Grand Circuit Aluminum Straight Heart Bar Shoes - Unclipped
Ensure your horse's comfort and stability with the Grand Circuit Aluminum Straight Heart Bar Shoes, designed specifically for horses with high heels or upright pasterns. These unclipped shoes offer exceptional frog support, helping to stabilize the coffin bone (P3) through gentle contact with the frog. The aluminum construction provides a lightweight yet durable solution, ideal for horses requiring therapeutic support.
Available Sizes:
- Size #5: Width = 4.5" x Length = 4.74" - Circumference: 12.5"
- Size #6: Width = 4.5" x Length = 5.02" - Circumference: 13-5/16"
- Size #7: Width = 4.75" x Length = 5.29" - Circumference: 14"
- Size #8: Width = 5.0" x Length = 5.57" - Circumference: 14-13/16"
- Size #9: Width = 5.25" x Length = 5.85" - Circumference: 15.5"
Key Features:
- Frog Support: The heart bar provides crucial stabilization for P3 by supporting the frog, which is particularly important for horses with high heels or upright pasterns.
- Durable Aluminum Construction: Offers a lightweight yet strong option, reducing strain on the horse's limbs while providing necessary support.
- Therapeutic Design: The heart bar's position should be 1/4" to 1/3" behind the frog's apex, ensuring full but gentle contact.
Additional Details: These shoes are recommended to be applied with x-rays and under the guidance of a veterinarian, especially in therapeutic scenarios. Ideal for use on horses with specific hoof conformations, such as long pasterns or under-run heels.
