Soundhorse

What Soundhorse does

SoundHorse, founded in 1983 by Rob Sigafoos and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, develops therapeutic equine horseshoes, hoof care supplies, and educational resources for professional farriers, equine veterinarians/podiatrists, and performance-horse owners. Its core technology is the patented Sigafoos Fabric Cuff System — an indirect glue-on attachment developed with the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center — paired with proprietary urethane rim pads (performance blue, 90 shore A; therapeutic black, 60 shore A with 3x shock absorption), thermoset urethane direct-glue shoes using Flexx grABS bonding, and T6-aluminum nail-on designs featuring omnidirectional breakover. The portfolio spans eight collections: Sigafoos, Flexx, Nail-On, Foal, Support & Protection, Hoof Repair, Hoof Health, and Application Supplies.

The business sells pay-as-you-go unit-priced physical products (prices ranging from approximately $34 per pair for ThermoPad up to $325 per single Ice Boot) through a combination of direct e-commerce on SoundHorse.com and a wholesale network of 65+ distributors across 12+ countries, complemented by an education-driven marketing program that includes the International Hoof-Care Summit, AAEP Annual Convention, and Rood & Riddle International Podiatry Conference. In 2022, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital acquired the SoundHorse brand to preserve the product line, and the company now runs with 1–10 employees while continuing product refreshes (Race Plate in 2024, updated Medial/Lateral Extensions in 2025) and clinical co-development with named equine podiatrists.

Name

Soundhorse

Legal name

SoundHorse

Website

https://soundhorse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SoundHorse, founded in 1983 and now owned by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, designs and sells therapeutic horseshoes, hoof care supplies, and educational resources for farriers, equine veterinarians, and performance horse owners worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Therapeutic Horseshoes

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMABAJ

Sports Medicine, Lameness & Performance (Equine)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Large Animal & Equine Veterinary Services

SECONDARYAFADAEAG

Equine Supplements & Additives (Vitamins/Minerals, Joint, Digestive, Electrolytes)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Feed Manufacturing/Equine Feed

SECONDARYHLAMAHAE

Equine Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets

Keywords

• Therapeutic horseshoes
• Equine hoof care
• Glue-on horseshoes
• Farrier supplies
• Equine podiatry products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Therapeutic Horseshoe Products: Direct product sales of therapeutic horseshoes including Sigafoos, Flexx, Nail-On, Foal, and Support & Protection product lines. Products sold through distributors worldwide and direct e-commerce.
2. Hoof Care Supplies: Sales of application supplies including EquAcrylic adhesive, adhesive dispensing guns, fabric repair materials, Farrier shears, and hoof health products including supplements and topical treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Soundhorse designs, manufactures, and distributes therapeutic equine horseshoes and hoof care products, including the Sigafoos and Flexx glue-on horseshoe lines, nail-on plates, foal correction products, hoof repair materials, and adhesive application supplies. The company sells directly to farriers, hoof care professionals, equine veterinarians, and through a network of more than 69 farrier supply distributors.

Product overview

SoundHorse is a therapeutic hoof care company offering a comprehensive portfolio of equine products. The core product lines include Sigafoos (forged aluminum horseshoes with fabric cuff indirect glue system), Flexx (thermoset urethane direct glue-on shoes), Nail-On therapeutic horseshoes (Evolution, Race Plate), and specialized Foal products. These are complemented by Support & Protection materials (EquiFlex, Heart Bar Insert, ThermoPad, Universal Boot Pad), Hoof Repair supplies (Fabrics, Suture Kits, Larval Therapy), Hoof Health products (Natural Hoof supplement, Docasco topical, Ice Boot, BoneRight), and Application Supplies (EquAcrylic adhesive, dispensing tools). The company was founded in 1983 by Rob Sigafoos and acquired by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in 2022, with over 40 years of industry experience serving 50,000+ horses through 65+ distributors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sigafoos: Forged aluminum horseshoes with rim pad and fabric cuff, including various models such as Elite Flat, Morrison Roller Motion, Evolution, Universal Cuff, Elite Wedge, Elite XB, Extra Sound, Sport Queens, Sport XLT, Sport Outer Rim, and Series II.

Products and services

• Sigafoos Glue-On Horseshoes
• Flexx Glue-On Horseshoes Glue-on horseshoe line offering flexible therapeutic and performance options for farriers and veterinarians managing a range of hoof conditions.
• Evolution Nail-On Horseshoe Nail-on horseshoe featuring omnidirectional breakover design intended for therapeutic and performance applications. Sold to farriers and equine veterinarians.
• Race Plate Nail-On Horseshoe Nail-on performance horseshoe designed for racehorses and high-performance equine athletes.
• Foal Correction Products Specialty horseshoes and hoof care products for treating flexural and angular limb deformities in foals. Sold to farriers and equine veterinarians.
• Hoof Repair and Support Materials Products for hoof wall repair, support, and protection including crack repair and wall reinforcement materials used by farriers and veterinarians.
• Hoof Health Supplements Nutritional supplements intended to support overall hoof health in horses.
• Application Supplies Adhesives, dispensing guns, and other application accessories required to attach glue-on horseshoes and hoof repair materials. Sold to farriers and hoof care professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ horses helped since founding in 1983
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rood & Riddle Equine HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquired SoundHorse brand in 2022 to ensure the product line remained available to hoof-care providers, horses, and their owners. The Rood & Riddle team saw the potential and wanted to preserve the legacy of Rob Sigafoos's pioneering work. Several Rood & Riddle podiatrists including Dr. Scott Morrison, Dr. Scott Fleming, and Dr. Craig Lesser work closely with SoundHorse on product development and clinical testing.
• Auburn University Equestrian TeamminorOthersTop-ranked NCEA equestrian team whose horse Palmer competes in horsemanship division. Palmer is maintained with SoundHorse Natural Hoof supplement, Docasco, and Sigafoos Morrison Roller Motion shoes.
• Summer JustusminorOthersFEI Grand Prix level show jumper competing with La Belle SCF and Lasbub 458. Horses are maintained with SoundHorse Evolution nail-on shoes, ThermoPad, Docasco, and Natural Hoof supplement.
• Breeders Farrier SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost of SoundHorse & Breeders Supply Clinic on February 22, 2025 in Lexington, KY featuring Dr. Scott Fleming. Clinic included lectures on hoof pathology and therapeutic shoeing, demonstrations, and live shoeing sessions.
• Grand Circuit ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of the February 22, 2025 SoundHorse & Breeders Farrier Supply Clinic. Shares commitment to advancing the hoof care industry.
• FPD, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of the February 22, 2025 SoundHorse & Breeders Farrier Supply Clinic. Farrier products distributor sharing commitment to advancing the hoof care industry.
• University of Pennsylvania New Bolton CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Rob Sigafoos in 1983 to develop the original Sigafoos fabric cuff system. Distinguished speakers from New Bolton Center including Andrew van Eps, BVSc., PhD., MACVSc., DACVIM present at the Rood & Riddle International Podiatry Conference.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EasyCare Inc. EasyCare designs and sells glue-on hoof boots and natural-horsemanship products for horses, directly competing with SoundHorse in the therapeutic and performance glue-on shoe category. Their Easyboot Glue-On and Glove product lines target the same farrier/trimmer channel.
• Vettec: Vettec manufactures hoof adhesives, pour-in pad materials, and hoof repair products widely used by farriers. They compete directly with SoundHorse's EquAcrylic adhesive and EquiFlex silicone packing products in the therapeutic hoof care supply category.
• Polyflex Horseshoes: Polyflex (a Grand Circuit brand) makes direct-glue polyurethane horseshoes, a direct alternative to SoundHorse's Flexx line. Both products target the same farrier and veterinarian customers who need non-nail attachment solutions.
• Grand Circuit Products: Grand Circuit distributes therapeutic horseshoes, race plates, and farrier products through racing industry channels. They overlap with SoundHorse in race plate and therapeutic shoe distribution and are also a current clinic co-sponsor.
• Thoro'Bred Racing Plate Company: Thoro'Bred is a specialist in aluminum race plates and therapeutic racehorse shoeing products, directly competing with SoundHorse's Race Plate launch in the Thoroughbred/Standardbred racing segment.

Broad incumbents

• Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory: Kerckhaert is one of the largest global manufacturers of horseshoes, including therapeutic and racing lines. Their broad catalog competes with SoundHorse's nail-on therapeutic offerings and reaches the same farrier distribution channel worldwide.
• Mustad Hoofcare: Mustad is a global incumbent in horseshoe nails, tools, and farrier products. They serve the same farrier customer base as SoundHorse with broader catalog of conventional products, including the Carrera, Liberty, and Delta RN lines referenced in SoundHorse's Race Plate compatibility.
• Absorbine: Absorbine is a long-established equine care brand offering topicals, supplements, and hoof care products. Their Hooflex and targeted equine supplements overlap with SoundHorse's Docasco and Natural Hoof supplement SKUs in the broader equine health category.

Regional players

• FPD Inc. FPD is a North American-focused farrier product distributor that also develops some branded farrier tools. They are an existing SoundHorse clinic sponsor and overlap with SoundHorse at the distributor level for therapeutic and specialty farrier products.

Emerging players

• Platinum Performance: Platinum Performance is a premium equine nutrition brand with formulations that include hoof health ingredients. They compete indirectly with SoundHorse's Natural Hoof and BoneRight supplements in the veterinarian-recommended equine nutrition segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SoundHorseSigafoos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoundHorseTechnologies
• Instagraminstagram.com/soundhorsetech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soundhorse

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Investors

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M&A

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