The Morgan Equine Shoe Board
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We are happy to share with you, a variety of shoes that have been very useful for horses with bone, tendon and ligament injury in our practice. The most important thing is that the horse has a correct diagnosis. Once you have that, it's much easier to figure out which shoe will be appropriate. There are options that include keg shoes, handmade shoes and concave shoes to address pathology. We encourage Farriers to adapt the shoes as they see necessary for each horse in regard to the horses conformation, the environment the horse lives in and forging skill and expertise. |
There are many ways to accomplish this type of therapeutic shoeing. Start with the goal and build a shoe around that. There may be some measurements that are specific to an individual horse and they will be provided in the shoeing recommendations on every Morgan Equine client's invoice.
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If you have questions
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Farrier's should call Dallas 607-592-4220
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Clients should call Dr. Morgan 607-592-2573
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Farriers, have your clients visit the article written by Jessica Morgan in
Dressage Today about keeping shoes on.
Dressage Today about keeping shoes on.
The following specific anatomical injuries have been grouped together because biomechanically they have similar functions. Use the drop down menus for more information.
Superficial Flexor Tendon, Suspensory Ligament Main Body & Sesamoidean Ligament Injury
The primary goal of treating this type of injury is to allow the heel to penetrate the ground surface and keep the toe above the ground surface. There are many ways to do this, we have given a few examples that should give you a good place to start.
Superficial FT Branch, Suspensory Ligament Branch & Collateral Ligament Injury
The primary goal of treatment for this type of injury is to decrease the amount of tension that is being put on that branch or collateral ligament. To do that, you must keep the affected side of the limb above the ground so it does not have to "stretch" more. A wider branch, section or pad will keep the foot above the ground.
Check Ligament or Deep Digital Flexor Tendon injury
The primary goal of treatment for the deep flexor and check ligament is to address break over, let the toe get into the ground and keep the heels above the ground. That allows relaxation of the tendon and ligament. Because these shoes are applied for a short period of time, during the rehabilitation process, with controlled exercise, we are less concerned about over stressing other tendons and ligaments.
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Examples of Keg Shoe Modifications
Visualize how these shoes interact with the ground
You can see in this imprint that the narrow side is deeper in the ground and filled with water. The wider branch has kept that side of the foot above the ground surface and has effectively decreased tension which will allow the injury to heal.
Examples of Concave Modifications, Handmades & Handmades on the Foot
Superficial Flexor Tendon, Suspensory Ligament Main Body & Sesamoidean Ligament Injury
Superficial FT Branch, Suspensory Ligament Branch & Collateral Ligament Injury
Check Ligament & Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Injury
JMDeniox Series available from Euro Forge
JMD ALU SHOE SUSPENSORIX®
Shoe with a wide toe and beveled narrow branches. Designed in high-tech aluminum alloy. Non-tempered alloy: hot work possible up to 450 °C. 2 clips. Thickness 10 mm. Coverage and weight in size 1: 35 mm on the toe. On branches: 25 mm foot side and 15 mm ground side. 182 g.
CONCEPT AND REACTION ON THE GROUND :
On penetrable and compacted ground: wide front support to limit sinking of the toe. Narrow beveled branches to promote the sinking of heels. Slightly beveled outer rim on the toe to promote rolling.
BIOMECHANICAL AND KINESITHERAPIC
Reduces stress on the fetlock joint suspensory ligament and on the superficial digital flexor tendon. Reduces general stress on the fetlock joint suspensory apparatus (suspensory ligament, proximal scutum, straight and oblique sesamoidean ligaments).
INDICATIONS :
Desmopathy of the fetlock joint suspensory ligament. Pathology of the superficial digital flexor tendon. Desmopathy of the sesamoidean ligaments (straight and oblique). Arthrosis of the fetlock joint.
CONCEPT AND REACTION ON THE GROUND :
On penetrable and compacted ground: wide front support to limit sinking of the toe. Narrow beveled branches to promote the sinking of heels. Slightly beveled outer rim on the toe to promote rolling.
BIOMECHANICAL AND KINESITHERAPIC
Reduces stress on the fetlock joint suspensory ligament and on the superficial digital flexor tendon. Reduces general stress on the fetlock joint suspensory apparatus (suspensory ligament, proximal scutum, straight and oblique sesamoidean ligaments).
INDICATIONS :
Desmopathy of the fetlock joint suspensory ligament. Pathology of the superficial digital flexor tendon. Desmopathy of the sesamoidean ligaments (straight and oblique). Arthrosis of the fetlock joint.
JMD ALU SHOE ASYMETRIX®
Asymmetric shoe with branches of different widths: a wide branch with an onion heel and a narrow beveled branch. Designed in high-tech aluminum alloy. Non-tempered alloy: hot work possible up to 450 °C. 3 clips for use with 1 toe clip or 2 quarter clips. Thickness 10 mm. Coverage and weight in size 1: 38 mm on the onion heel. 30 to 27 mm for the wide branch. 27 mm on the toe. Narrow and beveled branch: 25 mm foot side and 15 mm ground side. 204 g.
CONCEPT AND REACTION ON THE GROUND :
The wide branch and the onion heel provide support and limit sinking into penetrable and compacted ground. The narrow and beveled branch improves sinking into penetrable ground. Beveled outer rim on the toe and toe quarter opposite the lesion to promote rolling.
BIOMECHANICAL AND KINESITHERAPIC EFFECTS :
Depending on the application of the shoe (medial or lateral wide branch): re-balances the foot in case of lateral or medial overload. Re-balances the joints in case of deviation of the distal limb. Reduces tension on collateral ligaments.
INDICATIONS :
Deviations of the distal limb: valgus or varus (medial wide branch if valgus or lateral wide branch if varus). Subchondral compression bone lesions (narrow branch on the side of the lesion to reduce pressure). Desmopathy of collateral ligaments (wide branch on the side of the lesion to reduce tension)
CONCEPT AND REACTION ON THE GROUND :
The wide branch and the onion heel provide support and limit sinking into penetrable and compacted ground. The narrow and beveled branch improves sinking into penetrable ground. Beveled outer rim on the toe and toe quarter opposite the lesion to promote rolling.
BIOMECHANICAL AND KINESITHERAPIC EFFECTS :
Depending on the application of the shoe (medial or lateral wide branch): re-balances the foot in case of lateral or medial overload. Re-balances the joints in case of deviation of the distal limb. Reduces tension on collateral ligaments.
INDICATIONS :
Deviations of the distal limb: valgus or varus (medial wide branch if valgus or lateral wide branch if varus). Subchondral compression bone lesions (narrow branch on the side of the lesion to reduce pressure). Desmopathy of collateral ligaments (wide branch on the side of the lesion to reduce tension)
JMD ALU SHOE BONAPARTIX®
Reverse shoe also called “Napoléon shoe” in France. Rear support beyond the heels and the frog. Open toe. Front shape. Designed in high-tech aluminum alloy. Non-tempered alloy: hot work possible up to 450 °C. 2 quarter clips. Thickness 10 mm. Coverage and weight in size 1: 35 mm for the rear support and 25 mm on the rest of the shoe. 230 g.
CONCEPT AND REACTION ON THE GROUND :
Wide rear surface to increase support and to limit sinking of the heels into penetrable and compacted ground. Beveled outer rim at the rear part of the shoe to reduce rear leverage. Open toe and beveled ends of branches to promote maximum rolling. Bevel on toe quarters to limit collateromotion and rotation during propulsion in turn.
BIOMECHANICAL AND KINESITHERAPIC
Reduces stress on the distal sesamoid bone and on the deep digital flexor tendon. Reduces general stress on the podotrochlear apparatus and interphalangeal joint mechanics.
INDICATIONS :
Podotrochlear syndrome grade 3. Pathology of the deep digital flexor tendon and accessory ligament (distal check ligament).
JMD Suspensorix
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JMD Asymetrix
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JMD Bonapartix
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JMDenoix Series available from Grand Circuit
Superficial Flexor Tendon & Suspensory Main Body Ligament Injury
Toe Support
Superficial Flexor Tendon Branch, Suspensory Ligament Branch & Collateral Ligament Injury
 Asymmetric support front |
 Asymmetric support hind |
 Combination toe and branch asymmetric support |
Check Ligament & Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Injury
Reverse shoe. Heel support.
We have NO affiliation or compensation by grand circuit or euro forge. These shoes are specifically made for asymmetric support. We include them as educational material only. If you have manufactured shoes that meet these same therapeutic criteria, please contact Jessica Morgan, DVM