Our STORY

Hello I’m Nico the CEO of the brand Sport Horse Shoes and a loving horse owner myself, I started riding before I could walk so horses had always been my passion.
 
The inspiration behind creating this brand stemmed from that you see, one of my horses became ill with laminitis in 2013. I had to ask myself what I could do to help relief his pain? This further sparked my interest to the whole world of shoeing, the types of shoes out there. Whats remedial? Whats best for road work? What’s ideal for daily life? So many doors opened in front of me and I became aware of the topic ‚plastic horseshoe‘, it was tested and available on the market at the time. Even though plastic was no longer a novelty in the area of hoof protection in the early 2000s, the quality of the products back then definitely left something to be desired. With my team we asked ourselves whether it could be so difficult to produce a properly functioning horseshoe that stays on the horse and is reasonably easy to attach. 
 
With this goal, we got to work and wanted to conjure up the perfect horseshoe. Four universities and a few engineers later, we realised that it wouldn’t be a straight road. It takes a little more than just “durability” and “attachment”. We realised that both flexibility on the one hand and stability on the other are extremely important. Of course you also need protection, but you shouldn’t prevent the hoof from „breathing“. Oh yes, it should be scratched out and beware of dirt getting between the hoof and the plastic! And how do you attach the horseshoe? With nails? With magnets? Or maybe Dualock? Or maybe glue?
After much deliberation with Vets and Farriers we decided glue was our best option. Not only is it eliminating issues caused by nailing but also to prevent causing any different issues too! Just which one? Anyone who has ever dealt with adhesives and primers knows that the range is wide – and how big it is! These were just a handful of things that need to be considered… After numerous tests and research we opted for the 3M adhesive glue as we realised this was the best glue on the market that was ’stretchy‘ not just sticky which mean’t it would allow the hoof horn to grow naturally. We also created a study at VetMed Vienna on the 3m adhesive glue to ensure it was not damaging the hoof horn during application/ wear and tear, and to our surprise we hit jackpot! 
 
Today, 10 years after all our research, we can proudly present you with our Performer V2. A thermoplastic horseshoe capable to withstand all terrains, weather conditions and be suitable in many ways. We wanted to design this one horseshoe which you can adjust to your horses desire, we understand one shoe does not fit all which is why this horseshoe can be moulded, cut and reshaped to aid relief, give support to needs and desires.
 
We have trained ourselves to be persistent, patient and conscientious. The team at SHS is constantly working and wanting to create an innovative future for the world of horseshoes. 

OUR TEAM

WE ARE PROUD of our competent team!

NICO TEDESKI

Managing Director & Founder

Since day one I have been connected with horses, so I have made it my mission to improve their lives a little bit and to contribute to the progress in this market. For me, the well-being of both horses and owners is paramount, which is why I strive to always be a helpful resource for our customers on topics related to hoof protection. 

XENIA KRAUS

Marketing & Communication

As a passionate rider and committed animal rights activist, the welfare of animals is very close to my heart. At SHS, I take care of not only keeping our customers up to date with the latest knowledge with our marketing, but also keeping the market up to date with professional expert knowledge around equine health. 

Ulrich TEDESKI

Founder & Inventor

I discovered my love for horses at a young age during vaulting. Both my horses and my dogs could and must never lack anything with me. For me, it is not only about the right care, but also about the right equipment. Whether a horse finds its place in the big sport, or in the comfortable leisure ride, makes no difference for me. Either way, it performs for us as riders a service that must be valued. Therefore, I see us owners in the responsibility to create the conditions for this performance in the best knowledge and conscience as healthy as possible. 

Hannes Mitterhuber

Hoof specialist

As a hoof specialist for many years, I have specialized in the treatment of sick horses. In doing so, I came to the conclusion early on that working with a synthetic hoof protector is the most effective and gentle method for virtually all clinical pictures. Through practical research, I was able to determine that the use of plastic also serves to prevent disease. At SHS, I take care of the practical suitability of the products in the course of development and am always happy to help our customers with advice and support in the event of major problems. 

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