Revolutionary Treatment For Equine Hoof Problems
Equicast provides temporary
support to a hoof wall, which promotes proper healing naturally. Many equine
hoof problems either stem from or are the result of hoof wall failure.
Considering that this is, essentially, damaging the horse's very foundation,
our revolutionary answer has kept horses in service and even alive. Our
temporary support system (ETSS) is simplistic in its approach to treating hoof wall
failures (breakdowns) with highly effective and successful outcomes.
Deterioration of the supporting
structure commonly results from horse hoof problems like white line disease.
In horses where the wall is weak or the capsule is not centered in the center
of the bony column, malfunction and failures are inevitable. By applying our
specially engineered cast, you give thoroughbreds and hunters alike the time
and opportunity to grow stronger, healthier hooves. Plus, Equicast is user
friendly so owners, veterinarians, trainers, and farriers can effective apply
casts. Equicast can be used under a shoe, over a shoe, or barefoot. For
detailed applications and more detailed information, please read the
instruction pages included on this web page.
Commonly, the walls of hooves can
become stressed from numerous causes and can rapidly worsen the overall health
of a horse. Hoof problems typically reveal themselves as failed or failing
integrity of the wall. By using a form fitting casting system (Equicast), recovery from almost any horse
hoof disease is possible. Proper application and early diagnosis makes healing
less invasive and less loss of work. From a protein breakdown in the inner
lining to infections to inflammation, equine hoof problems require transitory
support for sound re-growth of the complete wall.
Health issues like laminitis have
recently risen to the forefront of awareness campaigns for trainers and owners.
This inflammation of the connective tissues within the hoof walls, connecting
the coffin bone and hoof, can result in debilitating lameness. Obviously,
successful treatment of hoof diseases like this is of utmost importance. Better
yet, prevention and knowing the signs of early indications improves the chances
for a long and pain-free life. When diagnosed, however, Equicast gives the
support necessary to allow nature to provide the recovery.
By Marcia Sadler