Posted by Frank on May 30, 2003 at 09:44:33:
In Reply to: Shoes for Police Horses posted by M. W. Myers, D.V.M. on May 29, 2003 at 20:03:14:
: I do the veterinary work for the US Park Police and there needs to be some serious changes in their shoeing.
: My question is what sort of material would wear well enough on pavement with reasonable traction for these horses.
: Currently they wear a steel shoe with borium calks at the toes and heels. They wear out a set of shoes approximately every six weeks.
: All input would be appreciated with experience in this area of materials.
: M. W. Myers, D.V.M.
The Minneapolis mounted patrol changed over to the NBS polysteel with very good results they are finding good traction and comfort for the horses via the NB trim and appilcation of them They use these horses are the lakes and rivers around both of the cities and quite impressed with the traction in not so good conditions
Frank