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Abstract

A wedge pad for fitting between a shortened horseshoe and a horse's foot that has collapsed heels and/or a counter-rotated pedal bone. It provides support across the full width of the heel, raising it relative to the toe, correcting the angle and, being free from the fixation of a full shoe, allows natural expansion of the heel. There is a triangular central frog support sharing the load, reducing the total pressure on the damaged heel, and stimulating blood flow aiding recovery. The heel portion has a plurality of grooves on the ground contact surface, extending from toe to heel, providing greater flexibility. This adds to the cushioning effect provided by the thick heel portion, reducing the impact on the damaged heel. Preferably the pad is made from a resilient thermoplastic material that cushions the heel during impact (movement), thus reducing the stresses on the damaged tissues.

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