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.