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wedge shoes usage

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Question
wedge shoe
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hello, may i know when to use wedge shoes on horses?

Answer
Hello Rohit,

The shoe in the picture doesn't appear to be a wedge, it looks like just a thicker shoe. To answer your question, wedge shoes are used to reduce the strain on the flexor tendons, release pressure on the navicular bone or bursa and to help reduce heel pain.

Paul