Proper hoof care is of the utmost importance to horse owners. When a horse is properly shod, he travels a fashion where his feet hit the ground level. This action distributes thousands of pounds of concussive force uniformly through the feet and up the columns of the leg bones. In improperly shod, the horse lands in a fasion that is less than level, causing stress in certain areas of the feet and limbs. Proper absorption of shock leads to the long term soundness of the horse and also makes him more comfortable in his way of going. This ultimately improves the performance of the horse.

For more information see the publication: Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques by Don Sustaire, Doug Householder and Cathy Schwab