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The idea behind Slypner Horseshoes is quite simple: a stainless steel base shoe anchors a replaceable urethane wearing sole to the hoof. If you've ever worn sneakers or athletic shoes, you already know some of the advantages Slypner Horseshoes can offer. A flexible wearing sole provides better traction and reduces impact shock - the force generated when your horse's hoof strikes the ground. A flexible, interchangeable wearing sole offers you a unique advantage: you can change soles yourself, in between hoof trimmings, in response to training needs or changing weather conditions.
The interchangeable wearing sole is an essential part of what makes Slypner Athletic Horseshoes so unique. The wearing sole is physically flexible, obviously, but it also offers you, the rider or trainer, more flexibility in attending to your horse's shoeing needs. With Slypners you can choose a wearing sole with a specific tread pattern. For example, our 2 inch caulks or 2 inch caulk with carbide studs for demanding terrain or as a great alternative to traditional borium shoes. Keep several sets of wearing soles with different tread configurations on hand. If terrain or weather conditions change, you can change the wearing soles yourself - without waiting for the farrier.
To Attach A Wearing Sole To The Base Shoe:
Starting with a clean base shoe is essential for attaching a new wearing sole. Clean the base shoe and wearing sole with water and a nail if necessary.
Fit the stainless steel catch at the toe of the wearing sole onto the toe coupling on the base shoe.
Slide the heel tabs of the wearing sole one at a time into the locking heel slots on the base shoe.
Let the horse stand on the shoe to press the nail heads into the locking sockets on the wearing sole.
Inspect the shoe. The wearing sole should fit snuggly to the base shoe. If you see a gap, let the horse walk on a hard surface for a few minutes to close the gap.
Shoeing:
Applying Slypners is easy for your farrier once he or she has familiarized themselves with the information in our Farrier Application guide and video which is sent to you with your initial order.
Your Farrier should:
Check that the base shoe is the proper size for your horse.
Cold shape the base shoe if necessary.
Nail the base shoe to the trimmed hoof using only the Slypner Nails.
Finish and block as usual.
You or your farrier will:
Apply the wearing sole.
Let your horse step on the shoe. Your horse's weight will lock the wearing sole into the base shoe.
See the For the Farrier section for more details
**** Wait! Of course you are eager to let your horse try out the Slypners, but since our horseshoes give your horse a whole new feeling, we hope you will give him or her a little time to get used to them. Please do not work your horse right away. Let your horse walk around and experience Slypners for a day or two. ****
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To Remove A Wearing Sole From The Base Shoe:
Use the Slypner removal tool (or a pair of nippers or pull-offs) to pull the heels of the flexible wearing soles out of the heel locking slots on the base shoes.
Apply the tool about halfway up the heel branch of the wearing sole so it is clear of the heel locking mechanism. Pull up and forward, toward the horse�s toe.
Once both heels are free, pull the wearing sole firmly up and away to disengage the toe locking coupling.
Wear On the Wearing Sole:
Wearing soles generally last for one or two shoeing periods. Check them periodically, and use the following guidelines to decide whether they need to be replaced.
***Note: The steel toe plate will become visible on the wearing sole after just a day or two. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the product.***
Wear On the Wearing Sole:
Steel toe plate is worn away or polyurethane next to the toe plate is worn away excessively.
Wearing sole is severely torn or cut
Nail ports are "bubbling" through bottom of the sole
Heel tabs are torn
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Since your horse's hooves will continue to grow normally while using Slypner Athletic Horseshoes, your farrier should remove the wearing sole and base shoes at standard intervals to trim the hoof. Many times, your farrier will be able to reset the same base shoe for a second or even a third shoeing period.
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