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A device for elevating a horse hoof to encourage the horse to lift the opposite hoof for shoeing. The device includes primarily a sock configured to be releasably mounted on a horse hoof and at least one riser secured to the sock for elevating the horse hoof. The sock is fabricated of a pliable material and is configured to conform to the hoof of the horse when attached. An opening is provided in the rear of the sock to enable mounting and dismounting of the sock on the hoof. A fastening device is carried by the sock to secure the sock to the hoof to prevent unselected removal. The sock is carried by a primary riser. The primary riser is comprised of a plurality of riser pads stacked one on top of another. The riser pads are secured to each other in a conventional manner. A horseshoe is mounted on the bottom surface of the primary riser in order to enhance the durability of the bottom riser pad. A crease is defined on the bottom surface of the horseshoe to provide traction for the horse and to prevent wear of the primary riser. In order to further elevate the horse, a secondary riser is provided. The secondary riser is constructed in much the same manner as the primary riser. However, the secondary riser may define an overall height different than the primary riser. A through opening is defined by the secondary riser to receive a bolt. The primary riser defines a threaded bolt receptor for receiving the distal end of a bolt.

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