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and brings the point of breakover back, reducing leverage at the toe. In some circumstances it

is used with special rails that are screwed in place to elevate the heels and reduce the tension
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Figure 6.50 The equine digital support system (EDSS), solar view

A NUMBER OF OTHER SHOEING SYSTEMS ARE USED

These are often used with impression materials and a pad to provide support:
• A variety of clogs and impression material. These shoes ease lateral and medial

breakover as well as breakover at the toe. They are seated-out to protect the pedal bone

and can be attached with screws and glue.
• Aluminium shoes, including the P4 laminitic shoe.