Frequently Asked

Yes. Z-Hub Private Limited is the exclusive distributor of Kerckhaert performance horseshoes in Pakistan. Products are imported and supplied for thoroughbred racing, polo, sport horses, and professional farriery applications — with technical guidance provided alongside every supply.

For flat racing performance, the standard choice is:

For polo horses at any level, the preferred model is:

Kerckhaert shoes are precision-forged in the Netherlands to exacting metallurgical standards. The consistency of weight, geometry, and nail-hole placement allows farriers to achieve repeatable results across multiple horses — critical in a training or polo stable where variation between shoes affects stride mechanics.

Ordinary shoes from non-specialist suppliers vary significantly in alloy composition, which affects how they wear under track or field conditions. The difference becomes most visible in the last days before a race or match, when shoe integrity matters most.

Racing plates are lightweight — minimising mass at the hoof for speed and stride efficiency. Every gram saved at the foot reduces the energy cost of each stride over a race distance.

Polo shoes are heavier and wider by design, providing the lateral stability and grip needed for sudden stops, pivots, and acceleration on the polo field. The Steel Kings High Goal also accommodates stud fitting for varying ground conditions.

Liberty Nails by Kerckhaert are the standard recommendation for racing and polo applications — consistent shank geometry ensures clean driving and a secure clinch, reducing the risk of cast shoes during high-intensity performance.

For farriers working with both racing plates and polo shoes, Liberty Nails are sized to match across the Kerckhaert range, simplifying the kit carried to a race day or polo match.

Strom Polo Studs by Kerckhaert are supplied for polo applications — offering reliable grip and controlled slide appropriate to the grass and hard ground surfaces common on Pakistani polo fields.

Stud selection depends on current ground hardness. We can advise on appropriate sizing and placement for specific polo grounds and conditions.

Yes. Diamond Hoof Care Solutions by Kerckhaert are stocked alongside shoes and nails. Our consultancy service includes hoof health assessment guidance for farriers and stable managers — particularly around hoof wall integrity, sole condition, and the relationship between footing quality at Pakistani tracks and hoof wear.

For actively racing horses, the standard interval is four to six weeks. High-frequency training schedules on hard track surfaces — common at Lahore Race Club during peak season — may warrant closer inspection at three to four weeks.

Kerckhaert Liberty Nails are designed to maintain clinch integrity through intensive track work between shoeing cycles, reducing the risk of mid-campaign shoe loss.

Z-Hub imports and distributes products from two premium nutrition houses:

• Farnam USA (Central Life Sciences) — multivitamins, electrolytes, iron-based stamina tonics, liniments, poultices, weight-gain formulas, and racing performance enhancers
• LPC France (Laboratoire LPC) — European pharmaceutical-grade formulations including multivitamins, electrolyte blends, endurance tonics, and muscle recovery products

Farnam USA products are research-backed, field-tested across American thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing — pragmatic, broad-spectrum formulations with proven track records across varied climates including heat and humidity comparable to Lahore summers.

LPC France products reflect European pharmaceutical-grade precision — higher bioavailability formulations with tighter dosing protocols, well suited to polo horses under a structured supplementation programme.

Many clients use both: Farnam for day-to-day maintenance and electrolyte management, LPC for targeted pre-race or pre-match protocols.

Yes. Consultancy services cover:

• Performance horseshoe selection by discipline and ground condition
• Polo shoeing strategy aligned to competition schedule
• Tack and equipment advisory
• Race and polo training consultation
• Equine nutrition planning and protocol design

Yes. Z-Hub assists clients in importing thoroughbreds and polo horses for breeding and competition — managing logistics, quarantine compliance, and acclimatisation to Pakistani conditions.

The stable has particular experience importing horses from Argentina, where longstanding relationships with Argentine players, farriers, and breeders support informed selection and smooth transit.

Yes. Z-Stables maintains active relationships with Argentine players, referees, farriers, and trainers who regularly visit Lahore during the polo season. This network directly informs the shoeing protocols and product selection used in Pakistan's high-goal polo — including the establishment of Steel Kings High Goal as the standard polo shoe at the Master Paints franchise.

Yes. Z-Hub Private Limited supplies horseshoes, farriery nails, studs, and equine nutrition nationwide across Pakistan — serving racing stables, polo clubs, and professional farriers from Lahore to Karachi, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.

Contact us directly:

• Phone: +92 333 445 6677
• Email: [email protected]

We discuss requirements, confirm current availability, and arrange supply with technical guidance on application included at no additional charge.

Z-Hub Private Limited offers:

• Kerckhaert Kings Plate Extra Sound (racing)
• Kerckhaert Steel Kings High Goal (polo)
• Kerckhaert Liberty Farrier Nails
• Kerckhaert Strom Polo Studs
• Diamond Hoof Care Solutions
• Farnam USA equine nutrition range
• LPC France equine nutrition range
• Horse import facilitation (thoroughbreds & polo horses)
• Racing and polo consultancy

Z-Stables was founded in 1969 by the late Sheikh Zaheer Aslam — over 55 years of thoroughbred racing heritage in Pakistan across three generations of the family. It is one of the country's longest continuously operating racing operations and is recognised by its historic white-and-red racing silks at Lahore Race Club.

Z-Stables operates from two locations in Lahore, Pakistan:

• Lahore Race Club — active racing and training base
• Model Town, Lahore — administrative and distribution headquarters

• Thoroughbred racing stables across Pakistan
• High-goal polo teams and clubs
• Professional and amateur farriers
• Performance horse owners in racing and polo
• Horse breeders and importers