Clogs For Laminitis

The steward clog has become one of the primary tools used for treating laminitis and founder in horses.

Clogs for laminitis.

Laminitis isn 39 t the only hoof problem that clogs can help any condition in which blood vessels are compromised or the toe is stressed can be improved with these shoes says steward. It s a condition that has forced podiatrists to get creative with the construction of therapeutic horse shoes. You can watch angel s story here. Strapping on a laminitis support device gives you a test phase that allows you to go to plan b if the horse doesn t like it.

The clog is most widely used for treating chronic equine laminitis and horse founder cases because it offers excellent stability protection to the distal phalanx while at the same time reduces the leverage forces on the affected laminae so the horse can stay comfortably mobile. Unbelievable if you ve ever gone through chronic laminitis the clog has actually brought the rotation back to 0 degrees. Normally the clog is a 24 7 sort of a regimen not something that is put on or taken off but dr steward would have great advice there i m sure. As you can see her laminitis was bad.

The modified clog shown here differs from any other hoof device used on horses today. It s actually hard to describe it as anything other than funky this specialized horseshoe created out of plywood and applied to the hoof using screws and adhesives was conceived to help with the mechanical challenges faced by horses living with chronic laminitis. Angel now wears the clogs and is happily pastured with her buddies. Bar none the steward clog has saved her horse.

However founder usually refers to a chronic long term condition associated with rotation of the coffin bone whereas acute laminitis refers to symptoms associated with a sudden initial. Under the front part of the top is a 1 2 inch glued on wooden block toe plate while the remaining three quarters of the area features a cushioned rubber pad. This modified clog hereafter referred to in this article as a clog features a 7 8 inch thick plywood top. Stephen o grady a farrier and equine veterinarian at virginia therapeutic.

The terms laminitis and founder are used interchangeably. Laminitis can affect one or all feet but it is most often seen in the front feet concurrently.