Method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of horses from co

Details Method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of horses from co Method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of horses from co

1989-09-08

1991-07-09

Swiatek, Robert P.

Farriery

Shoes

Cushioned

168 28, 168 14, A01L 702

Patent

active

050296485

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of a horse from concussive forces are described. A pad manufactured of woven felt is fixedly secured between each of the horse's hooves and a horseshoe. The pad has a size and shape approximating that of the horseshoe, and has a preferred thickness of about 0.125-0.250 inches, a surface density of about 30.0-68.0 ounces/square yard, and a density of about 0.218-0.304 ounces/cubic inch. In a preferred embodiment, the pad is first attached to the horseshoe followed by attachment of the horseshoe and pad to the hoof. Any excess portions of the pad extending beyond the edges of the horseshoe are trimmed off.

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Article from Equus entitled (vol. 141, pp. 27-30) "Spring-Loaded Shoes".

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