Horse Cade Oil

What Is Cade Oil and Why Use It for Horses?

Cade oil is extracted from the wood of Juniperus oxycedrus, a species of juniper. Known for its purifying and cleansing properties, it has long been used in traditional and natural care. For horses, cade oil is particularly effective for:

• Sanitizing and drying damp or macerated areas,
• Soothing minor skin irritations or sensitive zones,
• Purifying areas prone to bacterial or fungal growth,
• Strengthening the resilience of horn tissues,
• Promoting healthier skin and stronger hooves.

Its cleansing action is especially useful for mud fever, soft frogs, or irritated areas exposed to friction or moisture. Thanks to its versatility, cade oil is a natural ally in your horse’s daily care routine.

When to Use Cade Oil for Horses

Cade oil can be used in many situations:

• Soft or damp frogs, foul odors, or early thrush,
• Fragile or sensitive hooves requiring extra protection,
• Skin irritations, clipped areas, crusts, or minor lesions,
• Mud fever and hoof cracks,
• Areas exposed to moisture, such as the fetlock or under the saddle pad,
• Zones frequently rubbed by tack or equipment.

It is also useful as preventive care, supporting hooves and skin, particularly in humid conditions or challenging environments (rain, mud, waterlogged paddocks, etc.).

Arbalou Hoofcade: Natural Cade Oil Treatment

Arbalou Hoofcade is a cade-oil-based care product specially formulated for the horse’s hooves and frog. It works deeply to sanitize, purify, and dry damp or macerated areas. It is highly recommended for horses with:

• Soft or weakened frogs,
• Thrushy or malodorous frogs,
• Sensitivity to wet environments (stalls, muddy paddocks),
• A need for prevention against bacterial or fungal growth.

Its fluid texture allows easy application into frog grooves and around the hooves, where moisture tends to accumulate. By drying affected areas, Arbalou Sabiocade limits microbial proliferation and supports the regeneration of horn tissues. Regular use also prevents defects caused by excessive moisture or maceration.

Arbalou Protect : Cade Oil for Sensitive Skin

Arbalou Protect is a protective care product enriched with cade oil, designed for sensitive or compromised skin areas. It is ideal for soothing minor skin irritations, clipped areas, crusts, or superficial wounds. Its formula:

• Soothes fragile or irritated areas,
• Forms a natural protective barrier,
• Purifies the skin while limiting microbial growth,
• Supports daily care of delicate zones,
• Relieves mud fever and cracks.

It is particularly useful for areas exposed to friction (saddle, pads, halters), damp zones, or clipped areas irritated by rubbing. Arbalou Protect helps maintain healthy, clean, and soothed skin while respecting the horse’s natural sensitivity.

How to Use Cade Oil Products

Cade oil products are generally applied to clean, dry skin. Before application, gently clean and dry the area to remove surface moisture. Do not use soap or harsh detergents. Application can be done:

• Directly into frog grooves or around hooves,
• On irritated or clipped skin,
• On crusts (mud fever or cracks),
• Around areas subject to friction from tack or equipment.

Arbalou Hoofcade and Arbalou Protect can be used daily or as a short-term treatment depending on your horse’s needs. Their natural action makes them safe for regular use without damaging skin or horn tissues.

Cade Oil in a Complete Care Routine

Cade oil is a cornerstone of natural horse care, but it works best as part of a complete care strategy. Good hoof hygiene, regular trimming, monitoring environmental conditions (humidity, mud), and proper nutrition enhance the effects of topical care.

Using natural products like Arbalou Hoofcade or Arbalou Protect, alongside proper daily management, helps reduce recurrence of irritations, mud fever, macerated areas, or damp frogs.

When to Consult a Veterinarian ? 

Although cade oil products are highly effective for common skin sensitivities, veterinary consultation is necessary in certain cases:

• Deep or infected wounds,
• Significant pain,
• Signs of fever or systemic infection,
• Lack of improvement despite care.

Veterinary advice ensures appropriate treatment and complementary care.

Why Choose Arbalou Cade Oil Products?

Arbalou Shop products are formulated for effectiveness, gentleness, and respect for the horse. Arbalou Hoofcade and Arbalou Protect harness the benefits of cade oil with easy-to-apply formulas, well-tolerated and adapted to horses’ specific needs. Daily use fits perfectly into a natural care approach, helping maintain healthy hooves and protected skin in all seasons.

Discover Arbalou Hoofcade and Arbalou Protect, your natural allies for healthy hooves and well-protected skin.