported about a new dual-action hoof coating that...
SBS eNewsletter September 1, 2011 Avoid A Hoof Soaking Disaster! Soaking the hoof can be an effective way of treating against chronic infections, but there can be serious consequences if done carelessly. Researchers at SBS...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter September 9, 2011 Make Your Own Medicated Hoof Packing! Farriers and horse owners can now make their own safe and effective hoof packing. Felt, leather and synthetic pads can be pretreated with Sav-A-Hoof Med-i-sole....
SBS Dealer eNewsletter September 20, 2011 Treatment Options for Gastric Equine Ulcers ! One of the scariest comments that a horse owner can receive from their vet is, “I think your horse may have gastric ulcers.” This problem is...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter October 6, 2011 Stop Hoof Cracks Before They Start Repairing hoof cracks after they have formed is a nuisance. Almost all horse owners that contact SBS know hoof cracks can lead to serious problems and want to...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter October 20, 2011 Thinking outside the box Improving your products without having to change them is no easy task. However, SBS Researchers were up to the task and found a way to do that. They were trying to think...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter November 23, 2011 New SBS product is like insurance for the hoof ! For 25 years SBS has been a pioneer in microfiber bonding technology for the hoof. A new formulation, called Farrier’s Hoof Sealant II, contains...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter December 19, 2011 Secret Weapon Against Chronic Thrush It may not be glamorous, but this common tool found in tack boxes is one of the most effective weapons against chronic thrush if used properly. The farrier can also help the...
SBS Dealer eNewsletter February 3, 2012 Follow the Doctor’s Orders! How an unexpected root canal became a lesson in hoof care. SBS Researchers: Dr. Rick Shakalis & Dr. John Pautienis The day before I left to fly to the International Hoof...
How to stop White Line Disease where it starts!Where does white line disease first appear? White Line Disease (WLD) is normally discovered by the farrier during routine hoof care. It shows up as an unexpected hoof wall separation along the horn rim. The infection...
What to do for Dry, Cracked Hooves & Hoof Splits ! Problem You may be surprised to know that most dry, cracked hooves are a direct result of the living conditions and grounds where horses board, and not from dry weather patterns as one would expect. Wet ground...
HOOF REPAIR MADE EASY! For 25 years SBS has been a pioneer in microfiber bonding technology for the hoof. The new improved formulation, Farrier’s Hoof Sealant II, contains over 6 million microfibers in each 8 oz bottle. The new formulation helps correct many...
Shelf Life of SBS Products How long will SBS products last on a dealer’s shelf before they go bad? A frequent question our dealers ask us is, “what’s the shelf life” of the SBS products that they stock. Sometimes a dealer may decide to order...
Clean Hooves for Pennies a Day Yes, it’s true! SBS Researchers have created a concentrate that enables horse owners to mix their own professional hoof remedy for about $1.00 per quart. The formula cleans, brightens and moisturizes hooves better that most...
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