Therapeutic Practices I Use

There are many ways in which a Farrier can help make a horse more comfortable. I may not be able to completely get a horse out of pain but they will be better served by using some of the products that were going to discuss.

Glue On Horseshoes

There are several products that work really good for gluing on horseshoes Vettec and Equilox. They normally don't last as long as a nailed shoe but hold on great in dry climates. Usually when I glue on any type of shoes (Aluminum or Plastic) its because the horse is to sore to walk barefoot and the horse just cannot handle the pounding of the nails being driven in. This is a great alternative to nailing shoes on but it does cost more.

Happy Hoofwear Horseshoes

What is Happy Hoofwear you say? Well its a new type of horseshoe that was invented by a lady in Sarasota, Florida. I was contacted by her and I was set up as 1 of 3 different Farriers used in doing research on this new flexible horseshoe. I have used these shoes mainly for horses that need to stimulate new horn growth quickly so as to over come some hoof injury. Also I have used these for horses that have been trimmed to short or that have foundered. They work excellent for taking away concussion when each foot is landing.

Vettec Soul - Guard

Sole-Guard
Sole Protection and Support

Sole-Guard™ is the first product of its kind to offer fast and effective protection and support for the unshod foot. Simply fill the bottom of the foot with Sole-Guard creating a protective coating that bonds to the foot for three weeks. Sole-Guard sets firm to protect the unshod foot, but retains flexibility to move naturally with the foot, providing comfort and support. Sole-Guard provides complete protection and support in on easy application.

Hoof Casting by Equi-Cast

Another great invention that has come out in the last several years that is helping horses make a transition from shoes to barefoot. Their is great success in this product equi-cast for foundered horses as well. You can use Equi-Cast for a loose shoe, apply it over the shoe until your farrier can come out and replace it. Going barefoot let Equi-Cast help your horse through the transition period. Or have a foundered horse and dont want to nail on a shoe then apply this product once again.