THORO’GRIP “STICKY SHOE” APPLICATION* INSTANT GLUE –ON INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC PREPARTATION Basic preparation of both the hoof and shoe are the same as when applying the shoe with nails, with these exceptions: 1. Do not cup out sole to the white line. After rasping and filing the hoof sole flat, leave the sole level from the wall to at least the width of the shoe. (This helps prevent dirt and debris from becoming wedged between the shoe and the hoof sole. (The more gluing surface, the more adhesion.)

2. Do not create any inconsistencies in the flat surface of the shoe, such as dings caused when shaping on a stall jack that doesn’t have a side cut for shaping. Fill quarter cracks and voids with a good brand of acrylic, THORO’GRIP will stick to the dry acrylic surfaces.

3. The key to the gluing success lies in KEEPING THE HOOF SOLE AND THE SHOE PERFECTLY FLAT AND AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE where they will contact with each other. Don’t over shape the shoe, leave the shoe about 1/32 of an inch fuller than the outside perimeter of the hoof. 4. Once the hoof and shoe are prepared as described above, it is essential to have them as clean and dry as possible. It is not necessary to use Acetone, M.E.K., or Alcohol if the surfaces to be glued are clean, but if any solvents are used, be sure the surfaces are completely DRY before applying any glue. Use a new unopened Thoro’Grip for each job, don’t attempt to use in again for gluing shoes, because any oxygen entering the bottle will evaporate some of the adhesive strength. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before gluing, your hands must be protected with gloves provided in the kit. Do not use . cotton or fuzzy gloves. Use the Nitrile gloves provided in the kit, one pair per shoe. Use safety glasses and adequate ventilation. Work outside if possible, if inside, use an appropriate breathing apparatus available at your local hardware store, and follow instructions for use with chemicals, glues, etc. Use all precautions as you would when using any other type of instant glue. Read the MSDS safety data sheet on the back of this page before beginning the next step. APPLICATION OF GLUE Before opening the glue shake the bottle 4 or 5 times to make sure it is mixed. 5. Apply THORO’GRIP glue liberally to the bottom of the shoe surface in a zig-zap pattern and a straight pattern around the perimeter of the shoe (outside the white line). Then quickly and carefully place the shoe in the desired position.

6. Press the shoe down firmly in place against the sole for eight to ten seconds. The shoe will start to stick instantly and cannot be repositioned.

7. Set foot down on the ground and pick up opposite foot for 60-70 seconds. This will make the horse stand still and apply his weight on the newly glued shoe. The PRESSURE of the horse’s weight is CRITICAL for the bond. Tap in the clips while hoof is on the ground.

8. Put one nail in each branch if possible for added insurance after shoe is bonded See Note on back of this sheet when re-ordering

THORO’BRED RACING PLATE CO., INC. 5020 E. LA PALMA AVE. ANAHEIM, CA. 92807, PHONE 714 779 2581, FAX 714 779 1582 *This process was developed by Bob Rynearson, master farrier for several top US trainers. < Thoro’Grip instructions- revised 5/07 >