Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a base plate having a first stiffness, an intermediate layer having a second stiffness, the second stiffness being less than the first stiffness, the intermediate plate being disposed adjacent the base plate, a top plate disposed adjacent the intermediate layer and a heel wedge capable of articulating relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A treatment paste includes copper sulfate, zinc oxide powder, an emulsifier, a stabilizer, pine tar, and an antiseptic solution.

Abstract: In some examples, a saddle tree having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end, the saddle tree includes a proximal-most segment, a distal-most segment, at least one intermediate segment disposed between the proximal-most segment and the distal-most segment, a first articulation mechanism coupling each of the at least one intermediate segment to proximal ones, and a second articulation mechanism coupling each of the at least one intermediate segment to distal ones.

Abstract: A treatment paste includes copper sulfate, zinc oxide powder, honey, calcium chloride, and calcium hypochlorite.

Abstract: A treatment paste includes copper sulfate, zinc oxide powder, an emulsifier, a stabilizer, pine tar, and an antiseptic solution.

Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a base plate having a first stiffness, an intermediate layer having a second stiffness, the second stiffness being less than the first stiffness, the intermediate plate being disposed adjacent the base plate, a top plate disposed adjacent the intermediate layer and a heel wedge capable of articulating relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a main body, a pair of side branches coupled to opposing ends of the main body, a heel wedge coupled to the main body, and a cushioning base coupled to the main body, the cushioning base including at least two layers of different stiffnesses.

Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a U-shaped rigid body having an upper surface and a lower surface, the rigid body being closed adjacent the front end and open adjacent the back end, the rigid body defining two arms spaced from one another at the back end, a pair of cuffs disposed on the upper surface of the rigid body, each of the pair of cuffs having an inner surface configured and arranged to contact a hoof of an animal, and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, each of the pair of cuffs being coupled to a respective one of the two arms of the rigid body adjacent the back end, a pair of side supports coupled to the outer surface of each of the pair of cuffs, each of the pair of side supports defining a window, and a platform disposed on the upper surface of the rigid body at locations where the pair of cuffs are not present.

Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a U-shaped rigid body having an upper surface and a lower surface, the rigid body being closed adjacent the front end and open adjacent the back end, the rigid body defining two arms spaced from one another at the back end, a pair of cuffs disposed on the upper surface of the rigid body, each of the pair of cuffs having an inner surface configured and arranged to contact a hoof of an animal, and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, each of the pair of cuffs being coupled to a respective one of the two arms of the rigid body adjacent the back end, a pair of side supports coupled to the outer surface of each of the pair of cuffs, each of the pair of side supports defining a window, and a platform disposed on the upper surface of the rigid body at locations where the pair of cuffs are not present.

Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a curved heel plate disposed adjacent the back end, a pair of side branches coupled to opposing ends of the curved heel plate, a heel wedge coupled to the heel plate, the wedge being translatable relative to the heel plate, a fabric coupled to the pair of side branches and a pair of cushions coupled to the fabric and disposed over the pair of side branches.

Abstract: A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a curved heel plate disposed adjacent the back end, a pair of side branches coupled to opposing ends of the curved heel plate, a heel wedge coupled to the heel plate, the wedge being translatable relative to the heel plate, a fabric coupled to the pair of side branches and a pair of cushions coupled to the fabric and disposed over the pair of side branches.