About Polymer Shoes

In general, polymer shoes have several advantages over the metallic shoes used during the last couple of hundred years. They are much lighter in weight which places less stress on the equine skeleton and musculature. While rigid enough to protect the hoof, polymer shoes are more like the hoof wall in composition and flex with the hoof allowing a more natural movement which is comparable to that of the natural unshod hoof. They also provide greater traction in virtually all applications than conventional materials.

 EPONA SHOES

Unlike traditional shoes, the Epona supports the frog, absorbs shock better than metal shoes, and allows the hoof to flex. The toe area can be beveled as needed and will even adjust during wear. Epona shoes are designed to be glued to reduce nail damage, although nails can still be used.  Since Epona shoes are much lighter than conventional metal shoes, the horse is able to move in a more natural fashion. 



EASYWALKER SHOES

The Easywalker polymer material closely resembles and mimics the hoof wall and absorbs impact and vibration. The forces at work on a horse’s system at different gaits can be immense. Easywalker shoes weight one third that of conventional steel shoes. German TUV, an independent testing company, has stated that the durability of the Easywalker polymer materials is the highest in the synthetic horseshoe industry. Recent research has shown that the palmar region of the hoof can move as much an a full inch in rough terrain or tight turns. Easywalker shoes move and flex with this movement. Easywalker… the sportshoe for horses.