This is done on an anvil or stalljack using a standard shaping hammer with rounded edges. Avoid the sharp edges of the anvil or stalljack as this can damage the polyurethane.

When the GLU shoe is shaped to fit, ALL the tabs MUST lie flat against the hoof wall. If any are standing away from the wall at the top, the shoe at that point is probably too tight and will need relieving. Alternatively this may be caused by a flare, in which case rasp it off and sand off the rasp marks as in 4 above.

When the shoe is finally shaped. check that it is level. To level the shoe place it on the face of the anvil and then with controlled hammer strokes hit it over the tabs. This will not damage the tabs as they will instantly return to their original position.

The only problem that can occur is when the hammer face slips and pinches a tab between hammer and anvil. This will weaken or cut through a tab, so control hammer strokes to ensure accurate striking.

Finally check again that the GLU shoe fits the hoof in accordance with section 6 above.

If the heels are TOO LONG they can be cut to length with a hacksaw and redressed with a rasp.

DO NOT use a grinder to shorten heels as the heat built up and transferred through the alu- minium inner plate can damage the shoe.

It is worth taking time to get a good fit as this is one of the main determining factors in maintaining the security of the shoe. Fitted correctly GLU shoes will stay on as well, if not better, than a nailed shoe as there are no nails to work loose and the flexible tabs will absorb impacts which might loosen a conventional shoe.