Horseshoe+Problems

__**CCT 333 Horseshoe Redesign Concept: Quick Sandal**__



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__**Problems with Horseshoe and shoeing process**__


 * __Concept of lameness__**

Lameness in horses is a term used to refer any conditions occurred where they fail to travel in a regular manner on all four feet.

Most common lameness are caused by the hoof: - Inflammatory diseases from the hoof - Overwork on different types of terrain - Injuries and poor farrier work

Process:__**
 * __Process of shoeing and shoeing mistakes

- The farrier trims the hoof wall, the sole and the frog of the hoof to the desired length and size - The horseshoe is then measured to the foot and are bent to the correct shape according to the hoof - The farrier then nails the shoes onto the hoof along the side of the hoof and smoothen the sharp parts

__**Shoeing mistakes:**__

Mistakes are made even by a skilled farrier... - When horses don’t stand still - Nail goes to close to the sensitive part of the horse - Hoof is either damaged or it is too thin - Shoe doesn’t fit the size - Incorrect angle of the shoe

Results in… - Lameness - Bleeding and pain