What Makes Horse-Mocs So Special?

The horses in my life and I have tried to work with metal shoes for over 30 years. They did terrible damage to their feet. When we moved to Washington State the damage got worse. My horses suffered stone bruises and abscesses. When my horse threw a shoe, it damaged the hoof wall. I wasn't willing to confine my horses to a stall and searched for a solution. The boots I tried didn't work. Why didn't they work?

Well...

		They came off.
		They twisted around.
		They quickly rubbed the skin raw.
		They let gravel and debris in next to the skin and sole.
		They were a pain to lace up, buckle up, strap up, and duct tape up.
		They used metal prongs that dug into the hoof surface.
		They used wire or cable attachments that restricted the horse's natural hoof mechanism.
		I couldn't get them in different sizes for my horse's irregular hooves.
		They were expensive.
		They were difficult to do fittings.

That's when I decided to design my own horse boots - something that would eliminate all of the problems I'd encountered. I built shoes and tested many materials before I was satisfied. The ultimate result was Horse-Mocs slip-on horse boots.

Follow the links at the left to learn how Horse-Mocs can help you and your horse ride in comfort without metal shoes.