The equine hoof is a miracle of design and construction, but for the natural design of the hoof to be fully executed, the correct nutrients must be present in the horse's diet. Farrier's Formula provides the balanced nutrient support that horses need to build strong connective tissue proteins. Connective tissue proteins are the microscopic framework of the mammalian body, giving form and strength to all major organs and tissues. Of all the protein in the body over 40% is connective tissue protein, making it by far the most abundant.