The horses are put onshoes to -protect their hooves from wear ana tear.Made ouf of saia, Life of horse
shoes is quite short (nearly 5-12 days); ·frequent nailing causes injuries and lameness. Increased the life to 3 to 4 weeks.
Salient Features of Horse Shoe Technology:
The-technology developed uses medium Carbon steel ( commercial grade EN9) and uses new process route by introducing new reheating step and a faster cooling.
Life of horse shoes using the new technology increased to 23 -26 days .
Cost has gone up marginally; the benefit to be. shared between horse owners, farriers and shoe makers.
Patent Granted.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
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