NBS HippoBlue "Ice Blue" Glue-on Horseshoe: Targeted Relief for the Toe Area The handcrafted NBS HippoBlue "Ice Blue" glue-on horseshoe was developed by hoof care experts specifically for horses that require noticeable relief in the front toe area and improved breakover. Thanks to the specialized NBS (Natural Balance) design, the toe area remains "floating" (unsupported), while the rest of the hoof receives optimal support from the elastic, highly abrasion-resistant synthetic material. Benefits of the NBS HippoBlue "Ice Blue" • Floating toe area: Relieves the front hoof wall, the tip of the toe, and the deep digital flexor tendon, while facilitating easier breakover—ideal for therapeutic rehabilitation, navicular syndrome, long-toe issues, or as a gentle option for horses with laminitis. • Elastic, highly abrasion-resistant synthetic material: The "Ice Blue" version is slightly softer than the white "medical" model; it provides excellent shock absorption and offers reliable, long-lasting grip on a wide variety of surfaces. • A true nail-free alternative to traditional horseshoes: No hammering, no nailing, and no additional nail holes in weakened hoof walls. • Individually handcrafted in our workshop: Each horseshoe is carefully made by hand upon receipt of your order. Versatile application: Can be used as a glue-on shoe (with adhesive tabs) or nailed on. • As a glue-on shoe: The NBS HippoBlue "Ice Blue" can be permanently bonded to the hoof wall—without the use of any nails—by using a heat gun to weld on original THH adhesive tabs, rbCarbon adhesive collars, or Wolf Busch adhesive tabs. • Also suitable for traditional nailing: If preferred, the horseshoe can also be applied by a farrier using traditional nails. Important ordering information & scope of delivery • Scope of delivery: 1 NBS HippoBlue glue-on horseshoe (“ice blue”) in your selected size (please order 2 units for a pair). • Custom-made (not a stock item): Please note that these horseshoes are not kept in stock; they are individually handcrafted in our workshop only after payment has been received (ready for dispatch in approx. 5–14 days). As these are custom-made items, they are excluded from exchange or return. • Workshop service based on a hoof sketch: Would you like your NBS horseshoe trimmed to fit your specific hoof sketch and fitted with THH glue-on tabs? Simply use our service available under the “Glue-on horseshoe trimming & welding” category!
