“My horses will not be shod without the COBIT.”

— Rusty Rae Woodward

Lone Vaquero in Las Vegas

The Big Time Barrel Race

Photo Credit: Jody Baton Photography

“1 cm extra toe length = 50 kg more pull on the deep flexor tendon for every step”

Source: DVM Martina Neidhart

October 19, 2022 Online Learning for Equine Vet Rehab Therapists accessed July 31, 2022

The COBIT is a simple tool to use. It is used by new farriers & seasoned veterans. We offer demonstrations, lessons, and clinics for those who are interested. If you are not sure, ask us.
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A large number of lameness cases are caused by breakover too far forward.  

COBIT Finds Optimum Breakover

COBIT Finds Center of Balance of the Hoof

COBIT Finds Placement of the Buttress of the Heels

“My horses have never been so sound and free moving. They will not be shod without the COBIT.” Rusty Rae Woodward

a woman riding a horse around a barrel in a barrel racing competition

“The Center of Balance Indicating Tool is a game changer in proper horseshoeing.” Dale Clearwater - Canada’s 2023 WGH

“I believe in the COBIT. It consistently shocks me on what it can do for so many different horses in all disciplines.” Lars Baron - Farrier

Ross Smith holding the horse's left hoof and placing a COBIT on it

“In an effort to NOT have to x-ray a problem horse every time, we went on a mission to x-ray every horse we could. We did the good footed as well as the bad footed ones, the lame ones, & the sound ones. That’s how we developed the COBIT.”

Ross Smith

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