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I have seen a lot of problems arise from the use of banana shoes. My first thought when reading this post was, "if you have to ask how to make one, you shouldn't be applying it to a hoof." That being said, in this day and age you'd be better off buying the shoes (from Ric Redden's website). But again, there are a multitude of other choices available that aren't as extreme as the banana shoe. We have shoes on the market such as the Grand Circuit T-Shoe, the Equi + shoes, and various others. I disagree with the banana shoe, as I've seen it applied, as I feel that the hoof should be flat and level, and the hoof surface of the shoe should also be flat and level. The roller motion effect (afforded by the banana) should be solely on the ground surface of the shoe. Again, I don't agree with the banana shoe, but again every shoe has a time and a place.

I would suggest that your attending veterinarian contact Dr. Ric Redden for specifics on the use of and how to apply the banana shoe.

I have seen it applied (glue) but am still very skeptical of it's potential success.

This is such a extraordinary place.

I will tell my friends about it.