Why a Glue-on horseshoe Made of Pure Plastic?
Updated on 10/13/2026
In short
Because a flexible plastic glue-on horseshoe allows the hoof to deform in a way closer to barefoot than a rigid system and dampens load peaks. On top of that comes the nail-free attachment, so the hoof wall is not pierced by nails.
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Because the material has a direct influence on how the hoof can work under load.
The hoof deforms with every step. A flexible plastic glue-on horseshoe allows this movement to happen closer to barefoot conditions than a rigid system. It protects against wear without unnecessarily restricting the natural hoof mechanism.
Plastic also has a cushioning effect. Load peaks occur when the hoof lands. An elastic material can absorb and transfer these forces in a more controlled way than a rigid structure.
There is also the nail-free attachment. The hoof wall is not penetrated by nails, and the natural structure of the hoof capsule is preserved – even with long-term use.
For us, plastic is therefore a functional choice: hoof protection that is more movement-friendly, adaptable, and nail-free, as a modern standard.
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