Nail-Free Footwear

Tough. Resilient. Protective. Whether on a human foot or a horse’s hoof, a shoe supports weight and helps one overcome environmental hazards. With today’s technology, equine footwear can stick to a hoof without the traditional nails. Tough”P>Tough. Resilient. Protective. Whether on a human fo

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Tough. Resilient. Protective. Whether on a human foot or a horse’s hoof, a shoe supports weight and helps one overcome environmental hazards. With today’s technology, equine footwear can “stick” to a hoof without the traditional nails. Tough synthetics allow a shoe to adhere to the bottom of the hoof, or fit around the hoof wall. A shoe doesn’t even have to exist as a pre-formed shape — a talented farrier can sculpt a customized form to address your horse’s unique hoof problems.


Adhesive substitutes for metal shoes have generated a specialty area of hoof care. Ongoing research has utilized new technology to deliver nail-free materials and methods.


Helping the Hoof


Veterinarians and farriers are always looking for ways to help hooves bear weight. Healthy hooves should breathe, flex to allow normal foot movement, and support the horse’s weight in any environment. In some cases, glue-on shoes help the hoof do these things better than a traditional shoe

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Award-winning writer Charlene Strickland lives in Bosque Farms, N.M. She has published 8 books and over 600 magazine articles, and is a member of the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists.

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