On Mon, 15 Sep 1997, Blankenship, Ann wrote:
> And Carl, that didn't help because I don't know what SWEDGE is
> either?!?!?!
The swedge is that groove in the bottom of the shoes where the nails are
driven in (they have varying depths).
kat
Orange County, Calif.
Kat,
You are absolutly right... It also has a very important use!!! The
swedge acts as cushion as it fills with dirt as well as increase
friction . This helps in giving traction as the front hoof leaves the
ground.These type shoes have been bypassed by the excessive use of
pads...
Carl