Today we added to our farrier supplies website, the TTM ali straight bar shoe

TTM alu straight bar shoe

This shoe comes in a number of sizes – Aussie farriers generally measure the shoe across the widest part – from the outside of one branch (side of the shoe) to the same point on the other branch to give a measurement.

The one in the photo here would measure 5 1/2″ across and the manufacturer has kindly printed the measurement on the bar part of the horseshoe.

Q. What’s it for?!

A: all sorts of uses. Often to stabilise the hoof capsule. When the horse loads and unloads his weight, there’s generally expansion and return within the hoof capsule. Fitting a bar shoe such as this reduces the amount of expansion which is sometimes handy in the treatment of cracks, for injuries or problems within the foot. The bar is often said to also provide some support to the heels/caudal (rear) part of the hoof.

The aluminium alloy material used in the manufacture of these shoes means the shoe is strong yet light in weight. Using a light weight shoe can reduce the change in gait that adding any horseshoe (the extra weight) can bring. Simply put, it can help make it easier for the horse to move forwards.

These unclipped shoes are well designed and engineered by TTM. The toe nails are pitched – meaning the farrier can get a better angle when nailling on at the toe. The hoof wall is more sloped at the heels and relatively upright at the heel area. Upright nail holes at the toe can make it difficult to get the nail at a suitable angle to hit strong hoof wall which will keep the shoe in place suitably. Not a problem with these shoes.

The TTM shoes are also seated out which means the inside edge of the shoe on the foot surface has been forged away to take away the sharp edge. It is this sharp edge which can on some horses press on the sole and cause sole pressure and soreness.

A hardened steel toe insert has been fitted at the toe area to help with wear.

As with most of our products, These shoes ship for free within Australia.

More info and photos or to buy these shoes online, visit the product page on our online shop website:

http://www.farriershop.com.au/ttm-ali-straight-bar-shoes/