Medial/Lateral Extension Application Direct Glue Application Technique (one of many) (Work by Charlie Biancke in Lexington, KY… photos by Doug Watkins) 1 – Before application 2 – Charlie Biancke — farrier 3 – Size the Medial / Lateral Extension 4 – Rough up the hoof side to help bonding 5 – Prep the hoof 6 – Protect the hoof from coronary band up 7 – A latex glove is protection for prepped hoof 8 – Mix acrylic adhesive and apply to M/L extension – use a generous amount 9 – Press & level extension on hoof just as the adhesive begins to “fixture” (stiffen) 10 – Smooth & remove excess adhesive 11 – Dress adhesive around the bars & remove excess from the frog 12 – Wrap with stretch wrap or Saran & hold hoof until adhesive has cured – this depends on temperature and relies on farrier experience 13 – Use rasp to dress the hoof & contour adhesive around the M/L extension 14 – Finished 15 – Finished appearance on the extended side 16 – Finished on the thin side…. Note the width on “thin” side is adequate and allows a modest build at the heel to assure strong attachment.
