Getting a Solid Finish With Your Clinch Block

If you've ever tried to set a nail without a clinch block, you probably realized pretty quickly that something was missing. It's one of those deceptively simple tools that makes a massive difference in how secure a horseshoe stays on the hoof. You can have the best shoes and the sharpest nails in the world, but if that finish isn't tight, you're just waiting for a shoe to go flying in the middle of a ride. ...

March 2, 2026 · 7 min · Coby Viviana