Performance Shoes
Injury and disease can cut short a performance horse's career. The use of the shoe may help to counter those effects and prolong the use of the horse. Increasing the coverage of the foot and decreasing concussion helps slow cartilage and bone degeneration. The support feature of a bar shoe helps prevent tendon and ligament strains. Increasing the web of the shoe or the addition of pads can help with sore feet by increasing the coverage of the sole. Concussion can be reduced by the use of pads or special shoes with treads.
Shoes are necessary for the optimum performance of equine athletes. They can, in the quest for the blue ribbon or to be first over the finish line, create a dangerous condition for the horse. For example, increased strain on bones and joints caused by increased traction is going to show up as injuries over the long term. However, shoes have undoubtedly helped countless horses to cope with the job they are required to do with comfort and safety when chosen and applied correctly.
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