[Video] How Race Plates Affect the Suspensory Apparatus
Horseshoes play a significant role in protecting the hooves of racehorses while providing stability, enhanced traction and minimizing weight. But how do they affect the suspensory apparatus?
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor of Kentucky Horseshoeing School shares his latest research on the effects of different race plate styles on hoof orientation and how they affect the tension of the ligamentous structures of the suspensory apparatus.
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