Equicast Hoof Wear - Protection System

Use of “The Wooden Shoe” (aka Steward Clog) as an effective treatment for acute and chronic laminitis has been advocated and accepted as a useful therapeutic tool for Equine laminitis. (I, II) The design of a full roller motion shoe employs beneficial mechanics (IV) that decrease moment arm forces (leveraging) and damage to the lamellar interface. The “solid base” of an EVA/Wood Shoe allows for redistribution and diffusion of ground and weight forces as each case dictates. The addition of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) allows for selective stabilization and enhanced concussion-absorption properties; enhancing soundness by allowing the patient to maximize their comfort level by providing better biomechanics and dampening the effect of high frequencies of impact.