How jogging shoes promote hoof health

How jogging shoes promote hoof health

Having a horse barefoot allows the hooves to work as nature intended, but nature did not intend for us to ride them and use them in sport at the same time. This is where our jogging shoes come in. The shoes not only allow the hoof to work as nature intended by not impeding the biomechanical functioning, but also to stay protected and function when in a more unnatural situation.

Our jogging shoes allow the hoof to work with the sole inside the shoe, to safeguard natural hoof movement, balance, stability, cushioning, blood flow, and to promote a more consistent surface contact and rollover motion.

The hoof is in constant contact with the specially designed sole inside the shoe, and sinks into the sole for cushioning and sideways/forward movement. The constant contact promotes blood flow, and the cushioning takes away a lot of shock on the tendons and ligaments when the horse’s legs are put under pressure.

The sole is flexible and elastic and adapts between the hoof and surface, so if the horse steps on a rock, there will be a lot less lateral twisting throughout the leg. The grip is flexible and customized to ensure traction. Sinking into the sole will enable the horse to feel the ground and utilize the entire hoof area, while the flexible grip provides increased safety for both the horse and the rider.

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When the horse is wearing jogging shoes the frog and entire area under the hoof is in contact with the ground which equals natural blood flow. Because the entire hoof area is in use it reduces both pressure and loads on hoof and leg, which again promotes natural bio-mechanics and prevents strain injury.

The jogging shoes not only allows the hoof to sink into and adapt to the sole for cushioning, but also for the hoof to be able to move both sideways and forward inside the shoe. The sole is flexible and elastic and adapts between the hoof and surface. Sinking into the sole and flexibility will enable the horse to feel the ground and utilize the entire hoof area. Providing Balance, Stability and Cushioning.

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This image shows how the sole adapts to stepping on a rock using a traditional shoe versus a jogging shoe. The jogging shoe adapts to the ground, safeguarding both natural balance, stability, and cushioning, and providing a more consistent surface contact and rollover motion.

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