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IF THE SHOE FITS
MANY former racehorses benefit from remedial shoeing. Because they are shod before their hoof structures have developed properly the digital cushion, which provides shock absorption, is often underdeveloped. Remedial shoeing, such as heart-bar shoes, pads and impression material, provides an artificial digital cushion, enabling the horse to