Hartog Extra Care

Hartog Extra Care

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  • Herbal wellbeing
  • Grain free recipe
  • Molasses free recipe

Shine comes from within. Hartog Extra Care supports the skin, a glossy coat with rich colour, and the formation of strong hoof horn. A tasty pellet made from lucerne and linseed, naturally low in sugar and starch, enriched with biotin, organically bound trace elements, omega-3 fatty acids and carefully selected herbal extracts. Can be fed on its own or as a tasty topping over the ration.
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30 grams per 100 kg body weight per day.

Horse (600 kg) - 180 grams (1 scoop)
D/E pony (450 kg) - 135 grams (0.75 scoop)
C pony (300 kg) - 90 grams (0.5 scoop)
A pony or Shetland (150 to 200 kg) - 45 to 60 grams (0.25 to 0.3 scoop)

Each bucket includes a matching scoop, so there is no need to weigh the feed. Extra Care can be combined with all Hartog balancers, concentrates and forage mixes, and can be fed on its own or as a topping over the ration.

A 6 kg bucket lasts approximately 33 days for a 600 kg horse.

  • Supports coat, skin and hooves
  • No added sugars. Low in sugar and starch: a grain-, molasses- and soy-free formula.
  • Easy to feed: no hassle with powders or oils.
  • Can be combined with all Hartog balancers, concentrates and forage mixes.

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Store Hartog products ideally in a dedicated feed bin to protect them from moisture and contamination. If this is not possible, ensure the product is kept in a dry place, preferably off the ground. This helps prevent moisture from entering the packaging and causing mold. Proper storage preserves the quality of the feed.

  • Sport / Performance
  • Breeding / Showing
  • Recreational
  • Senior

WHY Hartog Extra Care

True shine comes from within. Hartog Extra Care has been developed to support hooves, mane and coat from within. For horses that need to look their very best and for horses that could use some extra support to regain their natural appearance: a deeper coat colour, a full mane and tail, and strong hoof horn.

Hartog Extra Care is a tasty pellet made from lucerne and linseed, naturally low in sugar and starch. Enriched with biotin, organically bound trace
elements, omega-3 fatty acids and carefully selected herbal extracts. It can be fed on its own or used as a tasty topping over the ration, without the hassle of powders and oils.

A shiny coat, strong hooves and a beautiful mane all start from the inside. Good nutrition plays a key role in this. Are your horse’s coat, mane or hooves dull, dry or brittle? If so, this may be a sign that your horse could do with some extra support from the inside. Hartog Extra Care supplements the ration exactly where extra support may be needed. Good-quality forage always remains the foundation; Hartog Extra Care is a supplement, not a replacement.

The results according to our testers

Seventeen horse owners fed Hartog Extra Care to a total of 28 horses for two to three months. They gave the product an average score of 8.5, and 100% of the testers said they would recommend it to others.*

Based on Hartog’s own user research among 17 testers with 28 horses who fed Hartog Extra Care for two to three months. Survey conducted between 15 April and 22 August 2026. Average rating: 8.5 on a scale of 1 to 10. All 17 testers indicated that they would recommend the product.

YOU'LL SEE IT ON THE OUTSIDE FIRST

For most horses, a deficiency does not show up as just one obvious sign, but as a combination of things. The coat stays dull even though the diet is balanced, shedding seems to take forever, and the hooves just do not seem to get any stronger.

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    The coat stays dull

    You brush and brush, but the coat just doesn’t develop that rich depth. It is most noticeable in dark-coloured horses: the colour looks dull rather than, for example, a deep black.
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    Shedding takes a long time

    The curry comb is full of hair, the winter coat comes out in clumps, and the new coat is slow to come through. This is often most noticeable in older horses.
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    The hoof crumbles

    Nail holes that tear out, a hoof edge that chips, shoes that do not stay on as long. Your farrier will usually notice it before you do.

Hooves and hair are built from within, not polished from the outside.

On a dry matter basis, the hoof wall consists of approximately 93 percent protein. This protein is keratin, and it is produced at the coronary band from building blocks that are delivered there via the bloodstream.

In healthy hoof horn, the level of cystine, a sulphur-containing amino acid, is directly related to the hardness of the horn. Biotin plays a role in its formation: in research, 15 to 20 mg per day had a positive effect on hoof horn quality in some of the horses studied. The mane, tail and coat hair are also made of keratin and are formed in the same way.

All of this takes place in tissue that still has to be formed. What is on the hoof today was formed months ago and will no longer change. A product applied to the hoof works on the surface. Nutrition works on what is still growing. That is why this takes time, and why we explain it exactly that way below.

  • 1. DIET

    Forage and supplementary feed provide amino acids, vitamins and trace elements.

  • 2. INTAKE 

    These building blocks reach the tissue via the intestines and the bloodstream.

  • 3. CORONARY BAND

    New hoof horn is formed there, layer by layer.

  • 4. GROWTH

    The new hoof horn grows downward at approximately 6 to 10 mm per month.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When should I feed Hartog Extra Care?

Extra Care is intended for horses that could benefit from additional support for the skin, coat and hooves. It can be fed long term or during periods when more is asked of the horse. For example, during moulting, the show and competition season, with a dull coat or brittle hoof horn, for senior horses, or when you want to specifically supplement the daily ration.

How does Extra Care support the coat, mane, tail and hooves?

By combining four key components in one pellet: biotin at a level considered effective in research, herbal extracts of fennel, fenugreek and turmeric, linseed as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and organically bound trace elements that support the action of biotin. Lucerne and linseed also provide amino acids, the building blocks of skin, hair and hoof horn.

Can I feed Extra Care all year round?

Yes. Extra Care can be fed long term as part of the daily ration, or during periods when extra support is beneficial, such as during moulting or the competition season.

Can I combine Extra Care with any type of feed?

Yes. Extra Care is a fibre-rich supplement and can be combined with any type of concentrate or balancer. It is not a complete feed, but a supplement to the daily ration.

My sport horse could use some extra condition. Is Extra Care suitable?

Yes. In addition to supporting the skin, coat and hooves, Extra Care is a concentrated source of oil and protein. Thanks to its naturally low sugar and starch content, it is also suitable for nervous and sugar-sensitive horses.

Why herbal extracts instead of whole herbs?

The main advantage is that you can provide a carefully balanced blend of active compounds derived from a wide range of herbs, selected for their proven synergistic effects. In addition, scientific knowledge is available on how these compounds work and how effective they are, allowing for a more targeted and effective approach.


Synergy refers to the interaction between two or more substances that results in a greater combined effect than the sum of their individual effects. This means that combining different herbal extracts is often more effective than administering each herb separately. As a result, the use of herbal extracts can be not only more effective, but also more consistent and efficient for the horse. Different herbs can complement and reinforce each other, providing broader nutritional support.

When can you expect to see results?

The coat and hoof horn do not grow at the same rate. It’s a good idea to bear this in mind beforehand.

Coat and condition. With consistent feeding, more shine and a more even coat are often visible after a few weeks. In the test group, most owners reported the first visible changes in the coat after two to four weeks.

Hooves. Hoof horn grows approximately 6 to 10 mm per month. This means it takes almost a year for a hoof to grow from the coronary band to the weight-bearing edge. What you feed today will be reflected in the hoof horn that grows over the coming months. Allow around six to nine months before a visible difference can be seen in the hoof.

Give Extra Care time to work.

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If your horse won’t eat it, we’ll refund your purchase price, up to the recommended retail price.

Our guarantee covers taste, not results. You’ll know within a week whether your horse likes it, while hoof improvements take months. Give your horse time to show the benefits.

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