A horseshoe (10) comprising a relatively rigid insert (14) operatively connected to a sole (12), the relatively rigid (14) insert typically being made of metal and being generally U-shaped with a front, central portion and a pair of spaced-apart branches extending from opposite ends of the central portion. The sole (12), in certain embodiments, is overmoulded onto the insert (14) and forms a frog for protecting the sole of a hoof and through which loads can be transmitted to a walking surface. The sole (12) comprises central portion having a generally W-shaped lateral cross-section (76) comprising an apex (70) and a valley (74, 76) interposed between the apex (70) and each of the branches. Thus, when a load (82) is applied to the sole (12) of the shoe (10) from above, the apex (70) of the W-cross-sectioned portion (76) of the sole (12) is depressed, and this deflection spreads the sole (12) such that it exerts a radially outward force onto the branches of the metal insert (14), thus widening the shoe (10). This expansion corresponds substantially to the natural expansion of an un-shod hoof under load. The shoe (10) may additionally have a crease (12) comprising a plurality of radially inwardly and radially outwardly displaced notches for positioning nail heads at different radial and circumferential positions. The sole (12) may further comprise a glue/cushioning retaining lip (42).

The present application discloses a horseshoe which intends to correct and to relieve all the horse's tendons and ligaments system.

The horseshoe consists of a rigid plate, completely closed, with an inclination on the front part, on both sides and the rear part, with undulating form equivalent to the shape of a banana in contact with the ground as it has at least four leaning points plus the central point.

This solution can thus be used for leisure and sport purposes.

The present application discloses a horseshoe which intends to correct and to relieve all the horse's tendons and ligaments system.

The horseshoe consists of a rigid plate, completely closed, with an inclination on the front part, on both sides and the rear part, with undulating form equivalent to the shape of a banana in contact with the ground as it has at least four leaning points plus the central point.

This solution can thus be used for leisure and sport purposes.

A horseshoe for attaching a non-metallic horseshoe to a horse's hoof using an adhesive is described. In one example, the horseshoe includes a first layer composed of an elastomeric material, which forms a body of the horseshoe. The first layer may extend longitudinally from a ground-facing surface of the horseshoe to a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. A second layer is embedded at least partially in and on the first layer. The second layer forms at least a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. The second layer may include an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material, and/or an aluminum powder. Also described is a method of making the elastomeric horseshoe.

A horseshoe for attaching a non-metallic horseshoe to a horse's hoof using an adhesive is described. In one example, the horseshoe includes a first layer composed of an elastomeric material, which forms a body of the horseshoe. The first layer may extend longitudinally from a ground-facing surface of the horseshoe to a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. A second layer is embedded at least partially in and on the first layer. The second layer forms at least a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. The second layer may include an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material, and/or an aluminum powder. Also described is a method of making the elastomeric horseshoe.

A horseshoe for attaching to a horse's hoof using an adhesive, such as glue. In one example, the horseshoe includes an elastomeric body containing a wear material, which improves wear and traction performance of elastomeric shoes. In another example, the elastomeric material may include radiopaque materials to improve visibility of the shoe when x-rays are taken of a horse's hoof or leg. In some aspects, the radiopaque material may be blended with the wear material. Or if the radiopaque material exhibits abrasive/gritty qualities, the radiopaque material may also serve as the wear material.

A horseshoe for attaching to a horse's hoof using an adhesive, such as glue. In one example, the horseshoe includes an elastomeric body containing a wear material, which improves wear and traction performance of elastomeric shoes. In another example, the elastomeric material may include radiopaque materials to improve visibility of the shoe when x-rays are taken of a horse's hoof or leg. In some aspects, the radiopaque material may be blended with the wear material. Or if the radiopaque material exhibits abrasive/gritty qualities, the radiopaque material may also serve as the wear material.

The present disclosure relates to a hoof boot including at least the following components: a base plate, at least two side parts, and at least one heel strap. Known hoof boots are assembled from standardized components, given that a good fit can only be achieved via strong and potentially painful tightening or a complex method when putting on the hoof boot. To solve this problem, at least one of the components is produced by an additive manufacturing method, by which a precise fit of the hoof boot is enabled. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for producing such a hoof boot and its use.

The present disclosure relates to a hoof boot including at least the following components: a base plate, at least two side parts, and at least one heel strap. Known hoof boots are assembled from standardized components, given that a good fit can only be achieved via strong and potentially painful tightening or a complex method when putting on the hoof boot. To solve this problem, at least one of the components is produced by an additive manufacturing method, by which a precise fit of the hoof boot is enabled. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for producing such a hoof boot and its use.

The present invention relates to a horseshoe assembly including a horseshoe, a fastening mechanism and a flowable shock absorber, the horseshoe defining at least one channel on a hoof engaging face of the horseshoe and at least one injection port on the ground engaging face of the horseshoe, and a method of using the horseshoe assembly.