Fixing the soles

There is an anti-slip coating on the bottom of the sole. Its composition based on tungsten carbide and on diamond protects the aluminium alloy surface and increase between two shoeings/trimmings (4 to 6 weeks) thereby reducing the cost. This anti-slip coating enables the horse to achieve effective grip with the sole on any type of ground and reduces the risk of injury.

The quality of the stride is influenced by the geometry of the coating and by the quality of the fitting of the sole. The materials used have been researched to allow the sole to be fitted easily and precisely at the time of shoeing. This also allows the trainer to decide at the last minute what type of shoeing to use depending on the expected conditions of the track.

The farrier fixes the sole to the hoof in the traditional manner by nailing. Flat-headed nails are provided with the sole. A specific training session can be organised at the farrier school

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At the moment of shoeing, the free positioning of the nails avoids repeated damage to the hoof, thus increasing the periods of availability of the horse for training and racing. The nailing of the sole guarantees it will hold during the race, and if necessary for several weeks afterwards.