Customizable Horseshoes

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This file serves as a crucial resource for individuals living in rural or developing regions. While printable materials may not be suitable for long-term use as hoof protection, these printable horseshoes are designed to provide short-term relief and some environmental protection. The file is easily editable, allowing it to be modified to fit horses or other hooved animals of any size. Below, you will find the directions for customization. Customization Directions: - Open the .FCstd file in FreeCAD - Navigate down the tree hierarchy to locate the "Base Horseshoe Sketch" sketch - Double-click this sketch to edit it. It should resemble the following: Sketch Editing Example - From here, numerous aspects can be modified, including the length, width, and material width of the shoe. Any changes made will instantly affect both the model itself and the slots for the nails. - Furthermore, the slots themselves can be edited by navigating to the "Slots Sketch" sketch and editing it. - The height, slot depth, and many other features can be adjusted by exploring around the part and editing individual features. These values are often displayed in the box below the navigation panel. Here, you can see that the depth of the slots is 2.5mm: Navigation Widow Example **PLEASE NOTE: THESE HORSESHOES HAVE YET TO BE TESTED IN REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS. PLEASE EXERCISE COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION.**