Horse hoof health support
Stride-On™ is an easy-to-use leg band solution that protects and supports your horse’s hooves. It helps prevent and manage infections, speeds recovery, and keeps your horse comfortable, sound, and ready to ride
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Stride-On - Powered by CopperFlow™ technology
Our patented technology targets lameness by releasing a flow of copper straight to the hoof.
More days riding
No downtime, no drug,
no competition withdrawal period.
no competition withdrawal period.
Easy install
One time fit.
Safer - no repeat hoof handling.
Always active
Reliable protection,
round the clock.
Cost-effective
All-in-one solution.
Multiple uses.
“I’m impressed. Mud fever was a constant challenge, but Stride-On got us back to managing it effectively. The bands work on their own – with great results.”
- Lucy Laxon, Horse Owner
Helps prevent and treat mild hoof problems
Hoof care you can trust
Stride-On is the trusted hoof care for your horse
How does it work?
Stride-On™ is activated by moisture present in the animal’s environment. Using our CopperFlow™ technology, it releases a steady flow of copper, that naturally supports healthy hooves, skin, and keratin structure, for effective lameness support.
Made for tough conditions
Stride-On’s durable design stands up to muddy paddocks, horse movements, and daily wear. It stays on and keeps working, no matter the conditions. Gentle on skin and designed with animal comfort in mind.
Safe for horses and planet
MPI Approved - ACVM Exempt product
Eco-friendly – Stride-On delivers copper efficiently—just a few mg per day—protecting hooves while reducing waste.
Stride-On easy installation
Watch the video to see just how easy it is to install the Stride-On hoof band on your horse’s hoof!
Before & after - Thrush recovery
Before & after - Mud fever treatment
Why horse owners and vets trust Stride-On
Don’t just take our word for it - horse owners are already seeing amazing results
“I’m impressed. Mud fever was a constant challenge, but Stride-On got us back to managing it effectively. The bands work on their own – with great results.”
- Lucy Laxon, Horse Owner
“A week after using Stride-On, our horses’ thrush was gone—and even after 6 months in wet, muddy conditions, no further treatment was needed.”
- Alyssa Blumberg, Equestrian Center Owner
"I've seen nothing else support pastern dermatitis and frog infections this effectively, for prevention and treatment. Stride-On is revolutionary!"
- Eric Pierre Lévy, Equine Veterinary Surgeon
“I applied Stride-On to a horse with a long history of recurring mud fever—this winter, not a single flare-up. Couldn't be happier for him.”
- Hermine Delesalle, Horse Owner
General FAQs
We’ve pulled together the most common questions people have about Stride-On
What does Stride-On do?
Can I use Stride-On to prevent hoof infections?
Does Stride-On work for infections above its position on the leg?
How long does it take to notice an effect?
My horse often gets recurring hoof infections. Can Stride-On help?
Is it safe for my horse's skin?
Can it be used on all types of horses?
Is Stride-On a treatment?
Is Stride-On competition-safe?
Stride-On provides a continuous, low-dose release of copper ions from a band placed around the horse's pastern.
These copper ions move naturally down the leg with moisture and sweat, creating a gentle protective layer over the hoof wall, frog, and white line. Copper is well known for its broad antimicrobial activity, helping reduce bacteria and fungi that can damage hoof tissues.
Stride-On supports hoof hygiene and integrity. It is not a medicine and does not replace veterinary or farriery care.
Yes. Stride-On helps maintain a cleaner hoof environment, which reduces the conditions that allow infection to take hold.
Early and continuous use during wet or muddy conditions, or in horses prone to hoof problems, offers the best preventive support.
Early and continuous use during wet or muddy conditions, or in horses prone to hoof problems, offers the best preventive support.
No. The Stride-On leg band acts downward from the pastern. It continuously delivers copper ions toward the hoof and frog, but does not affect tissues above the band's placement (such as the fetlock or cannon area).
It depends on the type and depth of the hoof issue.
- For mild hoof hygiene concerns or early thrush, improvement may be noticed within 2–3 weeks.
- For deeper or long-standing issues, visible improvement may take 4–8 weeks, as horn regrows and healthier tissue replaces damaged areas.
Stride-On works best as part of a consistent routine including proper trimming, cleaning, and nutrition.
Yes. Stride-On helps by keeping the hoof surface less hospitable to microbes that cause recurring infections such as thrush or white-line deterioration.
For horses that are repeatedly affected, Stride-On can be worn continuously during wet, muddy, or humid periods when infection risk is high.
Always consult your vet or farrier if infections persist or worsen.
For horses that are repeatedly affected, Stride-On can be worn continuously during wet, muddy, or humid periods when infection risk is high.
Always consult your vet or farrier if infections persist or worsen.
Yes. The materials are gentle on the skin and designed for comfort while still standing up to tough paddock and training conditions.
Yes, Stride-On is suitable for virtually all horses — from ponies, broodmares, and young stock to sport, leisure, and working horses. It can be used safely on pleasure horses, show jumpers, eventers, dressage horses, racehorses, and endurance horses alike, and is easily adjustable to fit different leg shapes and sizes.
No. Stride-On is a supportive hoof-care device that complements normal management and veterinary care. It helps preserve hoof hygiene and resilience but is not a therapeutic or curative product.
Yes. Stride-On uses only elemental copper, which is not listed in the 2025 FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List as a banned or controlled substance. As formulated, Stride-On™️ contains only copper (no pharmacological actives), making it competition-safe under current FEI rules. However, users should confirm the most recent FEI list before use, as rules may change. The product provides topical copper contact only and does not interfere with veterinary withholding rules.
Condition-specific FAQs
We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about how Stride-On helps with various hoof conditions
Can Stride-On help with mud fever?
How does Stride-On support horses with thrush?
Does Stride-On help with white line disease or seedy toe?
What general benefits does Stride-On provide to hoof horn and frog quality?
Stride-On can assist by providing surface-level copper contact in the affected area when the skin is open or sensitive to bacterial growth.
However, thick or crusted scabs may block the copper flow from reaching the skin. In such cases, first soften or manage scabs under veterinary guidance before applying Stride-On. Always seek your vet's advice for active or painful skin lesions.
Thrush is typically caused by anaerobic bacteria and fungi thriving in damp, oxygen-poor areas of the frog and central sulcus.
Stride-On helps by continuously releasing small amounts of copper ions that move toward these regions, suppressing microbial activity and helping maintain a drier, healthier surface. For severe cases with deep necrotic tissue, veterinary or farrier debridement may be needed first. Stride-On can then help preserve the clean environment during recovery.
Stride-On helps by continuously releasing small amounts of copper ions that move toward these regions, suppressing microbial activity and helping maintain a drier, healthier surface. For severe cases with deep necrotic tissue, veterinary or farrier debridement may be needed first. Stride-On can then help preserve the clean environment during recovery.
White line disease or seedy toe occurs when bacteria or fungi invade and degrade the junction between the hoof wall and sole, sometimes extending behind the wall where treatment is difficult to reach.
Stride-On’s continuous copper release helps protect and support the recovery of affected hooves by maintaining a hostile environment for microbes on the surface. However, because copper cannot reach deep separations, effective treatment requires that the area first be cleaned or debrided by a professional. Once the hoof has been properly prepared, Stride-On helps maintain hoof hygiene and reduce the risk of reinfection as the horn regrows.
Copper ions from Stride-On bind to the outer keratin layer, forming a thin mineral film that helps the horn stay cleaner and more resistant to softening from moisture or manure contact. This helps the hoof surface remain firmer between trims and complements good farriery and nutrition. Stride-On does not change how keratin is made — it protects what is already there.
Safety & maintenance FAQs
We’ve pulled together the key questions on using and maintaining Stride-On safely
How do I fit it?
How long does a Stride-On band last?
Can Stride-On be used year-round?
Is Stride-On effective for hoof infections that happen during dry months?
How should I care for it? My band is stained, does it still work?
Can I use Stride-On with topical hoof products?
When should I seek professional help?
Simply secure the band around the pastern. The band should not be tight (allow two fingers to fit under the band) — one-time fit, no mess, no fuss. You don't need any tools or wraps. Please always use caution during hoof care.
Each band typically remains active for up to 6 months of continuous use, depending on climate, humidity, and wear. You can check activity by gently touching the copper insert (it should retain its metallic sheen) or by using copper test strips. Replace the band when the copper is exhausted or the strap shows wear.
Yes. It is safe for year-round use, especially for horses prone to hoof hygiene problems or kept in damp environments. Many owners use it continuously during high-risk seasons and remove it during dry months.
Though less frequent they do happen. In the absence of any environmental moisture, we advise that you wet the band once a day to ensure it is active. Do not hose the hoof as it can wash the copper off.
It's easy — you don't need to do much. Ensure the band is free of mud or other buildup, which can form a solid layer and block copper release. The band must remain unobstructed to function properly. Discolouration or staining is normal and caused by environmental exposure. It does not affect performance.
Yes. Stride-On is compatible with most hoof-cleaning and conditioning routines. Avoid heavy greases or impermeable coatings on the pastern, which could block copper ion flow.
If your horse shows persistent lameness, deep cracks, discharge, or strong odour, or if swelling extends above the pastern, contact your veterinarian or farrier immediately. Stride-On supports hoof health, but diagnosis and treatment decisions always belong to qualified professionals.
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