Name/TitleShoe pad
About this objectThis shoe pad is made of rubber, and was used for easing the impact for a horse with a damaged hoof. It was, presumably attached directly to the hoof. It consists of a black rubber pad, shaped to the hoof and cut away from the frog. To the pad is attached a horseshoe shaped piece of red rubber.
Inscription and MarksMarked: DOWNIE & HARRIS / 3 PATENTS
MeasurementsRubber pad: 4 3/4 inches square
Red rubber shoe: 4 1/4 x 4 inches
Object Typeshoe pad
Object numberSTMEA:B.484
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
