Horseshoe and method of manufacturing a horseshoe

A horseshoe 1 comprising a hoof-engaging face 2, a ground-engaging face 3 and at least one closed space 41, 51 between the hoof-engaging face and the ground-engaging face. The closed space may be less than 50% of the total volume of the horseshoe, extend around at least 50% of the circumference of t...

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Hauptverfasser: Paul Mortlock, Stephen Lewis, Peter Fenton
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A horseshoe 1 comprising a hoof-engaging face 2, a ground-engaging face 3 and at least one closed space 41, 51 between the hoof-engaging face and the ground-engaging face. The closed space may be less than 50% of the total volume of the horseshoe, extend around at least 50% of the circumference of the horseshoe and may be formed as a plurality of closed cells. Slots for receiving securing nails and a solid toe region may be provided. The horse shoe may be metallic and constructed via 3D printing.