French manufacturer of plastic horseshoes & hoof pads

Precision,
from standard
to custom-made.

Plastic horseshoes, therapeutic shoes and polyurethane hoof pads, designed and made in France.

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Horses shod / year+2000
Orthopaedic cases / year+400
Shoe models15
Pad models10
Monthly challenge

The three customers who buy the most
in the month win a voucher.

Each month, the ranking is based on paid orders. The top three receive a voucher whose amount depends on their rank, valid for 3 months. Open to all customers except distributors.

  • 1st20 €
  • 2nd15 €
  • 3rd10 €
See the ranking
01 — Our approach

From analysis to product,
one single chain
of precision.

We work alongside the farrier and the vet, from the first look at the hoof to the fitted part.

01

Our expertise to analyse

Alongside the farrier or the vet, we study each hoof to identify the right product.

02

Our production tools

Plastic injection moulding and additive 3D printing for a geometry true to the analysis, reproducible and documented.

03

The right product

A standard part, stocked by the professional for an immediate response. Or a custom-made part, produced on demand within 24 hours, then shipped.

3D printing — shoes and pads, in the workshopSaint-Georges-de-Reneins
02 — Our ranges

From protection
to daily care.

Everything is designed to fit: plastic horseshoes and shoes, hoof pads, and a range of care products to go with them.

Pink Essentia shoe fitted, seen from below01 / 03

Plastic horseshoes and therapeutic shoes

Light, durable, shock-absorbing: a modern alternative to the traditional steel shoe, suited to every conformation.

EssentiaAthenaAthena-AFAltaPulsaCustom-madeOrthopaedics
Pink SF hoof pad fitted under a shoe02 / 03

Hoof pads

Standard, custom-made and orthopaedic. Durable and shock-absorbing, to complement your steel shoeing.

SFSF-AFCustomFullWedgeAF fullAF full wedge
Applying a Hoof Elixir care product to a hoof03 / 03

Hoof care

A complementary range for daily maintenance, designed to go with our horseshoes, pads and shoes.

Hoof ProtectHoof SprayVitaflexBeeflexSilicones
03 — Three ranges

Standard, custom-made,
orthopaedic.

Choose the fit: from the ready-to-fit shoe to the part designed for one specific hoof.

Standard Essentia shoe

Standard shoes and orthopaedics

Accurate in width and length, ready to fit and adjustable at the heels.

Standardised
Heel width, web width, seating
Colours
Black or pink, white (orthopaedics)
Fixing
Nail-on and glue-on
See the models
Preview of the custom-made 3D configurator

Custom-made shoes

Customisable for an optimised fit and precise balance.

Settings
Width, heel width, length, web width, seating
Design
+5 € incl. VAT per part on the first order, refits at the normal price
Colours
Black, white, pink, blue, orange
Fixing
Nail-on and glue-on
3D configurator
Preview of the custom-made orthopaedic configurator

Custom-made orthopaedic shoes

Designed and made for one hoof, fully customisable.

Shoe shape
Full, shaped to the hoof, rolling
Orthopaedics
Squared toe, wedge, frog or heel support, asymmetry, access hatch
Design
+5 € incl. VAT per part on the first order
Configure
04 — Diagnosis

What does
your horse need?

Find the right shoe for its discipline, ground and needs in a few clicks. For any pathological case, the advice of the farrier or the vet remains essential.

Free — less than a minute

01 — Need
02 — Ground
03 — Use
05 — In the field

Fitted,
and moving.

Fittings, training courses and first steps, with the farriers who work with our products.

1° wedge shoesAt the walk
Gluing tutorialPreparation
Pink SF hoof padUnder a shoe
Gluing training courseInstitut de Genech
Foal shoeGaïa
06 — They trust us

Over to
the farriers.

The reproducible, adjustable geometry changes everything: I get the same profile again, or adjust it, from one order to the next.
Alexandre ViollandFarrier
Today Le Sabot Français is the only supplier offering custom-made products for horses, which is a real step forward for equine orthopaedics.
Nicolas MagniezFarrier, lead at the Genech farriery school
Le Sabot Français deserves to be known not only for its technology but also for how well it listens and its drive to keep improving.
Dorian RealFarrier
A company that listens to farriers, constantly developing products to improve locomotion. Adjustable or custom-made, and made in France.
Maxime MarchalFarrier
07 — Training

Master
the fitting.

Technical days to get to grips with our shoes, nail-on as well as glue-on.

Individual training course

A 100% technical day

350 € incl. VAT / person1 dayAt the trainer’s premises
  • Understand how polyurethane shoes work
  • Prepare the hoof for perfect adhesion
  • Gluing techniques step by step
  • Full demonstration in real conditions
  • Field tips to avoid common mistakes
Group training course

Range and pathologies

175 € incl. VAT / person1 day10 to 15 people, at your premises
  • Presentation of standard and orthopaedic shoes
  • Practical applications case by case
  • Gluing and nailing demonstration
  • Fundamentals: trimming and hoof preparation
  • Field discussions
Trainer — Hauts-de-FranceAlexandre Legrand
Trainer — Hauts-de-FranceNicolas Magniez
Trainer — Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAlexandre Violland
Request a date See the training courses
08 — Customer area

One file
per horse.

All your requests processed, sorted by horse name and by hoof. Drawings, quotes and invoices in one place.

01History of quotes, orders and refits
02Current equipment hoof by hoof: RF, LF, RH, LH
03Reorder identically at the normal price: design is paid only once
Open my area
09 — Recycling

The worn shoe
comes back to the workshop.

Once your shoes are worn, don’t throw them away: call us. They are collected, ground and cleaned to reduce the use of new raw material.

01Collection
02Grinding
03Cleaning
04New shoe
10 — Frequently asked questions

Your questions,
our answers.

A question that isn’t here? Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-6pm, on 04 82 83 98 57.

01What is the difference between a plastic shoe and a steel shoe?
A plastic shoe (or plastic horseshoe) is made of high-performance polyurethane, lighter and more flexible than steel. Its lightness reduces the effort required from the horse at every stride. It also absorbs shocks, reduces the vibrations transmitted to joints and tendons, and encourages the natural movement of the hoof.
02Are plastic shoes suitable for all horses?
In the vast majority of cases, the choice depends on the ground. Hard ground: Essentia and Athena-AF, with frog support. Soft ground: Alta and Athena, without frog support. For laminitis, navicular or abscesses, we offer standard therapeutic shoes, and for complex cases, custom-made therapeutic shoes. If in doubt, contact us: we support your farrier.
03How long does a plastic shoe last?
It depends on the model, the ground and the activity. On average, a shoe is fitted for 1 to 2 cycles of 5 to 6 weeks. Our hoof pads can be refitted up to 3 consecutive times.
04Can a shoe be combined with filling silicone?
Yes, it is even recommended in many cases, with a pad: the pad option on the shoe, or an added hoof pad. The pad closes the space and keeps the silicone in place. Three hardnesses: 18, 25 and 35 Sh-A.
05Standard or custom-made orthopaedic: what is the difference?
The standard therapeutic shoe addresses common pathologies with a predefined geometry, ready to fit. The custom-made shoe is designed for a given hoof after analysing the case: full shoe shape, wedge angle, asymmetry. We support more than 400 orthopaedic cases a year with farriers and vets.
06How do I get trade pricing?
Farriers: send your contact details and your SIRET number (French company number) to contact@lesabotfrancais.fr and we will open your trade account. The range is also available from our partner distributor France Industrie Maréchalerie (FIM).
07Are plastic shoes allowed in competition?
Yes, in the vast majority of disciplines. The Pulsa sport shoe was developed specifically for competition horses.
08How do I fit a glue-on shoe?
Careful trimming, a dry and clean sole, then gluing with a two-component adhesive (such as VETTEC Bovi-Bond) or a cyanoacrylate glue depending on the model. Our training courses help you get started.
09Do you deliver throughout France and internationally?
Yes, to mainland France and several European countries. For large-quantity orders, contact our customer service.