{"product_id":"heart-bar-roller-western","title":"Heart Bar Roller Western","description":"\u003ch3\u003eShoe Features and Biomechanical Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Bar Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The central heart-shaped extension provides controlled frog support, incorporating the frog into the weight-bearing surface and helping redistribute load across the palmar\/plantar structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultidirectional Rolling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bevel around the shoe reduces the leverage required to break-over in all directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Redistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of frog support and the shoe's broader weight-bearing configuration helps redistribute ground reaction forces away from compromised areas of the hoof capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Hoof Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The continuous design of the shoe, combined with controlled frog support, contributes to improved mechanical stability of the hoof and distal phalanx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTherapeutic and Biomechanical Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heart Bar Roller is designed to combine \u003cstrong\u003efrog support, load redistribution and multidirectional breakover\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single therapeutic platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy incorporating the frog into the weight-bearing system, the shoe can help redistribute forces through the palmar\/plantar structures and reduce excessive concentration of load on the hoof wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emultidirectional rolling \u003c\/strong\u003efacilitates a more efficient and progressive breakover, reducing the lever arm acting on the hoof during the transition from loading to breakover. This may help decrease mechanical demands on compromised lamellar structures and assist in stabilizing the distal phalanx within the hoof capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn horses affected by \u003cstrong\u003echronic laminitis\u003c\/strong\u003e, mechanical management is an important component of long-term hoof care. The combination of frog support and controlled breakover may assist in managing abnormal loading patterns and reducing mechanical stress on compromised structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight aluminum construction further contributes to the biomechanical concept by reducing distal limb mass while providing the structural rigidity required for therapeutic applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proper fitting and precise adjustment of frog pressure are essential. Excessive pressure can increase discomfort and compromise the intended biomechanical effect. Therapeutic application should be determined according to the individual hoof condition and veterinary and farriery assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heart Bar Roller may be considered as part of a therapeutic farriery protocol for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronic laminitis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoof capsule instability associated with lamellar damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedistribution of load away from compromised hoof wall structures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorses requiring mechanical support and stabilization of the distal phalanx\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherapeutic application should be based on individual hoof conformation, radiographic findings, clinical condition and the combined assessment of the veterinarian and farrier.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zanelatti Horseshoes","offers":[{"title":"00","offer_id":71630716764413,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0","offer_id":71630716797181,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":71630716829949,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":71630716862717,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1100\/7229\/files\/Coracao_1.png?v=1792506965","url":"https:\/\/www.zanelattihorseshoes.com\/en-us\/products\/heart-bar-roller-western","provider":"Zanelatti Horseshoes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}