Mustad Equi-Librium Aluminium Fronts

Mustad Equi-Librium Aluminium Horseshoes

The performance and design features of the Equi-Librium horseshoe – now approximately 65% lighter in aluminium.

The Mustad Equi-Librium Aluminium brings the renowned Equi-Librium design to a lightweight aluminium construction, providing the same key design principles as the steel version at a significantly reduced weight.

At approximately 65% lighter, the Equi-Librium Aluminium is an excellent option for competition and performance horses where minimising additional weight on the hoof is a priority.

It can also provide farriers with greater flexibility when additional hoof-support materials, such as sole pads or silicone, are required without unnecessarily increasing the overall weight of the hoof package.

Approximately 65% Lighter

The major advantage of the Equi-Librium Aluminium is its dramatic reduction in weight compared with the traditional steel version.

Reducing shoe weight may be particularly desirable for horses where movement, limb loading and overall hoof-package weight are important considerations.

Designed for Competition Horses

The lightweight aluminium construction makes the Equi-Librium particularly suited to competition horses where movement and action are closely evaluated.

This may include horses with pronounced knee action or horses competing in disciplines such as hunter classes, where freedom and quality of movement are important.

Rehabilitation Applications

The reduced weight can also make Equi-Librium Aluminium a useful shoeing option within a farrier and veterinarian-directed rehabilitation program.

It may be considered for:

• Horses returning to work following certain limb injuries
• Horses where reducing distal limb weight is desirable
• Horses sensitive to additional hoof loading
• Horses requiring a carefully managed rehabilitation shoeing program

The appropriate shoe for an injured or rehabilitating horse should always be selected based on the individual horse's condition and veterinary/farrier recommendations.

Ideal with Pads & Silicone

Some horses require additional hoof support through the use of sole pads, packing materials or silicone.

These materials can add weight to the finished hoof package.

Using a lightweight aluminium shoe allows the farrier to incorporate additional support where required while helping limit the total weight added to each foot.

Key Benefits

• Approximately 65% lighter than the steel Equi-Librium
• Retains the key design features of the Equi-Librium range
• Lightweight aluminium construction
• Ideal for competition and performance horses
• Particularly useful where minimising hoof weight is desirable
• Suitable for horses with increased knee action
• Useful for horses judged on quality of movement
• Can be considered within appropriate rehabilitation shoeing programs
• Helps minimise overall weight when using sole pads or silicone
• Provides professional farriers with a lightweight performance shoeing option

Ideal For

• Competition horses
• Hunters and horses judged on movement
• Performance horses with pronounced knee action
• Horses requiring a lightweight shoeing setup
• Horses using sole pads or silicone
• Selected rehabilitation cases under professional guidance
• Horses where additional shoe weight is undesirable

Equi-Librium Performance at a Fraction of the Weight

The Mustad Equi-Librium Aluminium delivers the proven design principles of the Equi-Librium range in a shoe approximately 65% lighter than its steel counterpart – providing a versatile option for competition, performance and specialised shoeing applications.

Shoeing requirements vary considerably between horses. Selection of aluminium shoes, pads, packing materials or rehabilitation shoeing should be undertaken by a qualified farrier and, where injury or lameness is involved, in consultation with a veterinarian.