- How to apply Excellence oil ?
For optimal results :
1. With a hard brush thoroughly clean the feet of your horse.
2. With the brush specially conceived for this use, apply a thin layer of oil on the feet.
3. To obtain healthy and flexible feet, do not forget to apply Excellence oil on the frog and the sole of the foot.
4. For optimal results, this can be repeated daily.
- How to apply Excellence grease ?
- For optimal results :
1. With a hard brush thoroughly clean the feet of your horse.
2. With a brush apply a thin layer of grease on the hoof wall.
3. To obtain healthy and flexible feet, do not forget to apply Excellence grease on the frog and the sole of the foot.
4. For optimal results, this can be repeated daily.
- Why do we use products that are 100% natural ?
- Excellence offers 100% natural products.
They are naturally effective and help to fight against the loss of moist in the foot.
The oil in our products is exclusively of vegetable origin.
Other fats like vaseline and animal fats are excluded.
Every product has a lasting and pleasant smell.
User safety is guaranteed. - What is the role of essential oils and why can we rely on them ?
- The effect of essential oils is now widely recognized.
They all have different properties and their strength lies in their penetrating power.
Excellence uses essential oils of Tea-tree, Palmarosa and Bay Laurel for their antibacterial and fungicidal actions.
The essential oils used are all chemotypes.
The precise biological variation of each plant has been determined in a specialized laboratory.
Using chemotypes guarantees the quality and safety of our products. - Why are horses on shavings more prone to contracting certain hoof diseases ?
Shavings provide an environment that stimulates development of bacteria and fungi; in addition they dry horses’ hooves.
Excellence Special Bedding oil contains Bay Laurel for a reinforced fungicidal action and vegetable glycerine for its moisturizing property.- Why is there a grease called « Special Winter » ?
When it gets colder, 100% natural grease gets harder, making it more difficult to apply. « Special Winter » is a softer grease that has been developed for an easier application when temperatures vary between 0°C and 12°C .- What should I do when my grease becomes too hard ?
In the winter you can use « Special Winter ».
In the summer, our grooms advise mixing some Excellence oil with Excellence grease…- Why should you apply Excellence grease or oil on the sole and the frog of the hoof ?
- For a shiny hoof, apply a layer of Excellence grease or oil on the external walls of the hoof.
For a healthy and flexible feet, apply Excellence grease or oil on the frog and the sole of the foot.
It is this part of the foot that is the most exposed to bacteria and which has the most moisture loss.
The Excellence Product line of hoof oils and greases has been developed along this dual axis: to enhance external appearance while promoting a healthy hoof.
