**More on the way - purchase your items now, and they will ship once they arrive. ETA here June 2nd. Ibex Babi-Cuffs are designed to help correct the following in foals and young horses: Flexural deformities Contracted or collapsed tendons Valgus/varus deviations Medial/lateral hoof growth deformities The shoe is essentially a cuff with 4 extensions molded upon a small steel egg bar, which provides stability and support while allowing adjustment. These shoes are universal and can be placed on the right or left foot. Trim and rasp off the extensions that are not required for the intended correction. Once the foot is prepped (trimmed, dried, and gently sanded for a lightly textured surface) the shoes can then be glued. It is recommended to use either a polyurethane, acrylic, or epoxy adhesive. Sizing (each size has a small amount of adjustment around 1/4''): Size 1 = 2 1/4'' Heel to Toe and 1 3/4'' Wide Size 2 = 3'' Heel to Toe and 2 1/4'' Wide Size 3 = 3 3/4'' Heel to Toe and 2 3/4'' Wide Size 4 = 4 1/4'' Heel to Toe and 3 1/4'' Wide TIPS: Use Equilox for the strongest bond, or an Inchimica Adhere Urethane for a faster setting glue (Superfast or Ultrafast is too fast). Budget 1-2 oz of single-use Equilox per foot. Rapid set glues can heat while curing, especially thickly applied & can scald tiny hooves. Monitor the temperature with your hands. A cool, damp cloth can be applied to pull out some heat if required. When needing a toe extension, curving the tips usually helps (a lot). While you can modify at home, we can pre-modify the shoes in this manner as an extra option (add the shoe to the cart and then add the modification service, available PER SHOE for flexibility). I like applying Keratex putty (an antiseptic wax) or a hoof packing (with copper sulphate powder added) to the white line & sole to having it sealed with adhesives. Sold in pairs. The adhesive is sold separately.
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