The Mustad Continental is a high performance shoe developed specially for European sport horses.
The inside edge on the ground surface has a concave section for improved traction and lightness. This also assists in reducing the build up of mud around the shoe.

The crease runs through the toe and ends just after the last nail hole leaving flat heels for improved support and a provision for stud holes. The design of the crease again helps traction and lightens the shoe without compromising strength.

Both front and hind Continental shoes are manufactured with a specific left and right shape. Although the design appears symmetrical the outside branch is slightly longer with the nail holes punched a fraction coarser for optimum nailing on and fitting.

Shoe sizes 2 and larger have 5 nail holes on each branch allowing the farrier a better choice for nail placement.
Clips are the same flush type as found on Mustad LB shoes and on the hoof side there is a sole relief to avoid possible problems caused by pressure on the sole.
 
CONTINENTAL FRONT   CONTINENTAL HIND
Ground Hoof   Ground Hoof
 
Toe clips   Side clips
Side view Side view
Top view Top view

 
SHOE SIZES

 

 
size
section (mm)
 
 
00
21.5 x 7.5
 
 
0
22 x 7.5
 
 
1
22.5 x 8
 
 
2
23 x 8.5
 
 
3
23.5 x 8.5
 
 
4
24 x 9