St.Croix Rapid Halfround horseshoe, bottom side view — St.Croix Rapid Halfround horseshoe, bottom

St.Croix Rapid Halfround horseshoes, hind unclipped and toe clip, hoof side view — St.Croix Rapid Halfround, hind unclipped and toe clip,hoof side

St.Croix Rapid Halfround horseshoes, hind unclipped and toe clip, bottom side view — St.Croix Rapid Halfround, hind unclipped and toe clip, bottom side

St.Croix Rapid Halfround horseshoes, hind unclipped and toe clip, hoof side view — St.Croix Rapid Halfround, hind unclipped and toe clip, hoof side

St.Croix Rapid Halfround horseshoes, details — St.Croix Rapid Halfround, details

St.Croix Forge Rapid Halfround Steel

Oval shape with optimal nail holes

The Rapid line of the St. Croix Forge brand is specifically designed with the trotting horse in mind. St. Croix Forge Rapid Halfround Steel has an optimal oval shape and additional nail holes compared to the traditional shoe.

The oval shape limits the time needed at the anvil. The extra nailholes give more nailing options to the farrier and to allow the use of the shoe as an open toe.

Where to buy?

Where to buy

Product summary

Oval shape, to limit the time needed at the anvil
Additional nail holes to provide the option to use this shoe as an open toe

Less purchase due to halfround shape

Product group

Steel racing

Activity

Harness racing

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