Farriery Flashcards
1
Q
What type of shoe can provide additional support to pedal bone
A
heart bar shoe
2
Q
List 3 main benefits to heart bar shoes
A
some load transferred from hoof wall to sole
independent movement of heel bulbs reduced
better loading of heel region can stimulate better quality heel growth
3
Q
Name 2 technologies that can improve on heart bar shoes
A
pads
resins injected into space between pad and sole to reduce concussion
4
Q
List 6 conditions that can benefit from hoof support
A
Laminitis
palmar heel pain
pedal bone fractures
horses prone to bruising
conformation
keratomas
