The creators say the shoes allow for greater hoof movement than steel shoes, which are supposed to be better for the horse. Produced by Leon Siciliano More from Tech A triangle pointing right ...

1 of 10 Hoof capsule A technical term for the hoof. The hoof capsule shown here (with shoe attached) belongs to a horse named Tonto.

Your farrier will be able to advise what sort of hoof ointment will suit your horse best. Check that all shoes are still in the correct place, aren’t loose or overly worn, and that the clenches ...