LT/LH and Club Foot - same theories?

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    Platerforge Guest

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    my success in wedging is always with aluminum shoes.......the steel with wedge pads; bar wedges will crush the heels further....and you only use wedges when needed, and take them off asap when possible....they are a good tool; but has it limits.
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    Eric Russell Active Member

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    Is there any chance Linda's posts can be put in moderation and reviewed before they are posted?
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    david kelly Dave Kelly

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    I have a major problem this week with a broken back pastern axis filly but will strart a new thread. Would really appreciate any ideas.
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    Tom Bloomer Well-Known Member

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    Hey, she follows the instructions of the vet. :sneaky:
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    Platerforge Guest

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    and it worked; the vet and plater working together for the benefit of the horse; not for anyone Ego's:censored:
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    Eric Russell Active Member

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    Why? What is in the aluminum that doesn't crush heels? What is it about steel and plastic that will crush heels?

    I apply wedges to every horse on Tuesdays. Now you're suggesting only to use them when needed. I'll have to think about that one.


    You remind me of the person at a clinic who always has to raise there hand and proceed to tell the clinician how you did things one time.
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    Tom Bloomer Well-Known Member

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    Right. The vet is the professional expert in charge of shoeing and you are the installation technician responsible for following their instructions. :cool:
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    Tom Bloomer Well-Known Member

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    I can vouch that Linda doesn't always raise her hand before she interrupts the clinician.
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    Platerforge Guest

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    I sure do get on your nerves......don't I:whistle:
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    Platerforge Guest

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    TRUE.....so true:ROFLMAO:
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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    As Eric asked, what are the mechanics behind this idea?
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    Tom Bloomer Well-Known Member

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    Now you are asking her to drop names?
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    Eric Russell Active Member

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    She carries the old timers secret recipes handbook. The book is under lock and key in an undisclosed location!
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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    Well after all the fun and jokes, what are the advantages of wedged aluminum over pads with steel?
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    brian robertson Active Member

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    weight only; unless you have access to the magic aluminum and the sky's the limit...
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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    Well, I know that the BUA says that metal shoes numb the foot so that a sore barefooter victim can trot off sound after the owner quits drinking the Kool Aid and gets the horse shod. Maybe aluminum has some extra numbness quality to it.
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    Rick Burten Professional farrier

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    Not if you provide supplemental frog support.

    A light bulb moment perchance?

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