What is the hoof mechanism in horses?

Finding the right hoof boot

Hoof boots are temporary hoof protection systems for horses. Their quality is not defined by material or workmanship alone, but...

Horse Coat Change

The horse's coat change is not triggered by temperature, but by the length of daylight, regulated by the pineal gland...

What is a Klebebeschlag (glue-on shoe)?

Wedges in the Klebebeschlag

Spikes and studs on glue-on shoes

Clips (caps) for glue-on shoes

Rehab Base Plate in Use

Carrier plate (Trägerplatte) in application

Does my horse need hoof protection – and if so, which one?

White Line Disease/Fungal Infections

Inflammation of the hoof dermis - "Pododermatitis"

Navicular syndrome: everything you should know

Knowledge about ossification of the lateral cartilages (sidebone)

Klebebeschlag for arthrosis, suspensory ligament injury etc.

Club foot – the congenital, acquired and false club foot

Keratoma - understanding a rare, under-researched disease of the horse's hoof

Pastern Dermatitis (Mauke) - Causes, Stages and Treatment

Identifying and treating contracted hooves

Hoof Abscess and Hoof Ulcer

A hoof abscess is a purulent inflammation of the corium of the hoof. It is one of the most common...

Laminitis in Horses – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Anatomy of the Horse Hoof

Feeding for Healthy Hooves!

Is Alternative Hoof Protection Allowed at Competitions?

Adhesives for Glue-On Shoes – Differences and Characteristics

Proper Hoof Care

Hoof Health in Spring

Hoof Cancer: Early Detection and Proper Treatment

Thrush in Horses

Hoof Health in Winter

Healthy Hooves Through Autumn

Brittle Hooves: Causes and Proper Care

What Makes Good Hoof Protection?

Step by step to perfectly fitting Hufschuhe

A stablemate made me aware of the Goodsmith Hufschuhe. After easy assembly thanks to the video instructions, they now convince...

138 km field test in the Black Forest for the Goodsmith Klebebeschläge

„138 km field test in the Black Forest – and the Goodsmith went the distance. I am totally satisfied with...

Experience report from a hoof orthopaedist

I look after many horses as a hoof orthopaedist – Goodsmith is for me the first choice: individually adjustable, robust...

Unrestricted in driving sport thanks to Goodsmith

"With the new grey straps, the Goodsmith last even longer for us than iron shoes"

From Nailing to Gluing

"First Ufa was glued with Goodsmith, and then Magic in January."

Flexible, durable and perfect for demanding hooves

"A great boot for demanding hooves that do not fit into the standard pattern of common hoof boots."

Finally a suitable solution!

A Hufschuh that fits perfectly.

"The custom boot looks exceptionally high-quality and simply fits perfectly. Putting it on and taking it off are pleasantly easy."

Out in the terrain with 4 Hufschuhe

"Since we also like to go on the oval track and the ground is quite hard in summer, we have...

Surefootedness off-road with the Goodsmith

"I am totally enthusiastic – great gear, your Goodsmith!"

From a chronic hoof problem to a solution: where Goodsmith hoof protection makes the difference

"After a few days of getting used to it, my boys are running great again and are putting the glue-on...

Goodsmith Grows with Its Testers – A Comprehensive Report from A to Z

"Especially as a rehab shoe, the GS therefore becomes a great alternative for my clients. I will definitely add the...

Goodsmith with barefoot intervals

"We will alternate the gluing with barefoot intervals - Great that this alternative is on the market!"

The Goodsmith Klebebeschlag in case of arthrosis

"My best experiences are with the durability. The glue-on lasts an enormously long time, even under the conditions in the...

Goodsmith - The Solution for Eventing Riders

Until now no hoof protection has survived!

Getting started with Klebebeschlag

"My farrier and I are both very positively surprised. The first "shoeing" lasted 8 weeks without any problems, as did...

Broken-out hooves recover with Goodsmith

"Our Noriker mare walks perfectly on both hard and soft ground. Absolutely surefooted, better than with the irons. The glue-ons...

Klebebeschlag in rocky terrain

"A great system which also works for heavy horses."

Goodsmith in self-application

"Before gluing, my gelding moved very sensitively, the gait improved immediately with the Goodsmith. After 1-2 days he was running...

My Mare's Feedback Was Clear

"My mare's immediate feedback after the application was clear: she most preferred to set off trotting straight away in the...

Good Durability - Even with Large Hooves

"I think we have now demonstrated that Goodsmith's materials can offer a very suitable solution to this particular challenge as...

Full Range of Motion with Goodsmith

"I was fascinated by how much the hoof had recovered in this time and how a sole arch had built...

Walking more pain-free – thanks to Goodsmith!

"Even during the first glue-on application on the hind hooves there was a clear difference. He chewed and could suddenly...

Goodsmith Adapts Perfectly

"The application also works super, and I can adapt the plates one hundred percent to the special hoof shape. Thanks...

Goodsmith in action at the log skidding course

"It seems to be a practical and, above all, flexible alternative to iron shoeing."

The Goodsmiths Saved My Horse!

"The Goodsmiths saved my horse! The inflammation subsided, leaving the bone completely intact, and after 1.5 years of drama, the...

Glued Hoof Protection – An Article from "Distanz aktuell" Magazine by Annkathrin Halank

Switching from Horseshoes to Goodsmith

" Overall, I found the switch to a very successful decision. I would switch my horse again at any time....

Goodsmith Convinces with Innovation & Durability

"Thanks for this innovative product—finally, something sensible is happening in the area of hardware, and there are truly great alternatives...

Goodsmith for Club Foot

"Luckily, we came across Goodsmith! We're extremely satisfied. Since he's had the glue-on shoes on, he's been walking much better....

Rehab Shoeing – Full Speed with Goodsmith!

"After 5 minutes of shoeing, Jedi was pain-free and in a good mood. He couldn't wait to join his friends...

4 Hooves Equipped with Goodsmith

" From the very first minute, my horse has been running much more loosely with the Goodsmith plates and can...

Case Study: Wedges – A Report by Christian Eckersperger

"We received an inquiry from Tyrolean farrier Christian Eckersperger for wedges suitable for the Goodsmith tack."

Goodsmith on the Extreme Trail at Gut Hammerberg

"Thanks to its flexibility, the horse's musculoskeletal system can adapt to the difficult ground when the hoof strikes, protecting joints,...

Freuden Buckler – Treating Laminitis with Goodsmith

" It got better every day. He was running again, he was doing silly things again, he was bucking for...

Arabian Mare with Glue-On Shoes

"I'm very excited about the glue-on shoeing. My mare runs better and more confidently immediately after the glue-on."

Successful Goodsmith Premiere

"My blacksmith had a first with this shoe and was surprised at how well it worked."

"I am absolutely thrilled, for me and my horse it is a Goodsmith miracle"

"Immediately after gluing, Cesi started walking and within one single day he started walking on all surfaces, he doesn't have...

Synthetic Shoeing in Mud

"My PRE has been in an active stable in East Frisia for a year. It's in an area where peat...

Laminitis Therapy with Goodsmith

"Then in autumn 2020 came the shock – laminitis..."

Goodsmith with Soulessa

"For us, the Goodsmiths are a great asset. They help Khayman to get loose, good walking behavior again without negatively...

From Horseshoes to Glue-On Shoes

"I'm a Hprocessor myself and have tried different adhesive systems and for me the Goodsmith tabs are the most comfortable...

Glue-On Shoes in Front of the Carriage?

"We came across the Goodsmiths through our blacksmith Ulrich Klaus. The horse affected, a Haflinger gelding, had worn a shoe...

Never Horseshoes Again!

"My trotter mare, who suffered a tear due to incorrect trimming, also had strong hooves with a stunted frog."

Glue-On Shoes in Eventing

"My horse gets along great with the Goodsmith. I use them in international eventing."

Glue-On Shoes in the Noriker Test

"Our conclusion with Lancelot is clear: not only that he's been running great with it for months, but the Goodsmiths...

Alternative to Horseshoes

"For me, the goodies are the best alternative to irons that I have been able to test to date."