Meet the future of hoof care

Derek Poupard, a horse shoeing expert with 40 years of experience across 4 continents, has combined 3D technology with an age-old tradition to revolutionize horseshoeing.

3D HoofCare and its brand partners continue to evolve the future of horse shoeing, with new products inspired by horses themselves.

Join us on our journey towards your horse's happiness.

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Meet the future of hoof care

Using 40 years of experience shoeing horses in 4 continents around the world at the highest level, Derek Poupard has combined new 3D technology with an age old tradition to bring horseshoeing into a new age.

By spreading the load across the entire hoof, there is now undeniable evidence that it greatly benefits the horse's well-being, soundness, and performance. 3D HoofCare and its brand partners are constantly designing and manufacturing new products that continue to evolve the future of horse shoeing. These products have been inspired by horses themselves, ensuring their comfort and continued performance.

We invite you to join us on our journey towards your horse's happiness.

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Improving Hoof Health for Optimal Equine Performance

3D HoofCare is dedicated to both improving the quality of equine hooves and helping the equine athlete maximize it's performance that can sometimes be lost due to heel pain associated with peripheral load shoeing without frog support to share the load.

Using the horses natural bare foot as our reference point, 3D HoofCare is constantly looking at ways to maintain a healthy hoof using the very best trimming protocols, in unison with modern materials and techniques, innovated hoof pads and traditional horseshoes. These new products have proven to eliminate heel pain associated with traditional shoeing methods.

3D HoofCare has a range of products that extensive thought and effort has been invested into that can help both hoof care professionals around the world and the amazing horses they work on maintain a soundness and competitiveness edge through proven products and techniques

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Meet the farrier who started it all

Derek Poupard is the owner and inventor of 3D HoofCare and HoofCast. Having spent most of his career ambitiously trying to improve the quality of a horse's hoof, his latest efforts have shown positive results in a very short time frame.  

Derek started a barefoot program in Dubai on racehorses with compromised feet. The results and performance of this program was astounding with horses in this program going on to win multiple Derby’s, Breeders Cups and Classic Grade 1 races including Horse of the Year in 2021.

Through the use of learning and incorporating the latest technologies of CAD designing and then 3D printing prototypes to perfect and create the line of 3D HoofCare pads we see today, the goal was to emulate the horse hoof in its natural state of being barefoot.

With the use of his products, horses around the world are able to reach their full potential in a way that's never been seen before.

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Derek Poupard holding up an EasyShoe next to horse

Derek Poupard preparing to apply a 3D pad to a horse's hoof.

Derek Poupard standing next to a horse that recently had a 3D pad and horseshoe applied.

Derek Poupard standing next to two Godolphin trainers.

Derek Poupard standing next to a racehorse that won a race while wearing a 3D pad.

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Years Experience

30,000+

Horses Shod

40+

Seminars Presented

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Proven and tested all around the world

Farriers with extensive experience from around the world have had the privilege of witnessing the exceptional results of our products.

Here are some examples where our products have played a crucial role in nursing horses back to health and restoring them to their former glory, even in critical conditions.

Customer's horse wearing the Ed Eclipse pad.

Customer's horse wearing the Pink Universal Half Mesh pad.

Customer's horse wearing the Universal Half Mesh pad.

Customer's horse wearing the EasyShoe horseshoe.

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I would like to express my gratitude to Derek Poupard, the creator of the 3D HoofCare pad and shoe, for assisting my horse with navicular and persistent lameness in the right foot. Derek worked in conjunction with my farrier, Eric Abramson, to ensure that the job was completed to the highest standard.

Sandy Wood

Horse Owner

It's possible that you don't recall assisting me with acquiring half mesh pads for my horses, but I wanted to express my gratitude nonetheless. It took some time, but I am delighted with the improvement in my horses' hooves. Thank you so much.

Alison Osborne

Equestrian Trainer

Paul has just put the wedges on Charlie that you made for us. We should have taken before and after videos because he's already so much happier. Before, he was very cautious when walking on the yard and had been noticeably limping on both front legs for the past few days. However, as soon as he was fitted with the new shoes, he stood straight up and started walking with purpose!

Margaret

Equestrian Trainer

I recently acquired the most current edition of the 3D printed half mesh pads that come with a 3 degree wedge. They have been incredibly beneficial for my horse who had previously suffered a broken back, HPA, and low heels. This is the third time I've used them, and I am thrilled with the results. I am grateful to Derek Poupard for introducing this innovative method of aiding race horses.

Ashley Berry

Equestrian Trainer

In just 6 weeks, the pads have already made a significant difference. The growth in her heel is noticeable, and her alignment has remained stable during the cycle. Previously, her heels were crushed and her toe would excessively lengthen.

Jaime Hammond

Equestrian Trainer

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