A peer-reviewed study, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which examines the effect of farriery interventions, in this case road nails, and demonstrates the impact on horses movement symmetry including weight bearing and propulsion has been published.
Key findings from the study, which was undertaken as part of the RVC’s Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR), show that while there are many different shoes on the market and various approaches to shoeing and trimming, it’s important to look at the effect of changes in ‘shoeing’ on the symmetry of movement, rather than the other way round. This evidence-based research can then be combined with owner and trainer observations to help make more informed decisions.
...follow the link to read the article in full on the RVC website...