Mustad MX-60 Horseshoe Nails
Mustad MX-60 Horseshoe Nails earn a best-in-class spot for farriers because of their precise, factory-controlled head and shank geometry that delivers consistent seating and predictable clinching across large jobs. They strike a strong balance between performance and price, undercutting some premium forged options while offering tighter tolerances than basic economy nails like Capewell City Head, making them a cost-effective choice for everyday farriery.
Consistent shank
Durable alloy
Consistent shank
Durable alloy
Review Summary
"Long-term users praise the Mustad MX-60 for consistent heat-treated strength, clean heads, and reliable penetration; farriers report low deformation and good longevity across sizes."
Pro-approved swagger
Proven Mustad MX-60 shape offers consistent penetration and easy clinching for routine shoeing.
Pro-approved swagger
Proven Mustad MX-60 shape offers consistent penetration and easy clinching for routine shoeing.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Mustad MX-60 Horseshoe Nails earn a best-in-class spot for farriers because of their precise, factory-controlled head and shank geometry that delivers consistent seating and predictable clinching across large jobs. They strike a strong balance between performance and price, undercutting some premium forged options while offering tighter tolerances than basic economy nails like Capewell City Head, making them a cost-effective choice for everyday farriery.
Consistent shank
Durable alloy
Pro-approved swagger
Proven Mustad MX-60 shape offers consistent penetration and easy clinching for routine shoeing.
High-grade steel construction balances durability with bend resistance under normal farrier loads.
Consistent shank
Durable alloy
Pro-approved swagger
Proven Mustad MX-60 shape offers consistent penetration and easy clinching for routine shoeing.
High-grade steel construction balances durability with bend resistance under normal farrier loads.
$40-90 USD
Capewell City Head Nails
Capewell City Head Nails are a market-leader for general-purpose horseshoeing thanks to their simple, wide city head design and broad availability, which keeps unit cost low for high-volume farriers. Financially they are attractive for barns and municipal work where economy matters most, though they trade some of the dimensional consistency and specialized performance found in Mustad MX-60 or Kerckhaert quarter-clipped nails.
City-head profile
Fast clinching
City-head profile
Fast clinching
Review Summary
"Capewell City Head nails are favored for their wide, secure city head and consistent sizing; professionals note very good clinching and minimal bending in regular use."
Urban-born charm
Capewell city head design provides a broad, flat head for secure seating in traditional shoes.
Urban-born charm
Capewell city head design provides a broad, flat head for secure seating in traditional shoes.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Capewell City Head Nails are a market-leader for general-purpose horseshoeing thanks to their simple, wide city head design and broad availability, which keeps unit cost low for high-volume farriers. Financially they are attractive for barns and municipal work where economy matters most, though they trade some of the dimensional consistency and specialized performance found in Mustad MX-60 or Kerckhaert quarter-clipped nails.
City-head profile
Fast clinching
Urban-born charm
Capewell city head design provides a broad, flat head for secure seating in traditional shoes.
Manufactured to tight tolerances for predictable drive angles and consistent clinch.
City-head profile
Fast clinching
Urban-born charm
Capewell city head design provides a broad, flat head for secure seating in traditional shoes.
Manufactured to tight tolerances for predictable drive angles and consistent clinch.
$35-80 USD
Liberty Cu Guard Copper Shield Horseshoe Nails
Liberty Cu Guard Copper Shield Horseshoe Nails are positioned as the corrosion-resistant choice for farriers who work in wet or saline environments, the copper-shield finish reduces oxidation and can extend shoe life compared with untreated nails. While priced above basic steel options like Capewell, their long-term value shows for clients who want fewer replacements and better holding in corrosive conditions, making them a technically smart buy for performance and turnout settings.
Copper-coated shield
Rust resistant
Copper-coated shield
Rust resistant
Review Summary
"Liberty Cu Guard (Copper Shield) nails are praised for corrosion resistance and strong hold thanks to the copper coating; a minority of users report coating wear over long exposure leading to some surface rust."
Antimicrobial gleam
Copper-coated (Cu-Guard) finish enhances corrosion resistance and promotes hoof health at the nail site.
Antimicrobial gleam
Copper-coated (Cu-Guard) finish enhances corrosion resistance and promotes hoof health at the nail site.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Liberty Cu Guard Copper Shield Horseshoe Nails are positioned as the corrosion-resistant choice for farriers who work in wet or saline environments, the copper-shield finish reduces oxidation and can extend shoe life compared with untreated nails. While priced above basic steel options like Capewell, their long-term value shows for clients who want fewer replacements and better holding in corrosive conditions, making them a technically smart buy for performance and turnout settings.
Copper-coated shield
Rust resistant
Antimicrobial gleam
Copper-coated (Cu-Guard) finish enhances corrosion resistance and promotes hoof health at the nail site.
Engineered for reliable holding power with reduced risk of loosening in wet environments.
Copper-coated shield
Rust resistant
Antimicrobial gleam
Copper-coated (Cu-Guard) finish enhances corrosion resistance and promotes hoof health at the nail site.
Engineered for reliable holding power with reduced risk of loosening in wet environments.
$50-120 USD
Kerckhaert DF Quarter Clipped Nails
Kerckhaert DF Quarter Clipped Nails are a specialty, technical option tailored to quarter‑clipped shoes and precision shoeing; their profile and clipping reliability reduce movement and shoe loss in clipped applications. Though typically more expensive per nail than general-purpose lines, they offer tangible performance advantages for corrective and sport horses where clip retention and precise seating are critical compared with broader-use products such as Mustad or Capewell.
Quarter-clipped fit
Low-profile head
Quarter-clipped fit
Low-profile head
Review Summary
"Kerckhaert DF Quarter Clipped nails are highly rated by farriers for precise fit and excellent bending characteristics with quarter-clipped shoes, offering durable finish and consistent manufacture."
Stealthy grip
Kerckhaert DF quarter-clipped profile provides precise fit in the hoof wall for improved stability.
Stealthy grip
Kerckhaert DF quarter-clipped profile provides precise fit in the hoof wall for improved stability.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Kerckhaert DF Quarter Clipped Nails are a specialty, technical option tailored to quarter‑clipped shoes and precision shoeing; their profile and clipping reliability reduce movement and shoe loss in clipped applications. Though typically more expensive per nail than general-purpose lines, they offer tangible performance advantages for corrective and sport horses where clip retention and precise seating are critical compared with broader-use products such as Mustad or Capewell.
Quarter-clipped fit
Low-profile head
Stealthy grip
Kerckhaert DF quarter-clipped profile provides precise fit in the hoof wall for improved stability.
High-quality steel and refined point geometry minimize mushrooming and improve clinch quality.
Quarter-clipped fit
Low-profile head
Stealthy grip
Kerckhaert DF quarter-clipped profile provides precise fit in the hoof wall for improved stability.
High-quality steel and refined point geometry minimize mushrooming and improve clinch quality.
$45-100 USD
St. Croix Forge Concorde Nails
St. Croix Forge Concorde Nails represent the premium forged segment for farriers who need maximum holding power and minimal deformation under heavy use; their manufacturing and material choices prioritize strength and consistent clinchability. They command a higher price than stamped or economy nails but deliver technical benefits—improved shear resistance and longevity—that justify the cost for competition horses and clients focused on long-term hoof health.
High-tensile strength
Smooth drive
High-tensile strength
Smooth drive
Review Summary
"St. Croix Forge Concorde nails receive positive feedback for consistent manufacture and clean heads; some buyers note they can be pricier and slightly harder to source than mainstream options."
Concorde charisma
St. Croix Forge Concorde nails are built for maximum strength and durability in heavy-use scenarios.
Concorde charisma
St. Croix Forge Concorde nails are built for maximum strength and durability in heavy-use scenarios.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
St. Croix Forge Concorde Nails represent the premium forged segment for farriers who need maximum holding power and minimal deformation under heavy use; their manufacturing and material choices prioritize strength and consistent clinchability. They command a higher price than stamped or economy nails but deliver technical benefits—improved shear resistance and longevity—that justify the cost for competition horses and clients focused on long-term hoof health.
High-tensile strength
Smooth drive
Concorde charisma
St. Croix Forge Concorde nails are built for maximum strength and durability in heavy-use scenarios.
Precision manufacturing yields consistent shafts and heads that drive cleanly and hold well.
High-tensile strength
Smooth drive
Concorde charisma
St. Croix Forge Concorde nails are built for maximum strength and durability in heavy-use scenarios.
Precision manufacturing yields consistent shafts and heads that drive cleanly and hold well.
$70-150 USD