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How to keep your horse’s hooves healthy ?

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that hooves are the foundation of the horse’s body. Keeping the horse’s hooves in good health is essential for its overall well-being, whatever the discipline practiced.

The hooves support the entire weight of the horse’s body, but they also cushion impacts and propel the horse through its movements.

This is why, until now, it was impossible for riders with barefoot horses to enter the finest grass competitions.

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Do you know what the horse's hooves are made of ?

Richly vascularised, it is made up of several tissues: bone tissue / tendon tissue / cartilage tissue. The hoof, or horny box, is the visible protective part.

The hoof requires regular care to maintain good health. Certain types of care, known as routine care, should be carried out on a daily basis :

Cleaning the hoof
Brushing the sole, fork, wall and bulbs of the heels
Drying the hooves if they are damp
Greasing the sole, fork, wall and bulbs of the heels

What are the benefits of greasing your horse's hooves ?

Greasing your horse’s hooves will help the horn to grow healthier and stronger. But be careful with the dosage! Too much can have negative consequences for your horse’s hooves.

What about trimming ?

Trimming is one of the most important stages. It involves reworking the horse’s hoof, which grows over time, in order to adjust their shape and length to maintain the horse’s balance.

There are several different trimmings depending on your horse’s needs and activity. Your farrier will provide you with a service every 4 to 6 weeks.

What about horseshoes ?

After trimming, some horses remain barefoot and others are fitted with horseshoes. These shoes protect the horse’s hooves, cushioning and reducing the impact on the limbs. Finally, it all depends on the type of shoe….

Depending on the material you choose, you benefit from advantages such as lightness, flexibility, anti-vibration, wear resistance and non-slip. At Delysis, we offer plastic protections for horses that offer all these benefits! Yes, thanks to ValueFeet technology, our team can design your custom Delysis from our horseshoes design software, in the materials of your choice.

Once again, it all depends on your horse’s activity.

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Flex’herb : The solution for a barefoot feeling

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Flex’Herb, a plastic horseshoe part of the Delysis Flex range, is dedicated to grass riding ! It embodies both innovation and the constant research between performance and well-being for our equine friends. These Delysis have been meticulously designed to give barefoot horses the opportunity to compete on grass.

Flex’Herb optimizes your horse’s performance while preserving the natural mobility of their hooves, thanks to a flexible, lightweight plastic horseshoe.

The main goal : To offer a solution that retains a barefoot feel while allowing studs to be integrated into the protection to perform on grass competitions.

Composed of Flexinyl, a polyamide protection (plastic horseshoe) providing comfort and lightness, the Flex range appears to be fitted with the closest material to that of the sole of the hoof. It achieves a perfect balance between comfort and safety : A new experience for both horse and rider !

Flexible, for better natural mobility

Flex’Herb, like Flex’Sand, is a plastic horseshoe designed to mimic the feeling of barefoot, while offering essential protection for the horse. Essential, yes, since competition on grass implies the need to use spikes to reduce the horse’s slipping on the ground.

This is why, until now, it was impossible for riders with barefoot horses to enter the finest grass competitions.

With Flex’Herb, you’ve got the solution !
This innovative design is based on a deep understanding of the horse’s anatomical needs and natural movements. The flexibility provided by this model of plastic horseshoes also reduces the impact on joints and tendons : horses benefit from greater freedom of movement which, in the majority of cases, translates into improved performance.

What about the rider ?

Not just good for the horse ! Thanks to their lightweight and flexible design, they enable riders to feel the horse’s movement more intimately. As a result, riders can enjoy a better connection with their horse, promoting more intuitive riding and better communication.

Furthermore, the flexibility of plastic horseshoes may be limited, depending on the model selected, compared with materials such as Flexinyl. This rigidity can hinder the natural movement of the horse’s hoof, and cause mechanical stresses that can lead to genes in the horse.

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Bronze for Julien Epaillard at the European Championships 2023 in Milan

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:00:01 +0000

The 2023 European Show Jumping Championships were held at the Snai San Siro racecourse in Milan, Italy, from August 29 to September 3.

The city of Milan, renowned for its rich history, breathtaking architecture and passion for sport, provided an ideal setting for these European Championships. Spectators from all over the world had the opportunity to immerse themselves in Italian culture while watching the world’s best riders battle it out in the team competition and then in the individual final on Sunday.

After 2 days of team competition, where France took the 8th place thanks in particular to the clear round of Simon Delestre & Dexter Fontenis Z. But France was not to be denied, reaching the final with Julien Epaillard & Dubaï du Cèdre and Olivier Perreau & Doraï d’Aiguilly * GL Events.

YES! Delysis was at France’s side in these championships, fitting the horses of our two ambassadors :

Dubai du Cèdre ridden by Julien Epaillard
Dexter Fontenis Z ridden by Simon Delestre

Both are fitted with Flex’Herb for lightness and flexibility, while retaining a barefoot feel.

On Sunday, the day of the final, the 25 best couples set off on this demanding course, with obstacles at 1.60m and a highly technical course. Julien Epaillard, who had previously finished in 7th place, rose this challenge with class.

With a masterful hand, the couple put in a perfect performance with a double clear round, taking them up to third place on the podium. This bronze medal at the European Championships is a remarkable achievement for Julien Epaillard and his 10-year-old mare Dubaï du Cedre, still very young for competitions at this level.

Julien, known for leaving his horses barefoot, trusts Delysis to give him access to grass fields. Shod with Flex’herb, his mare benefits from a barefoot feel, while also having the anti-slip and anti-vibration properties required for grass competition.

This performance marks a new high point in Julien Epaillard’s career, confirming his status as a world-class rider less than a year away from the Olympic Games.

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Plastic horseshoes : what’s the difference with Flexinyl ?

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:00:58 +0000

The equestrian world is constantly evolving, and technologies related to equestrian equipment and horse comfort are no exception. Among recent advances, the plastic horseshoe has established itself as an interesting alternative to traditional metal horseshoes. Let’s take a look at the features of plastic horseshoes, their advantages and limitations, and the considerations you need to take into account when using them. Ready to get started ?

Plastic horseshoes : A lightweight alternative

The plastic horseshoe has appeared on the market with the promise of being lighter than traditional metal horseshoes. Plastic actually offers a weight advantage, which can be beneficial for horses needing to reduce the load on their limbs. Plastic also reduces resonance in the horse’s hooves, so a plastic shoe is less “traumatic” for the horse.

The limitations of plastic horseshoes

However, it’s important to note that despite its reduced weight, a plastic horseshoe is not necessarily cheaper than a traditional shoe. Indeed, the manufacture and development of specific plastic materials can lead to production costs comparable to, or even higher than, those of metal horseshoes.

Flexinyl : An alternative to promote horse well-being

Faced with the limitations of plastic horseshoes, Flexinyl has emerged as a promising alternative to promote horse well-being. Developed by our R&D team, Flexinyl is a lightweight, flexible technical polymer compound that resists the constraints imposed by horseshoes. Unlike plastic shoes, Flexinyl allows natural heel mobility, mimicking the natural movement of the horse’s hoof and considerably reducing vibrations in the horse’s hooves. Flexinyl’s main advantage lies in its flexibility, offering the horse a true barefoot sensation while still providing protection.

Delysis offers two models for show jumping :

Thanks to Hubforge, the Delysis horseshoes design software, farriers can design tailor-made shoes in Flexinyl to suit the specific needs of each horse. This guarantees optimum comfort and performance for the horse.

The plastic shoe is the ideal alternative between the traditional shoe and the bare foot. It offers slight protection to the horse without restricting its locomotion. But beware ! Its limitations in terms of flexibility and durability must also be taken into account when using it. Flexinyl offers an even more attractive alternative to enhance the horse’s well-being and mobility. Our development teams are continuing their research into materials to improve equine comfort and performance for years to come.

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8 advantages to fit your horse with Delysis

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:00:32 +0000

Riders and horse owners,

The traditional horseshoes are gone, Delysis opens up a new era for your horses, combining performance, comfort and flexibility to restore natural mobility to your horses’ hooves.

In case you’re still hesitating, here are 8 advantages of wearing Delysis shoes :

#1. Preserve natural mobility

Our primary objective is to enable your horses to retain their natural hoof mobility by fitting them with flexible, lightweight protection. When fitted with Delysis, your horses will be able to move freely, allowing them to move smoothly and comfortably.

#2. Barefoot feeling

Now you can, thanks to Delysis irons. This lightweight protection is the ideal alternative to barefoot, since it features key qualities such as lightness, flexibility, anti-vibration and wear resistance. What are you looking for?

#3. Optimized performance

When it comes to performance, Delysis is your ally of choice. The unique materials we use to design your Delysis offer lightness and flexibility, enabling your horse to reach its full potential and push back its limits.

#4. Unrivalled comfort

Your horse’s comfort is paramount, which is why Delysis are designed to minimize the risk of pain or discomfort associated with shoeing. Get ready to experience new sensations, with a horse that can move freely.

#5. Shock absorption

Your horse’s hooves are subjected to many shocks and impacts, especially when landing obstacles. Delysis helps absorb these shocks, preserving hoof and joint health.

#6. Unrivalled lightness

Because 100g saved in your feet is like 1kg saved in your back. Delysis gives you the opportunity to shoe your horse with the advantages of bare feet, without the disadvantages of conventional shoeing. Delysis material combinations are up to 3 times lighter than standard materials on the market.

#7. Adaptability to the terrain

We’ve thought of almost everything! We’ve designed a range for each discipline, in line with the qualities of the terrain you’ll be riding on. For example, we offer two jumping experiences:

#8. New sensations with your horse

With Delysis, discover a new experience between you and your horse. The natural mobility of your horse’s hooves means ease of expression, movement and the possibility of receiving more from your horse.

So, are you ready for a new experience? Put on your Delysis and let your horse move freely!

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Delysis and ValueFeet : What’s the difference ?

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:00:36 +0000

Today, the equestrian world benefits from many technological advances that optimize both horse comfort and rider performance. Among these innovations, ValueFeet and Delysis stand out by offering innovative solutions, but aimed at two different audiences. Are you ready to explore the specificities that separate these two brands?

Delysis : Lightweight, high-performance protections for your horses

Delysis is the product brand of ValueFeet, which caters to riders and horse owners by offering several ranges of Delysis. Yes, we’re not talking horseshoes here, but Delysis!

These Delysis are designed to optimize your horse’s performance while maintaining natural hoof mobility thanks to flexible, lightweight protection.

The primary objective of these Delysis: to maintain a barefoot sensation.

These Delysis are the result of in-depth research and a combination of unique materials, achieving an optimum balance between comfort and safety. Riders can experience new sensations, and discover a horse with improved mobility.

Delysis offers a range by discipline, designing models that are best suited to the ground you ride on every day, and the qualities you need.

If you’re a show jumper, you can choose between two experiences :

Ces Delysis sont pensés pour optimiser la performance de vos chevaux tout en leur permettant de conserver une mobilité naturelle des sabots grâce à une protection flexible et légère.
L’objectif premier de ces Delysis : Conserver une sensation de pied nu.

Ces Delysis sont le fruit d’une recherche approfondie et d’une combinaison de matériaux uniques, permettant d’atteindre un équilibre optimal entre confort et sécurité. Les cavaliers peuvent ainsi ressentir de nouvelles sensations, et découvrir un cheval vêtu d’une meilleure mobilité.

Delysis vous propose une gamme par discipline, en concevant des modèles les plus adaptés au sol fréquenté au quotidien ainsi qu’à ses qualités nécessaires.

Vous faites du CSO : Deux expériences s’offrent à vous.

These models combine comfort, protection and performance to guide you to victory.

ValueFeet: Revolutionizing farriery with 3D scanning

ValueFeet has positioned itself as a major player in the farriery industry, thanks to its cutting-edge technology. Its system consists of D-Scan, a 3D scanner, and Hubforge, a digital design software offering a revolutionary experience when designing Delysis.

This design flexibility not only ensures unrivaled precision, but also enables the Delysis to be adapted to the pathologies of each individual horse. One of the advantages of this technology lies in the speed of the process : from design to delivery, in 3 working days wherever you are in the world. This means that farriers can concentrate on their expertise without being “blocked” by traditional manufacturing methods.

Although ValueFeet and Delysis operate in the field of equine well-being, their approaches are fundamentally different.

These two brands join the ranks of other innovative brands testifying to the growing importance of technology and innovation in the equestrian field, guaranteeing a promising future for equine well-being and performance.

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Simon DELESTRE, Delysis Rider

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:14:59 +0000

« I think that the plastic shoe is part of the evolution of farriery for the years to come. I first tried unshoeing, on which I had good results. I wanted to do more than just unshoeing because there is the disadvantage of the grass. Some horses for me were a bit sensitive without shoes, so I wanted to find a solution that could be close to being unshod, but still with shoes. And I think that this shoe, which we have now in plastic, gives the advantages of shoes without the disadvantages of shoes. In particular, the weight and the flexibility. I really think that the fact that the shoe is 10 times lighter, on the longevity, I should be a winner. I put this together because first of all I wanted to keep jumping on the grass. So I really needed to find a solution for the horses that were unshod to be able to jump on grass. Today, it’s very simple, maybe even simpler than a classic shoeing, as we scan the foot, the shoes arrive directly at the right size for the horse’s feet and the farriers only have to put them on. »

Simon DELESTRE

cavalier n°7 mondial

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Julien BALBIANO, Delysis Rider

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:49:31 +0000

« My name is Julien BALBIANO, I am a professional rider for the Haras de Syles in Cestas, France. As a professional rider, I was looking to improve the comfort of my horses and performance. During a trade show, I met the company Delysis. As a professional rider, I was looking to improve my horses' comfort and performance. As a sportsman, I decided to shoe my horses with much lighter and more flexible materials. I decided to fit all my horses with Flexinyl-Rubber for comfort, flexibility and durability. It's been a year since I switched to Delysis and I had my best season ever this year. »

Julien BALBIANO

Jumping rider

« My name is Julien BALBIANO, I am a professional rider for the Haras de Syles in Cestas, France. As a professional rider, I was looking to improve the comfort of my horses and performance. During a trade show, I met the company Delysis. As a professional rider, I was looking to improve my horses’ comfort and performance. As a sportsman, I decided to shoe my horses with much lighter and more flexible materials. I decided to fit all my horses with Flexinyl-Rubber for comfort, flexibility and durability. It’s been a year since I switched to Delysis and I had my best season ever this year. »

julien balbiano

jumping rider

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Jeanne Sadran, Delysis Rider

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:53:07 +0000

« Hello, my name is Jeanne SADRAN and I am a rider at Chevel Stables. We tested Delysis 6 months ago through Simon DELESTRE. The top level sport is more and more demanding of technicality and in the Delysis I find a lot of flexibility. The lightness of the horseshoe is very important, because today’s competitions are more and more demanding. The Delysis allow almost 800 g less than a classic horseshoe. »

jeanne sadran

jumping rider

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Julien EPAILLARD, Delysis Rider

Delysisbyvaluefeet — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:30:25 +0000

« I met the Delysis team for the first time at the Jumping of Bordeaux I think that today having shoes under a horse’s feet seems a little outdated, we should be able to bring back a function to the feet, which means that the heels can play their role in the turns, have their independence, bring the horse’s foot as close as possible to the ground so that the fork comes back into contact. We already had a first experience in Dinard, where we came up with a brand new material : very flexible in height, which in my opinion is very good for the independence of the heels. But at the same time there was a certain rigidity in the opening, which meant that the horseshoe did not open too much on landing. It is very important to have a team like Delysis behind it to get things moving. »

julien epaillard

cavalier n°2 mondial

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