Specialty Horseshoes & Hoof Boots

Specialty Horseshoes & Hoof Boots for Professional Farriers

Specialty horseshoes and hoof boots give professional farriers additional options when a traditional steel or aluminum horseshoe is not the best fit for the job. Well-Shod carries a broad selection of composite, urethane, rubber, glue-on, therapeutic, foal, barefoot, and hoof-boot systems for a variety of professional hoof-care applications.

Because these products differ significantly in construction, attachment method, flexibility, support, and intended use, proper product selection should be based on the individual hoof, horse, shoeing goal, and manufacturer instructions.

Glue-On & Composite Horseshoes

Glue-on horseshoes provide an alternative attachment method for farriers who need or prefer to avoid traditional nailing in a particular application. Different systems use integrated cuffs, direct-bond construction, acrylic or urethane adhesives, or other manufacturer-specific attachment methods.

Browse GluShu glue-on horseshoes, which combine an aluminum horseshoe with a flexible cuff designed for adhesive application.

Farriers looking for modern urethane shoe systems can also explore the EasyShoe One Glue. EasyCare describes the One Glue as a dual-density urethane shoe with integrated cuffs designed for acrylic or urethane adhesives and built-in frog support.

SoundHorse, HorseSlips & Other Alternative Shoe Systems

Specialty shoeing options extend well beyond conventional metal horseshoes. Products in this category include flexible synthetic shoes, direct-glue systems, polymer shoes, and other alternative designs developed for professional farrier applications.

The SoundHorse FLEXX is a direct-glue urethane shoe designed to retain flexibility while providing a shapeable shoeing platform.

HorseSlips provide another adhesive-applied alternative horseshoe design. The PVC material is supplied in a spiral format that can be measured and cut to the individual hoof before application.

Foal Cuffs, Extensions & Specialty Foal Shoes

Foal hoof-care systems include cuffs, extensions, and specialty shoes designed for use during early hoof and limb development. These products are intended for professional application and should be selected according to the individual foal and the farrier or veterinarian's treatment plan.

Well-Shod carries Dalric cuffs and foal extensions in several configurations, including cuff, heel-extension, medial/lateral-extension, and club-foot designs.

Additional foal options include products such as the VFT Foal Click Caudal Support, along with other cuff and extension systems available within the Specialty Shoes & Boots department.

Therapeutic Horseshoes, Clogs & Support Systems

Some horses require shoeing systems designed around additional support, modified breakover, load distribution, frog or sole support, or other therapeutic shoeing goals. This category includes composite shoes, clogs, rolling designs, support systems, and other specialty products used by professional farriers.

Browse CRS therapeutic and performance horseshoes for composite shoe options designed to work with professional hoof-support and impression-material applications.

Well-Shod also carries specialty products such as the Visani Full Roll, along with wooden clogs, EVA clogs, Steward clogs, Freedom Shoes, and other specialty therapeutic shoeing systems.

Riding Hoof Boots

Hoof boots can provide removable hoof protection for horses that are barefoot or require temporary protection for riding and other activities. Fit is especially important because hoof boots are sized according to hoof dimensions rather than conventional horseshoe sizing.

Well-Shod carries Delta Hoof Boots along with Easyboot Trail models for customers looking for removable riding-boot options.

Hoof measurements should be taken according to the individual manufacturer's sizing instructions, preferably following a recent trim, because fit requirements vary between boot designs.

Therapeutic & Hoof Treatment Boots

Treatment and therapeutic hoof boots serve a different purpose than riding boots. These products are designed for applications such as hoof protection, soaking, poulticing, bandaging, support, or temporary therapeutic use depending on the individual boot.

The Davis Protect O Boot is designed for applications including soaking and poulticing, while the Easyboot Cloud is a dedicated therapeutic hoof boot. EasyCare specifically states that the Easyboot Cloud is not intended for riding.

Because treatment boots differ in construction and intended use, customers should follow the manufacturer's sizing and application instructions rather than assuming a riding boot and a therapy boot are interchangeable.

Polyurethane, Rubber & Specialty Horseshoes

Specialty shoe materials can provide characteristics that differ from conventional steel or aluminum. Well-Shod carries polymer, polyurethane, rubber-covered, composite, and multi-material horseshoes for farriers comparing alternative shoeing options.

Examples include Coxton Poly shoes, Equithotics Sneakers, Ollov rubber horseshoes, Triple-R shoes, Kawell copper-alloy horseshoes, and other specialty designs.

The Equithotics Sneaker, for example, combines an aluminum horseshoe with a polyurethane outer material, while other products in the department use very different construction methods and should be evaluated according to their individual manufacturer specifications.

Choosing the Right Specialty Horseshoe or Hoof Boot

There is no single specialty shoe or hoof boot that is appropriate for every horse. Farriers may need to consider hoof condition, hoof-wall quality, required support, shoe flexibility, attachment method, intended activity, ground surface, sizing, adhesive compatibility, and whether the product is intended for riding, therapeutic work, or another specialized application.

Product instructions are especially important with glue-on, composite, foal, and therapeutic systems because preparation and application methods can vary considerably from one manufacturer to another.