Equine Boot Assembly Having An Adjustable Heel Lift

摘要

An equine boot assembly and system providing a heel lifting adjustable wedge (inflatable bladder or other suitable means) to lift the heel section of an equine hoof and optionally providing a shock absorbing cushioning pad and frog support. Lifting the heel has many benefits including relieving and reducing the consequences of laminitis by reducing the tension on the deep digital flexor tendon to allow the equine to find a more natural comfortable balance on damaged hooves. There is additionally disclosed a rocker attachment to the boot system to provide added rocker movement (better break-over) that has been shown to be beneficial in many cases.

主权项

1. An equine boot assembly comprising an equine boot having an inside bottom and having disposed in the inside bottom thereof an elastomer orthotic pad that has a front and rear section and means placed under the elastomeric orthotic pad means to adjustably raise a section of the orthotic pad.