Metal based horseshoes are fitted to protect the horse’s hooves so that the horses gallop smoothly, and remain healthy. The unique concave design of Mustad's concave horseshoe nails keeps each nail from twisting in the nail hole. Mustad's PITCH® technology keeps the nail in the fullering at the intended angle, which keeps hoof wall stress to a minimum. The extra-long shank and point precision make nail-driving a breeze. Race Nails Mustad Hammer Head nails – designed with the head that we liken to a Hammer Head Shark! These nails are specifically designed for horses with thin walls and they are particularly popular in Australia within the Thoroughbred Racing industry. These nails offer improved wear when used with our St Croix Concorde Xtra Aluminium Race plates. The Mustad Hoofcare Group has been producing horseshoe nails for 190 years. During that time there has been many innovations in terms of manufacturing improvements and product improvements. Recent innovations over the past 30 years include:

Derby Horseshoe Nails, are available in both Forged and Rolled versions and very popular in many countries around the world If you talk about the transportation system, then it was completely lagging in that small village. The small village was full of slums with a very rare transportation system. And the supplies of any kind of materials was the rarest of all. But Mustad was so determined that through toilsome days and extravagant intelligence, by 1860 they led his company to a primary position in the production of small metal products such as: One of the great things about mustard yellow is that it looks good on all skin tones. Whether you have fair, olive, or dark skin, this color will complement your complexion. It’s also a versatile shade that can be worn year-round. Slim Shanked nails in both rolled and forged nails that allows the nail to be produced thinner, yet maintaining strength. The slimmer shank causes less hoof displacement to the hoof wall, which is an advantage for horses with thin walls. If your horses hoof is particularly hard or has a strong wall, then you would not need to use slim shank as you may need the extra strength of the plain nail to drive into the hoof wall.

Medium walled Hoof – breeds in this category can be Warmblood/Thoroughbred crosses or Warmbloods themselves. In this category you are looking at heavier shoes that need bigger nails to support the shoe onto the hoof. Nails Like Mustad E.5 to E7 and slim versions of these nails are generally suitable for the shoes for these types of horses.

Sometimes less is more, and solid mustard nails prove just that. Perfect for any occasion, this nail look is easy to achieve and works well for any nail length. It's an ideal match for brown or neutral-toned clothing or used as a statement on prints of different shades.

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There are so many different ways that you can wear mustard yellow nails! You can keep it simple by painting your entire nail bed in this shade. Or, you can get creative and use it as an accent color in various designs. You could even use it as part of a gradient design or ombre! The possibilities are endless.