Farrier Tips
November 15, 2013
| Posted in Shoeing
One of the problems when a basic flat hospital plate is added to an open-heeled shoe is the gaping space between the heels where packing can escape (see photo). If you expect the plate to be on for a short time, the easiest way to deal with this is t tape up the back of the foot with duct tape or Elasticon to keep the packing in. For longer-term use, other options may be explored.
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