For some horses, sedation during hoof care is necessary. It can be dangerous for the farrier and the horse if it’s not properly acclimated to being in cross-ties, having its feet lifted, being shod or several other indeterminate factors unique to each horse.

When glue-on shoes are the best option to keep a horse comfortable and on its feet, it’s crucial to know how to apply them properly. At the 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit, Port Orange, Fla., farrier Roy Verocay demonstrates the correct application of Glue-U’s GluShu.

Modern shoeing materials can pose unique challenges. The learning curve can be steep and the price tag higher than steel, but sometimes the horse’s needs require farriers to think outside the box.