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Sizing, application and condition guides written by Derek Poupard CJF DipWCF. Plain English, no guesswork.

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Guides

How to measure, which pad, how to glue. Step by step, with photos from the fit films.

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7 conditions

Conditions

Laminitis, navicular, thin soles, low heels and more, each matched to a product.

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Real horses

Case studies

Documented recoveries with the dates, products and farrier notes.

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Journal

Derek on technique, wet weather, negative angles and why donkeys are not small horses.

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The three guides almost everyone needs first.

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Sizing Guide

3 min read

How to Size a Squish Pad

The Squish Pad runs small and sizing must be exact. This guide walks through how to measure correctly, which size to choose when you're between sizes, and the most common sizing mistakes.

Squish Pad vs Barefoot Pad: Which Do I Need?

Product Guide

3 min read

Squish Pad vs Barefoot Pad: Which Do I Need?

The Squish Pad is a rehabilitation shoe, not a traditional pad. The Barefoot Protection Pad is for horses transitioning out of shoes or needing sole protection on hard ground. Understanding the difference means choosing the right product first time.

How-To Guide

3 min read

How to Prep a Hoof for Gluing

Correct hoof preparation is the most important step in a successful glue-on application. This guide covers the dry, clean, purge method and the most common mistakes that cause bonds to fail.