Equicast's restores stronger healthier hoof walls. ETSS is a revolutionary product for hoof wear protection.
The solution for hoof lameness (wall failure) ETSS restores healthy
walls, by adding support to the whole hoof capsule restoring healthy
walls, soles and frog. ETSS do not
overload the hoof wall.
Equicast
is equally effective on a horse going barefoot, over or under a shoe. Aids with poor fitting boots you can cast the hoof to fit the boot to prevent slipping.
Equicast
can be used as a spare tire (owner applies) until a farrier can
replace the shoe. Is used therapeutically to restore Hoof Wall Integrity: in cases of Laminitis, Quarter and Toe cracks, a severe cases of Thrush or White Lines Disease, Thin Hoof Walls to add circumference to small feet or for sole protection.
If you can wrap a hoof with duct tape or vet wrap, you can effectively apply Equicast casts.
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EVA Shoes
Wooden Shoes
Multiple Casts
Why the need for either?
Both
shoes add distal length to the hoof capsule for proper biomechanics. A
lot has been discussed about rolling or rockering the toes of a
laminitic or long toe and under run heels In cases of dropped soles (prolapsed soles) rockering/rolled may not be
accomplished without adding excessive sole pressure. The benefit of
either the EVA or Wooden Shoe allows for proper biomechanics AND no
sole pressure. Read Dr. Mike Stewards articles about laminitis.
Which one (EVA or Wooden Shoe) should be used?
There
are two answers to this question! First is your comfort zone level. The
wooden shoes require either screwing sheet rock screws into the hoof
and then the wooden shoe or gluing the Wooden Shoe onto the hoof. The
benefit of the EVA Shoe is once the hoof is positioned on the EVA Shoe
- Equicast is wrapped around the circumference of both the hoof and EVA
Shoe to secure the EVA Shoe to the hoof. The answer to the other part
of EVA/Wooden Shoes is medial lateral sinkers or sheered heels I prefer
Wooden Shoes because of the added stability that the wood provides.
Can Laminitis be successfully treated with just casts?
Yes
we have had very good luck with casting alone. However understanding of
proper loading dynamics of the hoof walls, sole, and frog is essential!
Adding a perimeter cast on many laminitic hooves is critical – another for sole protection, wall integrity and
hoof stability. This method should not be tried unless a hoof
practitioner with casting experience is consulted.
Why Temporary Wall Support?
* Dynamic Exoskeleton * Whole Digit Support System * Increase Size
Amazing Story of Vixen
The Amazing Vixen Story
Vixen and her recovery from severe Laminits. Bruce Haak of Afton Farrier Supply, Afton, New York. Late last fall (October 10, 2008) Bruce was contacted by Andrea Nussinow and asked if Bruce could help her horse Vixen. Everyone told her to put the horse down there was no hope! Bruce saw he was up against a tough case - in Bruce's dry straight demeanor he said "lets try Equicast". Well 3 months later Vixen has made a remarkable recovery. What is so striking is the amount of growth in 3 months. The method that Bruce used is also unusual - Bruce opted to leave 3 casts per foot on for 3 months straight. What is incredible is the amount and the symmetry of growth. Check out Laminitis here on this website and watch the video via You Tube.
Equicast Inc.
Equicast Temporary Support System (ETSS) 2945 Reservation Road Aberdeen, North Carolina USA Toll Free (866) 844-3336 E-Mail: Dave@Equicast.Us
