Corrective Shoes
Corrective shoes have a wide variety of applications and can both
prevent lameness as well as cure a lameness problem.
Some corrective shoes such as egg bars can be fitted upon
assessment of a horse where visual diagnosis can be achieved for
either a current problem or to prevent a problem from arising.
Other types, mainly that of the heart bar require the expertise of a
Vet as x-rays are necessary prior to the application of this type of
shoe. This is due to how accurately they have to be fitted.
An incorrectly fitted heart bar shoe could be fatal to a horse.
I will always advise clients when I think any corrective work is
required on their horse. I will, if necessary instruct the
client that I wish their Vet to be involved in the diagnosis and
prognosis of a condition and state whether x-rays of the horses
lower leg and/or foot are required.
As the cost of corrective Farriery work takes a great deal longer
and greater knowledge the prices of the shoes are greater than that
of normal shoeing. A discussion with each client is required
about the costs involved before work is undertaken. This is
necessary to ensure the client understands fully the costs involved
with each case.
Corrective Steel Bar Shoes
Key Benefits
- Give additional support to the back of the limb
- Spreads the horses weight over a greater surface area
- Gives extra stability to the hoof capsule
Pricing
There are additional types of corrective steel shoes available
although the selection above are used most frequently. Other
types of shoe will be used when required. If you would like
any information on a shoe not listed here then please
click here to email me.
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