Doc Foal’s -- Customer Testimonials

Customer reviews of The Black Pads (Original, Sport, Original PLUS and Sport PLUS) and  Magnetic Bell Boots. These reviews describe individual customer experiences; results may vary.

The Black Pads - Original

5 out of 5  |  October 20, 2026

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

— Johanna Karvinen

Good quality pad with flexibility to fit for specific needs

5 out of 5  |  August 14, 2026

“Good quality pad with flexibility to fit for specific needs. Nice softer cushioning pad than others tried..”

— Gillian K.

I have put the large pads on my trotter

5 out of 5  |  July 23, 2026

“I have put the large pads on my trotter He has big feet narrow but really long I can never get shoes that come back far enough to give him heel support These pads are perfect for my horse as the finish right back to the bulbs”

— William S.

The horses love these pads.

5 out of 5  |  May 15, 2026

“The horses love these pads. We have one that has a thin sole and he will act like he's dying without them. But once they are on, he is sound.”

— Stephanie G.

My horse loves these pads!!

5 out of 5  |  October 31, 2025

“After battling soundness issues for several years my farrier told me he had heard about these pads from a friend of his, I ordered a pair and noticed a huge difference in my horse right away. He has now been in the pads for over a year now and we’ve been able to consistently show and train. He is so much more comfortable! The service and the shipping is also amazing. They are always shipped out same day which is great for someone like me who sometimes forgets to order! Thank you for a great product!!!”

— Caroline T.

 

Game-changer

5 out of 5  |  October 9, 2025

“These pads have been an absolute game-changer for my mare! She is running barrels now without hesitation and coming out of shows sound. Love them!”

— Janet W.

 

The Black Pads Original PLUS

Once again

5 out of 5  |  October 15, 2026

“Once again,quick service. I don’t think it’s coincidental, but everyone who puts these on a horse, has great results, being either a win or a place! And it’s only a few days after putting them on. So the horses adapt quickly.i am also testing racetracks for hardness by way of clegg. I’d love to hear from anyone with some experience in that field! Barnsy”

— Paul B. “Barnsy”

A shoe that feels very good

5 out of 5  |  October 6, 2026

“A shoe that feels very good. The horse’s front end relaxed and the shoulders moved more freely with these.”

— Tanja G.

Translated from Finnish. Original review: Erittäin hyvän tuntuinen kenkä. Hevosen etupää rentoutui ja lavat aukesi näiden myötä.

Just as described. Great customer service!

5 out of 5  |  September 16, 2026

“The pad material was described by my farrier as “very durable but with the right amount of cushion.” We’ve only had them on my gelding for just under 2 weeks, but my gelding seems to be moving confidently and feels good under saddle. So far, I am pleased with these pads. The customer service is also spot on! I just ordered my second pair to have as a back up.”

— Wendy T.

Absolute great for my standardbred mare

5 out of 5  |  August 9, 2026

“Absolute great for my standardbred mare , she loves her pads and is striding out like never before.. Thank you for all your help and answering so many questions so I can learn about this new item..”

— Patricia R.

Best pads!

5 out of 5  |  April 23, 2026

“These pads have been a life saver for my barrel horse! He has a bad knee and normal steel shoes were making his knee even more sore after rides. After 1 ride with these pads under his shoes he was remarkably better and was not sore after his ride! They have made a huge impact with him barrel racing! I can say he is 100% sound after every ride with these pads!”

— Hannah W.

Game changers

5 out of 5  |  May 23, 2025

“I’ve been using these shoes for years now. They are game changers. I haven’t had a single quarter crack on one of my horses, that have been in these shoes for at least two months. Horses just stay sounder in these shoes, from the feet on up. And any horse I get that runs down, I put them on behind, and they don’t run down anymore.”

— Greg T

Absolutely amazing Pad

5 out of 5  |  May 19, 2025

“My horse has been on again off again lame for the last 8 years and when I moved to Tennessee three years ago the lameness became more pronounced and more frequent. I've had 3 X-rays eight different veterinarians 10 different farriers and I am not kidding but not one of the these professionals mentioned a possibility of navicular. It wasn't until my own research last year that I realized that he had navicular syndrome and contracted heels and I followed up with a top veterinarian here in Shelby Tennessee who confirmed my research. After that I tried many different pads, a couple different types of shoes and nothing made my horse sound. I ran across Gary's pad about 2 months ago and talked to him and his wife at length. Super duper nice people, extremely knowledgeable and just downright good folk. Anyway I put their pad on my horse and gave it a few days and then I worked him out in the field and he was 90% sound. He would still be a little ouchy because of the uneven ground but here it is 5 weeks later and he is 100% sound in the outside paddock. I am ecstatic. As he continues to improve and his contracted heels come down to where they're supposed to be I will be working him in the indoor arena. I cannot say enough about this pad..”

— Dena T.

 

The Black Pads - Sport

Great service …

5 out of 5  |  July 29, 2026

“Great service …. Very honest. …. Highly recommend”

— Michael H.

My trotter

5 out of 5  |  May 21, 2026

“My trotter, after winning a group 1 in Aussie, has had a career, of getting half way, and breaking! We’ve put red on front and black on the back . Had two trials, and got around . Had another yesterday, lead by 7-8 lengths, then put 15 lengths on them !! Fingers still crossed!”

— Paul B. “Barnsy”

 

The magnetic pads are great my horse loves them

5 out of 5  |  August 12, 2026

“The magnetic pads are great my horse loves them, and I started a friend whom had a horse that has a bowed tendon so, I will be checking on him today. Thank you for all your infomation and help on getting the right sizes.”

— Patricia R.

First start in The Black Pads

5 out of 5  |  May 23, 2025

“Our horse raced for first time in Docfoals pads on 5/8 mile track and usually has rundown but had none and finished strong 2nd. They look great and give all the support needed. Thanks for a great product we will continue to use them.”

— J. Sperry

 

The Black Pads - Sport PLUS

A very good shoe

5 out of 5  |  October 1, 2026

“A very good shoe. The front fetlocks and knees have been troubling the horse, and with these shoes the horse is much more relaxed, the shoulders move more freely, the tension in the neck has eased and the movement is better.”

— Tanja G.

Translated from Finnish. Original review: Todella hyvä kenkä. Etu vuohiset ja polvet vaivannut ja näillä kengillä hevonen paljon rennompi, lavat aukeaa paremmin, kaulan jännitys lauennut ja liike parempi.

This is something what work

5 out of 5  |  August 17, 2026

“This is something what work. Realy recomend. Good service and Quick delivery [two thumbs up emojis]”

— Kenneth D.

Great Pad

5 out of 5  |  August 10, 2026

“Great Quality and user friendly! Ships Fast.”

— Cindy A.

Hard tracks

5 out of 5  |  August 8, 2026

“Hard tracks stop the horses racing these pads make a huge difference for the horses feeling the jarring”

— William S.

Thanks

4 out of 5  |  June 14, 2026

“Thanks, my trotter, after winning his trial, bolted home by 4 lengths, on one of the hardest tracks in nz. Although, interesting to hear that a supplier in Australia, can supply for nz 60,black & nz 80 for red pads, and she gets them from you!? I was promoting them here to the trainers, but would need a sharper price!”

— Paul B. “Barnsy”

5 out of 5  |  May 6, 2026

“Been using this pad for 2 years now This pad has tremendously help my colt with rundowns would highly recommend this pad. We always joke around say its time for a new set of Jordans. The pads hold up really good we get about 2 shoeing out of 1 set”

— steve w.

 

Magnetic Bell Boots

Works wonders have a set for every horse

5 out of 5  |  June 1, 2026

“I have a set for every horse in my barn 12 horses total. These work wonders in their feet and make things a lot easier. I started with 1 pair loved the results and the amount of time it saved I ended up getting a set for every horse.”

— Billy A.

Great product

5 out of 5  |  May 14, 2026

“Great product, well made!”

— Susan A.

5 out of 5  |  May 12, 2026

“Love this product! Easy to use, durable and has seemed to help my horses feet, they used to be hot to the touch but after using these every day they feel ice cold!”

— Julia F.

The best magnet Bell boots on the market

5 out of 5  |  October 30, 2025

“I’ve been using the bell boot magnets for some time now and have seen a decrease in heet in my horses feet and also have had great success with the magnets helping with inflammation . I it would sallow me to give these magnet bell boots 100 stars I would.”

— Jason W.

Great product

5 out of 5  |  May 23, 2025

“I’m very familiar with these magnets. I’m happy to see them in bell boots that I can have on my horses 24/7, even in the field. I’ve been using them for about two months and I can see the difference. I haven’t had to inject any coffin joints since I’ve been using the bell boots. Best new product I’ve seen on the market in years.”

— Greg T.