Vettec Adhere Hoof Adhesive
Vettec Adhere Hoof Adhesive is positioned as a best-in-class structural adhesive for hoof repair, prized for its strong bond strength and longevity when reattaching shoes or stabilizing cracks. Compared with the other products on this list, Adhere offers a higher-performance adhesive chemistry that typically reduces repeat treatments and overall labor cost, making it the go-to choice for repairs where mechanical strength and durability are the priority.
Strong bond
Fast cure — zip!
Strong bond
Fast cure — zip!
Review Summary
"Users report a consistently strong, long-lasting bond for pads and shoes and praise its reliability; application can be messy and it requires careful curing and storage to avoid clogging."
Stays flexible
High-strength urethane adhesive formulated to bond hoof wall, pads and repair materials.
Stays flexible
High-strength urethane adhesive formulated to bond hoof wall, pads and repair materials.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Vettec Adhere Hoof Adhesive is positioned as a best-in-class structural adhesive for hoof repair, prized for its strong bond strength and longevity when reattaching shoes or stabilizing cracks. Compared with the other products on this list, Adhere offers a higher-performance adhesive chemistry that typically reduces repeat treatments and overall labor cost, making it the go-to choice for repairs where mechanical strength and durability are the priority.
Strong bond
Fast cure — zip!
Stays flexible
High-strength urethane adhesive formulated to bond hoof wall, pads and repair materials.
Flexible, moisture-tolerant formula that resists breakdown from hoof humidity and movement.
Strong bond
Fast cure — zip!
Stays flexible
High-strength urethane adhesive formulated to bond hoof wall, pads and repair materials.
Flexible, moisture-tolerant formula that resists breakdown from hoof humidity and movement.
$60-120 CAD
Equilox Adhesive Formula
Equilox Adhesive Formula is a fast-curing, user-friendly adhesive developed for quick hoof repairs and fillers, delivering a balance of tack and workable cure time that appeals to farriers seeking speed without sacrificing reliability. Against the stronger structural Vettec adhesives it trades ultimate bond strength for faster set-up and often lower per-use cost, making it a practical option for routine field repairs and time-sensitive applications in the hoof repair and filler category.
High-strength hold
Resists moisture — sea-proof!
High-strength hold
Resists moisture — sea-proof!
Review Summary
"Farriers praise its quick set and reliable holding power for a variety of repairs; some find it stiffer to work with and can be more brittle in cold conditions."
Precision flow
High-viscosity adhesive designed for quick, reliable bonding of damaged hoof horn and pads.
Precision flow
High-viscosity adhesive designed for quick, reliable bonding of damaged hoof horn and pads.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Equilox Adhesive Formula is a fast-curing, user-friendly adhesive developed for quick hoof repairs and fillers, delivering a balance of tack and workable cure time that appeals to farriers seeking speed without sacrificing reliability. Against the stronger structural Vettec adhesives it trades ultimate bond strength for faster set-up and often lower per-use cost, making it a practical option for routine field repairs and time-sensitive applications in the hoof repair and filler category.
High-strength hold
Resists moisture — sea-proof!
Precision flow
High-viscosity adhesive designed for quick, reliable bonding of damaged hoof horn and pads.
Rapid cure even in variable humidity, allowing fast stabilization during field repairs.
High-strength hold
Resists moisture — sea-proof!
Precision flow
High-viscosity adhesive designed for quick, reliable bonding of damaged hoof horn and pads.
Rapid cure even in variable humidity, allowing fast stabilization during field repairs.
$45-100 CAD
Vettec Sole-Guard
Vettec Sole-Guard is a pour-in sole filler and protective barrier that complements structural adhesives by protecting the sole, stabilizing thin soles and providing long-wearing cushioning. Compared to adhesive-only products in this list, Sole-Guard delivers a technical advantage for load distribution and sole protection—extending the life of adhesive repairs like Adhere or Equilox—and can reduce veterinary follow-ups by addressing both structural and sole-wear issues in one application.
Sole protection
Shock absorption
Sole protection
Shock absorption
Review Summary
"Most users find it durable and protective for soles, reducing bruising and wear, with good longevity; a minority note it can be difficult to trim or wear down evenly."
Easy trim — like clay!
Pour-in sole compound that creates a durable, protective layer over the sole and frog.
Easy trim — like clay!
Pour-in sole compound that creates a durable, protective layer over the sole and frog.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Vettec Sole-Guard is a pour-in sole filler and protective barrier that complements structural adhesives by protecting the sole, stabilizing thin soles and providing long-wearing cushioning. Compared to adhesive-only products in this list, Sole-Guard delivers a technical advantage for load distribution and sole protection—extending the life of adhesive repairs like Adhere or Equilox—and can reduce veterinary follow-ups by addressing both structural and sole-wear issues in one application.
Sole protection
Shock absorption
Easy trim — like clay!
Pour-in sole compound that creates a durable, protective layer over the sole and frog.
Provides shock absorption and protects compromised sole from bruising and contamination.
Sole protection
Shock absorption
Easy trim — like clay!
Pour-in sole compound that creates a durable, protective layer over the sole and frog.
Provides shock absorption and protects compromised sole from bruising and contamination.
$40-90 CAD
Farrier's Fix Hoof Oil Adhesive
Farrier's Fix Hoof Oil Adhesive is an oil-based adhesive and conditioning product aimed at small repairs and routine hoof maintenance, offering easy application and hoof-conditioning benefits that many traditional adhesives lack. While it does not match the structural strength of dedicated synthetics like Vettec Adhere, its lower price point and dual-purpose conditioning plus tackiness make it a cost-effective choice for everyday use and minor chip repairs.
Oil-based tack
Weatherproof sheen
Oil-based tack
Weatherproof sheen
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate its conditioning properties and tack for sealing minor cracks, but many report variable bond strength and shorter durability compared with professional-grade adhesives."
Quick stick — oiled-up!
Oil-based hoof conditioner with tacky properties to help hold temporary patches or wraps.
Quick stick — oiled-up!
Oil-based hoof conditioner with tacky properties to help hold temporary patches or wraps.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Farrier's Fix Hoof Oil Adhesive is an oil-based adhesive and conditioning product aimed at small repairs and routine hoof maintenance, offering easy application and hoof-conditioning benefits that many traditional adhesives lack. While it does not match the structural strength of dedicated synthetics like Vettec Adhere, its lower price point and dual-purpose conditioning plus tackiness make it a cost-effective choice for everyday use and minor chip repairs.
Oil-based tack
Weatherproof sheen
Quick stick — oiled-up!
Oil-based hoof conditioner with tacky properties to help hold temporary patches or wraps.
Penetrates horn to improve flexibility and reduce brittleness while providing surface tack.
Oil-based tack
Weatherproof sheen
Quick stick — oiled-up!
Oil-based hoof conditioner with tacky properties to help hold temporary patches or wraps.
Penetrates horn to improve flexibility and reduce brittleness while providing surface tack.
$20-50 CAD
Equi-Pak CS Soft Instant Pad Material
Equi-Pak CS Soft Instant Pad Material is an instant-setting, conforming pad and filler used to create soft, removable pads and to fill cavities during hoof repair; its rapid set and shock-absorbing properties make it especially useful where comfort and protection are priorities. Compared with liquid sole fillers and adhesives on this list, Equi-Pak CS Soft excels technically for temporary padding and cavity packing—often lowering labor time and improving horse comfort—while remaining competitively priced for field use.
Conforming pad
Instant set — fluffy!
Conforming pad
Instant set — fluffy!
Review Summary
"Highly rated for easy application, excellent conformability and cushioning as a temporary/supportive pad material; reviewers note consistent setting and reliable short-to-medium term performance."
Cushioning support
Soft, pour-in instant pad material that sets quickly and conforms to the sole for immediate support.
Cushioning support
Soft, pour-in instant pad material that sets quickly and conforms to the sole for immediate support.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Equi-Pak CS Soft Instant Pad Material is an instant-setting, conforming pad and filler used to create soft, removable pads and to fill cavities during hoof repair; its rapid set and shock-absorbing properties make it especially useful where comfort and protection are priorities. Compared with liquid sole fillers and adhesives on this list, Equi-Pak CS Soft excels technically for temporary padding and cavity packing—often lowering labor time and improving horse comfort—while remaining competitively priced for field use.
Conforming pad
Instant set — fluffy!
Cushioning support
Soft, pour-in instant pad material that sets quickly and conforms to the sole for immediate support.
Provides cushioning and even weight distribution for sensitive soles and laminitic horses.
Conforming pad
Instant set — fluffy!
Cushioning support
Soft, pour-in instant pad material that sets quickly and conforms to the sole for immediate support.
Provides cushioning and even weight distribution for sensitive soles and laminitic horses.
$90-160 CAD