Horse Relief When Shod with Twin Shoes

When the foot is on the ground, the hoof is wearing the full weight (load) of the horse => the hoof expands.

When the foot is lifted, the hoof is not wearing any load => the hoof contracts.

Shoeing happens when the hoof is lifted, contracted.

When putting the foot down after shoeing, the hoof bears the load and wants to expand but the rigid one-piece shoe does not allow it to expand.

When splitting the shoe, the hoof can expand. Your horse feels the difference with Twin Shoes: relief, no more tension!