Kahn Forge
Kahn Forge (Thoro'Bred, Inc.) is a privately held Anaheim, California-based manufacturer and distributor of horseshoes, horseshoe nails, farrier tools, and hoof care products, serving professional farriers, equine veterinarians, and the horse racing industry across the US and 30 foreign countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersAnaheim, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kahn Forge does
Kahn Forge is a brand of Thoro'Bred, Inc., a privately held equine products manufacturer and distributor headquartered at 5020 East La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, California, founded by the Kinney family in 1949 (with the Kahn Forge brand launched in 1999). The company manufactures and sells farrier tools, horseshoes (steel and aluminum), horseshoe nails, hoof pads, and an extensive line of horse care products under two brands: Thoro'Bred (focused on racing plates with documented use on Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown winners) and Kahn Forge (focused on professional farrier products). Its product portfolio spans over 500 styles and sizes, including therapeutic shoes (heart bar, egg bar, straight bar), specialized race plates, multiple nail variants (E Head, KX, City Head, Race, Combo, Slim, KahnCave, Regular), and professional hand tools (nippers, pull offs, rasps, hoof knives).
Kahn Forge firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kahn Forge
- Legal name
- Thoro'Bred, Inc.
- Website
- https://kahnforge.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kahn Forge (Thoro'Bred, Inc.) is a privately held Anaheim, California-based manufacturer and distributor of horseshoes, horseshoe nails, farrier tools, and hoof care products, serving professional farriers, equine veterinarians, and the horse racing industry across the US and 30 foreign countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Kahn Forge is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Anaheim
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kahn Forge business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Horseshoe Sales: Manufacture and sale of steel and aluminum horseshoes under Kahn Forge and Thoro'Bred brands. Products include race plates, steel shoes, aluminum shoes, and special therapeutic shoes.
- Horseshoe Nails: Sale of specialized horseshoe nails including Kahn E Head, KX, City Head, Race, Combo, Slim, KahnCave, and Regular variants. Available in copper and standard finishes.
- Farrier Tools: Professional farrier tools including nippers, pull offs, nail pullers, clinchers, tongs, hammers, and hoof knives. Tools undergo extensive testing for durability, comfort, and efficiency.
- Hoof Care Products: Hoof care supplies including glue, repair materials, hardeners, sealants, packing, medications, supplements, pads, and leg care products.
- Wholesale Distribution: B2B sales through authorized distributors and dealers with wholesale pricing. Drop shipping available for distributors to ship directly to customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard retail pricing for individual consumers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wholesale/bulk pricing for authorized distributors |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Kahn Forge product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kahn Forge manufactures and distributes horseshoes (steel, aluminum, race plates, and therapeutic/special shoes), horseshoe nails, professional farrier hand tools, forging equipment, hoof pads, and hoof care products under the Thoro'Bred and Kahn Forge brands. The portfolio spans over 500 styles and sizes and is sold directly to consumers and through authorized distributors and dealers in the US and 30 foreign countries.
Product overview
Kahn Forge (a brand of Thoro'Bred, Inc.) is a manufacturer and distributor of horseshoes, horseshoe nails, farrier tools, and hoof care products. The company operates under two brands: Thoro'Bred (founded 1949, known for racing plates) and Kahn Forge (founded 1999, focused on farrier tools and riding shoes). The product portfolio spans five main categories: (1) Steel Horseshoes including Kahn Core, Kahn Certifier, Kahn Concave, Kahn Leap, Kahn Quest, Kahn Omni, and Vulcan series for various riding and racing applications; (2) Aluminum Horseshoes including Natural Balance NBS, PLR, PLR Wedge, PLR Race, and Kahn/Lite Champion aluminum variants; (3) Race Plates under the Thoro'Bred brand featuring ED Queen, Level Grip, Queen, Wedge, Quarter Horse, and World Racing plates; (4) Special/Therapeutic Shoes including Vulcan Heart Bar, Straight Bar, Egg Bar, and Glue-On kits; (5) Horseshoe Nails in multiple styles (E Head, KX, City Head, Race, Combo, Slim, KahnCave, Regular) in steel and copper; (6) Farrier Tools including nippers, pull offs, rasps (Bellota, Bassoli), hoof knives, tool boxes, and studs; (7) HorseCare products including hoof glue, sealants, packing, medications, supplements, and leg care; (8) Hoof Pads including snow pads, honeycomb pads, and shoe liners. The company manufactures over 500 styles and sizes and distributes throughout the United States and 30 foreign countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Steel Horseshoes
Quantifiable outcome
- Shoes require less shaping and modification than competing brands
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Kahn Forge
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Kahn Forge technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kahn Forge partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Kahn Forge competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- St. Croix Forge: U.S.-based horseshoe manufacturer producing steel and aluminum horseshoes for the professional farrier market. St. Croix Forge is a direct competitor to Kahn Forge in the U.S. farrier and riding shoe segments.
- Diamond Farrier: U.S. horseshoe manufacturer offering steel and aluminum horseshoes distributed through farrier supply channels. Diamond Farrier competes head-to-head with Kahn Forge in the American professional farrier segment.
- Kerckhaert Horseshoe Company: Dutch manufacturer of a comprehensive range of horseshoes, race plates, and farrier tools. Kerckhaert directly overlaps with Thoro'Bred/Kahn Forge in steel, aluminum, and therapeutic shoe categories and competes in the same U.S. distributor channel.
- Mustad Hoof Care: Norwegian-based Mustad is one of the world's largest horseshoe, horseshoe nail, and farrier tool manufacturers with a global distribution network. It directly competes with Kahn Forge across steel/aluminum horseshoes, nails, and professional farrier tools.
- Anvil Brand Shoe: U.S. supplier of horseshoes, farrier tools, and hoof care products. Anvil Brand competes directly with Kahn Forge across the full farrier product stack and shares the same wholesale distributor and dealer channels.
- Werkman Horseshoes: Dutch horseshoe manufacturer with deep presence in both European and U.S. farrier markets. Werkman competes directly with Kahn Forge across steel and aluminum riding shoes, race plates, and therapeutic shoe lines.
- Nordic Forge: U.S. manufacturer of farrier tools (nippers, hammers, rasps) and horseshoe-related equipment. Nordic Forge overlaps with Kahn Forge's farrier tools business and competes for the same distributor and farrier-pro customer base.
Regional players
- Bellota Agrisolutions: Spanish manufacturer of hand tools, including professional rasps and hoof knives that Kahn Forge itself distributes. Bellota is a partial competitor (farrier hand tools) and a supplier/partner rather than a full-line horseshoe peer.
Others
- Farrier Product Distribution: U.S. distributor and value-added reseller of farrier products from multiple manufacturers, including Kerckhaert and others. It is a channel partner and adjacent competitor to Kahn Forge's own dealer/distributor network, serving the same end farrier customer.
Broad incumbents
- EasyCare Inc. U.S. manufacturer of hoof boots, glue-on shoes, and equine protective footwear. EasyCare is an adjacent incumbent offering overlapping therapeutic/hoof protection products but with a different core delivery model (boots vs. nailed shoes) than Kahn Forge.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kahn Forge social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Kahn Forge leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Kahn Forge funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kahn Forge M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kahn Forge
What does Kahn Forge do?
Kahn Forge manufactures and distributes horseshoes (steel, aluminum, race plates, and therapeutic/special shoes), horseshoe nails, professional farrier hand tools, forging equipment, hoof pads, and hoof care products under the Thoro'Bred and Kahn Forge brands. The portfolio spans over 500 styles and sizes and is sold directly to consumers and through authorized distributors and dealers in the US and 30 foreign countries.
Is Kahn Forge a public or private company?
Kahn Forge is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Kahn Forge founded?
Kahn Forge was founded in 1949. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kahn Forge based?
Kahn Forge is headquartered in Anaheim, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kahn Forge make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Horseshoe Sales are the primary driver. The others are horseshoe Nails, farrier Tools, hoof Care Products and wholesale Distribution.
Who are Kahn Forge's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are St. Croix Forge, Diamond Farrier, Kerckhaert Horseshoe Company, Mustad Hoof Care, Anvil Brand Shoe, Werkman Horseshoes and Nordic Forge. Bellota Agrisolutions is listed as a regional player. Farrier Product Distribution is listed as an others. EasyCare Inc. is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Kahn Forge have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kahn Forge.