Research, Development & Field Testing

Research, Development & Field Testing

At Source For Horse, we don’t just supply the Canadian farrier industry—we actively build for it. Guided by our core philosophy, "Made by Farriers for Farriers," our research and development division focuses on solving the real-world, daily challenges that professionals face under the horse and at the anvil. Innovation Born in the Shop Our proprietary product line is not a catalog of generic tools. Every single item carrying the Source For Horse Brand undergoes a rigorous cycle of conceptual design, prototyping, and active field testing in real rigs across Canada. We look at what traditional tools lack and engineer durable, highly specialized upgrades: • Advanced Podiatry Polymers: Through intensive materials testing, we developed our own SFH Soft and Medium Hoof Pad Pour-In Urethanes. These formulas are chemically engineered to cure in a rapid 30 seconds, absorbing maximum terrain shock while maintaining an airtight, mess-free bond with the sole and frog. • Next-Gen Chemical Adhesives: Our R&D team formulated SFH Hoof Bond Adhesives (available in Black and Beige) and SFH DIM Hoof Packing to deliver unyielding structural support for extensions, patches, and glue-on applications that endure Canada’s harshest seasonal mud and moisture. • Precision Hardware & Metallurgy: From our custom-contoured SFH Concave Horseshoes to our heavily reinforced SFH SlimLiner Pads, every curve, thickness, and material composition is calculated to improve skeletal biomechanics and tool durability. Active Collaborative Development Innovation is a two-way street. We view our product catalog as a dynamic, evolving work-in-progress. Led by AFA Certified Farrier Taylor Moore, our team continuously consults with a broad network of working shoers, racetrack professionals, and podiatry specialists. We take direct feedback from the field and feed it back into our design pipeline to refine handle grips, knife bevels, apron ergonomics, and chemical cure times. When you purchase a Source For Horse Proprietary Product, you are investing in cutting-edge equipment designed to optimize your efficiency, save you money, and protect the long-term soundness of the horse.