For GLU shoes to work properly they must be fitted so that the tabs lie flat against the hoof wall. With the hoof weightbearing tap the shoe back so that it is seated tight up against the front of the hoof. At this point it MAY be necessary to seat the toe clip in order to have the front tabs in contact with the hoof. Very little horn needs to be removed as the clip is almost flush with the tabs.

TAKE CARE. If too much horn is removed the clip will not locate firmly and will allow the hoof to move forwards in the shoe.

PEEL the tabs outwards one by one and check the gap between the base of the tab and the hoof wall. SHAPE the shoe so that the base of ALL TABS are against the hoof wall with no gaps.

Any gaps due to a badly fitted GLU shoe or broken horn will allow the shoe to move on the hoof and cause premature failure of the bond.