In 2013, Cedar Lawns Abby, lovingly known as Abby, was diagnosed with chronic subluxation of the coffin bone in her right front hoof and severe ringbone in her left front hoof (see photos A and B). A previous farrier had been using reversed metal horse shoes in an attempt to give her some relief (see photos C1-C3). Dr. Harrison had been injecting the right coffin joint in an attempt to give some stability to the foot and fuse the joint.
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Post Surgery Success With Easy Slipper®
In May of 2014, a dark mass was identified inside Sintar’s hoof. The vet diagnosed it as a keratoma in need of immediate removal. Following the surgery Sintar was on stall rest with limited hand walking only, the recommended protocol for keratoma surgeries. In late October, Sintar was still lame. Further radiographs showed that the entire keratoma had not been removed. A second, more aggressive surgery took place (see photo A).
Geriatric Mare Finds Comfort With Easy’s Slipper®
Farrier Dave Giza of Genesis Farriers in Culpepper, Virginia began treating the 25 year-old paint mare, Cricket, for laminitis and founder. She had been untreated for three years and because of the severe pain she was in, she had confined herself to a 10 square foot area. She was practically immobile. Giza had to enroll both owners to literally hold Cricket up because she couldn’t stand on three legs. “There was dried blood encapsulated in the hoof wall,” said Giza. “This had caused bruising on the hoof, which led to abscesses. Cricket was in a lot of pain and barely walking.”
From Stall to Herd Turnout: Cali Finds Relief With Easy’s Slipper®
Farrier Dave Giza of Genesis Farriers has been treating Cali, a 26 year-old Thoroughbred mare, for four years. Due to metabolic foundering, Cali suffers from acute laminitis in both front feet causing consistent abscesses in both hooves and chronic pain. Over the years, Giza has tried many types of shoes on her, including steel, aluminum and Soft Ride boots, but nothing could alleviate Cali’s pain.
Butterfly Spreads Her Wings With Easy’s Slipper®
For the past two years, Butterfly, a beautiful black and white paint Dutch Warmblood cross, has suffered from a bowed front tendon with collateral ligament damage. Butterfly was on a tendon/ligament supplement, joint supplement, with bute or Previcox for pain management, as well as cold hosing, standing wraps and various liniments. Since late May of 2015, she had been on stall rest with hand grazing only.
Advanced Equine Comfort, LLC Launches Easy’s Slipper®
Innovative horseshoe alternative provides therapeutic benefits for horses
Highlands, NC – January 28, 2014 – Advanced Equine Comfort, LLC announced today the launch of a newly patented product, Easy’s Slipper® (patent number USD689,246S). The glue-on slipper is a flexible horseshoe alternative that provides therapeutic benefits by utilizing scientific data and innovative materials to protect and grow healthier hooves and happier horses.
Easy’s Slipper®, a lightweight glue-on made from flexible durable material, lasts the full six to eight week shoeing cycle. The slipper allows for the natural flexion of the hoof, while reducing pain and lameness. Additional therapeutic benefits include healthy hoof growth, as well as reduced pain, inflammation and stress to the ligaments, bones, joints and tendons. Regardless of the discipline, any horse can benefit from Easy’s Slipper® innovative horseshoe alternative.
“We have been waiting for this day for a long time,” said Sue Blair, founder and CEO, Advanced Equine Comfort, LLC. “My mission for the past 12 years has been to bring this horseshoe to life and to market. Our goal is to promote hoof health and create happier horses through this therapeutic, innovative slipper.”
Easy’s Slipper® provides shock absorption and vibration dissipation to improve joint and bone health, which encourages hoof growth, as well as improving the mental state of the horse. The superior shock absorbency decreases stress on the bones, ligaments and joints, allowing natural flexing of the hoof, resulting in enhanced blood flow and increased oxygenation of the horse’s body. The built-in rocker can be easily adjusted by a farrier for the desired breakover for proper movement and soundness. Easy’s Slipper® allows farriers, veterinarians, trainers, barn managers and horse owners to protect their horses hooves, providing an alternative to shoes currently available on today’s market.
“We have conducted extensive research and tests on Easy’s Slipper® through an independent research firm,” said Jack Conway, senior research analyst and vice president, Advanced Equine Comfort, LLC. “Summary results conclude that the Easy’s Slipper® Closed Bottom Slipper provides more reduction in force (shock absorption and vibration dissipation) than any sample tested.”
Please visit www.advancedequinecomfort.com for ordering information and to learn more.
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