KeratexKHP 200 Hoof Putty, 200g

I used this putty to fill a crack in my horse’s hoof. It is very hard and sticky so I softened it first at home and scooped a bit into a plastic baggie. I kept it warm in my pocket so that it stayed soft. When I got to my horse I turned the bag so that I could put my hand into the dry side and push the putty into the crack. It worked great. My hand stayed clean and I was able to push the putty well into the crack. The putty stayed in the crack for over a week.

I bought this to fill in the hole after a large sole abscess drained. It worked perfectly. The stuff is hard when you first try to use it so warm it up the amount you need with your hand. You have to use it on very clean feet, so I would suggest soaking first to make sure it gets sealed well, but once it did it was PERFECT. It healed beautifully and stayed in the hole until it was pushed out as the hole closed.

Product works great for filling in the holes in the hoof around the nail and the summer cracks and chips they develop from stomping. It’s only been a few days since I’ve applied it but it seems to stay in place and really like it for this purpose.I tried it to protect hoof wall for a thrown shoe while waiting for the farrier, however it is very pliable, even after application and didn’t help much there.I only gave 4 out of 5 stars because full disclosure, it makes a mess. The can it came in and the hoof pick I used are covered in the product. It does not come with an opener or applicator so be prepared to have a hoof pick and rubber gloves ready. Also, the product remains tacky like and shavings and hay will stick to areas of application.I would definitely purchase again.

My horse has brittle hooves and lost a shoe and a chunk of sidewall. I didn’t like the big gap and felt it would be better covered so I used this. It has stayed in extremely well. He is shod and the shoe held it in place .

Sadly, I couldn’t even get the product into my hand to follow the directions. it was hard as a rock almost like it had already set. Unfortunately, I had to send the product back. There were no punctures in the can and the lid was sealed tight, so nothing was tampered. The concept was great. Wish it had worked.

fabulous stuff.... had a 1/4 inch opening where abscess was drained.... irrigated with tap water (hose) thoroughly, used strait peroxide for 5 seconds, distilled water, peroxide for another 5 seconds, distilled water, and then used canned air to dry the hole....super clean hands worked the putty after digging an appropriate amount out of the can.... pushed small beads into the hole continuously until the hole (dug out by vet and a bit deep) was completely filled...piled more and more on compressing it all into the hold until the surface of the putty was even with the sole.... pressed clean shaving onto the wax (if you don't do this contact with concrete may pull the wax out)... the shavings keep the wax from sticking to any other surface..... been through a lot of dashing around in the pasture, rain and generally sloppy footing and yet the putty is still well in place and completely sealing the opening..... dont think ive ever given a five star to anything but again, fabulous stuff.... (be very careful not to seal in bacteria or fungus),

Bought this based on having used Keratex hoof sealer and really was pleased on how it helped harden my horses hoof, also based on reviews on how this works great for abcess in hoofs, My results on a old burros with an abcess was NOT GOOD. The sealer said it would harden and become a protective seal, problem was the stuff hardened with a small amount making a pea like stone that only stuck in the hoof causing pain not comfort. The product was extremely hard to soften and work with, to the point where you had to work it with the heat of your hands. My hands hurt more than I think the abcess hurt my burro. I think this is a good product if you can apply it flat on hoof, but it isn't the easiest application. I also want to add that I applied the product, than wrap the hoof hoping to make a flat clean seal, when my farrier came, we found that the abcess had actually blown another hole out the hoof because the putty had sealed the first hole up. IF you try this product my advise is to check the hoof after a couple days if your animal is still limping, you may have the same problem I had, if not than maybe it worked for you.

Difficult to find in local stores, they work well and easy to use.