Michel Vaillant JMD Bonapartix-S Aluminum Horseshoes - per Pair

Designed by Professor Jean-Marie Denoix. A reverse shoe also called “Napoléon shoe” in France. Rear ground bearing surface surface behind the heels and frog. Open toe Shorter version of the Bonapartix®L. Front shape. Made from hi-tech aluminium alloy. 

PRINCIPLE AND INTERACTION WITH 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 lever arm.
• Open toe and beveled ends of branches to promote maximum rolling.
• Bevel on toe quarters to limit collateral motion and rotation during propulsion in turns.

BIO-MECHANICAL AND KINE-THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:

• Reduces stresses on the distal sesamoid bone and on the deep digital flexor tendon.
• Reduces general stress on the podotrochlear apparatus and interphalangeal joint mechanics.

INDICATIONS:

• Shorter shape than the L model for horses that overreach.
• Podotrochlear syndrome grade 3. Pathology of the deep digital flexor tendon and accessory ligament (distal check ligament).
• Shorter version of the Bonapartix®L.

Style Available:

• Front = 2 Clips

Non-tempered alloy can be used for risk-free hot shoeing up to 450°C.

Comes with clips that can be ground off with customization.

Thickness 10 mm for wear resistance.

Sold per pair (2 shoes).