Fig. 3
From: Effect of heel elevation on breakover phase in horses with laminitis
Force-time-curve of the three hoof regions in a representative horse (number 6) with (a) and without an HCHW (b) during stance phase. The heel region (aqua) experienced the highest load in both conditions. The load distributions in the toe (green) and middle (red) regions of the hoof were similar in the BFC. The load in the middle hoof region (red) increased after removal of the HCHW. The arrow indicates the time at which the heel off occurred. BFC = barefoot condition; HCHW = hoof cast with heel elevation