The hoof is trimmed in a normal fashion. The outside of the wall is rasped all the way around, wherever the glue will come in contact with the hoof wall.
Special attention is paid to rasping the heel area clean.
The size and type of the aluminum shoe to be used is determined. Care must be taken not to touch the hoof wall with the hands anywhere the glue will be applied to prevent any oil from the hands from getting onto the hoof. The hoof is wrapped in Saran Wrap before it is placed on the ground. The shoe is shaped. The shoe can be easily fitted to the hoof over the Saran Wrap.