Articles Here you'll find a growing number of articles for the race horse owner, trainer, farrier and veterinarian. Our focus is on articles that assist you in properly selecting and employing our products. If you have an article you'd like to add to our list email us. Toe Grab Study This article about a SINGLE study on breakdowns created much debate. Be sure to see the related article Tackling the Mystery of Breakdowns. Tackling the Mystery of Breakdowns This article considers the MANY and VARIED factors that contribute to breakdowns. Performance And Hind Hoof Angle The common problem of little or no hind heel not only affects performance but causes back, muscle, tendon and ligament problems. The Laminitic Horse Each laminitic case has a different set of circumstances which require various shoeing approaches. Shoeing the Multipurpose Quarter Horse ...there are still exhibitors, especially in the youth and amateur divisions, who ride their horse in several events. As a result, you are faced with the job of shoeing the horse for several duties.