Posted by Baron Tayler, RJFE on July 27, 2002 at 10:10:18:
In Reply to: Re: bowed horses posted by terrypatking on July 26, 2002 at 11:16:01:
: : : We have been useing the hind world plate, on the front, to give relief to are bowed horses. However, we would like to get the heels up a little to help the break-over. What do you suggest ? Is there a type of shoe like the WRP but with a little wedge heel?
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: : : Thanks Terry
: : Dear Terry,
: : I am guessing that this is a runner, (thoroughbred or quarterhorse we are talking about). Are you familiar with the NBS (Natural Balance Shoe) in aluminum? There are thoroughbreds running in these shoes and doing very well. It has a great breakover area and it is wedged or tapered at the heels too. It is a wide shoe, but has sole relief so that the width is for sole protection and balance. We do make aluminum Wedge shoes in fronts and hinds, but the toe is not set back as far as the WRP hind. Last but not least, you might try our Bevel Toe Champion with the Leg Saver Pad. This will give you the better breakover and the vulcanized pad will provide a cushion for those tendons.
: : Don't worry about these shoes being to big or wide for a race horse. I can tell you that not too long ago one tied a track record and won a million dollars wearing our Lite Champions.
: Thanks for the information. I am just trying to win a cheap climer and the Natural Balance approach sounds like it will help keep my horses a little sounder. However, I am not sure who makes this shoe. When I go to your web site I cannot find it listed either under hind or front shoes. Please advise.
: Terry
They're in the Aluminum Competition Shoes section. Or use
the search box and type in the word Natural.
Baron