Please find the basic knowledge about Duplo Horseshoes in our FAQ here: FAQ << Duplo Composite Horseshoes >>
All necessary information to choose the right size and shape of Duplos can be found here: Sizes and Shapes of the Duplo Horseshoe
During the shoeing process (both nailed and glued), the horseshoe is perfectly adjusted to the hoof. However, during the following weeks, the hoof continues growing – and at the end of the shoeing period, the horseshoe doesn't fit as perfectly as before. As it were, the hoof grows over the horseshoe. In that situation, the disadvantage of a glue-on horseshoe is that the tractive forces that act on the horseshoe increase a lot.
If the strain on the glue-on horseshoe is too big, the welding seam or the glue-on connection may yield. If they don't, either the glue-on tab or the synthetic material of the Duplo Horseshoe around the knob inlay will tear. In that case, the Duplo Horseshoe cannot be reused for another shoeing period. In order to improve the durability of the Duplo Horseshoe in this situation, the "Nailless" model is produced without knob inlay and therefore this weak point of the glue-on horseshoe is reduced.
Even if there is no visible knob inlay, the Duplo Nailless has a certain knob profile because it is produced with the same injection molding tool as the regular un-clipped Duplo Horseshoe. The knobs have to be removed in order to achieve form closure, even if they aren't as solid as the knobs of a knob inlay.
By the way: The Duplo Nailless is also suitable for the combination with Duplo Cast Hooks!
Please note: Don't use the Duplo Nailless as a nailed hoof protection because the softer knobs won't protect it against twisting out of position on the hoof.
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