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QH Double S
QH Double S

Flat Western Horseshoes

Flat Western horseshoes are specialized fittings designed to ensure the well-being, health, and performance of horses during rodeos and Western riding competitions. In the interest of your animals’ welfare, ET Hoofcare has selected the best brands for Western horseshoes, including the Italian brand Double S, renowned for its reliability and adaptability.

The demands of the Western discipline

Western riding encompasses several demanding disciplines that require quick movements, abrupt stops, tight turns, and perfect control of the animal. These disciplines include:

  • Barrel Racing: This timed race around barrels tests the horse’s speed and agility.

  • Cutting: The horse must separate a calf from the herd and prevent it from returning, requiring great precision and speed.

  • Reining: A riding discipline that includes demanding maneuvers such as sliding stops and fast spins.

  • Other disciplines, such as Working Cow Horse, Roping, or Trail, also pose specific challenges regarding traction, stability, and hoof protection.

A specific horseshoe for each discipline

Injury prevention, comfort, horse health — each discipline has unique requirements in terms of movement, terrain, and workload.

That’s why customizable horseshoes offer better grip, stability, and protection, ensuring confident and safe performance.

Flat Western horseshoes

Flat Western horseshoes provide a broad and stable contact surface with the ground to ensure even weight distribution across the hoof. The front legs bear about 60% of the horse’s weight, so the front Western horseshoe is specifically designed to maximize traction and create greater stability through shock absorption.

Compared to simple or sliding horseshoes, flat shoes offer better impact protection and a more balanced distribution of forces, reducing stress on the horse’s legs.

  • Maximum stability: Reduces the risk of slipping and provides reliable hoof grip.

  • Improved comfort: Less vibration and muscle fatigue.

  • Durability: Made of steel for enhanced strength.

QH Double S horseshoes: specific fittings for customizable performance

The durable structure and flat surface of QH Double S horseshoes ensure top-tier Western performance. Their design helps minimize injury risks — less slipping and joint or tendon strain — to protect the horse’s health. Whether your horse competes in Barrel Racing, Cutting, or other Western disciplines, the Flat Western Double S horseshoes perfectly adapt to the demands of these activities.