Collateral Advanced (2 Clips)

Premium Aluminum Construction: Zanelatti horseshoes are manufactured from high-quality aluminum, ensuring superior mechanical strength, reliability, and safety for the professional. The material features high oxidation resistance, protecting against residues from the interaction between aluminum and the hoof. Additionally, the high surface hardness provides excellent resistance to abrasive wear, optimizing durability and allowing for reuse in specific cases.

The Aluminum Advantage:

• Low Density: Aluminum is approximately three times lighter than steel, allowing for thick, high-profile shoes that remain lightweight. This promotes smoother, more agile movements for athletic performance.

• High Shock Absorption: Aluminum significantly outperforms steel in impact absorption. While steel transmits impact back into the podotrochlear apparatus, aluminum absorbs a substantial portion of the shock, preserving internal structures and increasing the athlete’s longevity.

Advanced Line: Specially developed for large-breed horses, particularly those in Show Jumping and Dressage. Key features include:

• Optimized Shape: Anatomically designed for the larger hoof profiles of sport horses.

• Lateralized Clips: Side clips positioned lower and more laterally for superior fit and stability.

• Steel Toe Insert: Integrated steel insert to minimize wear and extend the shoe's lifespan.

Biomechanical Characteristics and Effects:

• Narrow Branch: Features an internal spherical relief to increase ground penetration (deeper "sink-in") and an external bevel to facilitate rolling, releasing the uninjured limb.

• Wide Branch: Lacks the spherical relief and external bevel to prevent ground penetration (less "sink-in"), providing stability to the injured ligament.

Indications:

• Collateral Ligament Injuries: Indicated for lesions in the metacarpophalangeal joint (fetlock) and the distal interphalangeal joint (coffin joint). The wide branch is used on the injured side to limit ground penetration and reduce stress on the lesion.

• Articular Collapse: Indicated for joint collapse cases, using the narrow branch on the collapsed side to encourage penetration and realignment.