Can I use Ground Control Horseshoes in FOSH Sanctioned Events?
FOSH sanctioned events will only allow the use of one innovative plastic horseshoe in competition during the 2004 show season The innovative plastic shoe that will be allowed in competition as part of the Pilot Program for the 2004 show season is the Ground Control Horseshoe. For the purpose of this Pilot Program the only acceptable shoe (model) is the CLEAR Ground Control Horseshoe. For competition purposes, the center bar (from the toe to the heel covering the frog of the foot)) of the Ground Control Horseshoe must be removed. The heel bar (joining the two sides of the shoe) will be kept intact as the heel bar is an integral part of the shoe. The Ground Control Horseshoe must be applied in accordance with the Manufacturer s instructions. The horse may be shod on all four feet with the Ground Control Horseshoe, or with the Ground Control Horseshoe on the front feet and barefoot on the hind feet. No combination of plastic horseshoes and conventional metal horseshoes will be allowed at
