WHY PLASTIC HORSESHOES?
- SHOCK ABSORBING - Hit a steel and a plastic shoe with a hammer and feel the difference
- FLEXIBILITY - Allow more natural hoof capsule movement
- WEIGHT - ±50% of steel shoe
- WALL & SOLE SUPPORT - Wider branch width
- THERAPEUTIC - Minimize orthopedic injuries, reduce suffering from arthritis & joint diseases
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Synthetic materials have been a leading factor in the improving performances of today’s sport world. The use of different grades of polymer composites helps with increasing performance levels and decreasing risk of injuries.
- Performance criteria are provided by the shock absorbency components integrated into Mustang Plastic Shoes.
- Different compositions were lab tested for their performance in stress responses, elastic recovery, durability and creep resistance.
- The final product has been blended and adjusted to provide the right amount of give for optimal performance, wear & tear, dimensional stability and energy absorption properties of the Mustang Plastic Shoes.
| SHOCK ABSORPTION | Mustang Plastic Shoe | 90% |
| Barefoot | 85% |
| Steel/Rim Pad | 30% |
| Steel Shoe | 20% |
RESEARCH: UTRECHT UNIVERSITY
“The results in a study carried out proves that
plastic horseshoes have positive effects on the
horse’s locomotor apparatus. The polyurethane
horse shoes reduced shocks and vibrations
during testing. Polyurethane horse shoes can be
used to great advantage when dealing with
pathologic diseases.” - University of Utrecht,
Netherlands,2005