Advices

What is soft-ride?

What is soft-ride?

The Soft-Ride Ice Spa aids in recovery after a workout or performance, and can be used for therapeutic purposes when treating common hoof disorders. The SoftRider is our new shoe that places the load on the center of the hoof rather than the outside wall.

What are soft ride shoes?

Product Story: The Softride Rift Running Shoes Shine With A Full-Length Softride In The Midsole To Keep You Light On Your Feet All Day Long. The Slip-On Knit Upper Is As Comfy As Can Be, And The Understated Puma Branding Adds A Sublty Stylish Edge.

Why do farriers trim the frog?

Farrier Takeaways Trimming the frog to match the smooth dermal frog will improve function. A thick, big-bellied knife gets closer to sensitive structures and can cause hemorrhaging. Clean out the frog, but be conservative and avoid over trimming.

What happens to horses without shoes?

Increased risk of injury: If the horse is not well-shod or the farrier is inept, rogue or “hot” nails can harm the sensitive inner part of the hoof. If a horse “springs” (loses) a shoe during work, it may result in a tendon sprain or damage to the hoof wall.

What is domperidone for horses?

Clinical uses of domperidone in equine reproduction include treatment of fescue toxicosis, stimulation of lactation in agalactic mares, induction of lactation in nurse mares and induction of follicular development in transitional mares.

Do laminitic horses need shoes?

For laminitis rehab, TLS doesn’t recommend shoes because: feet usually need frequent trimming during realignment – heels can grow 10 mm in 3 weeks, and shouldn’t be lowered by much more than 10 mm, so trims usually need to be no more than 2 weeks apart initially until the feet are fully realigned.

Can you cure laminitis in horses?

Laminitis is a crippling condition which can be fatal in severe cases. Once a horse has had an episode of laminitis, they are particularly susceptible to future episodes. Laminitis can be managed but not cured which is why prevention is so important.

What are softrider shoes for horses?

SoftRiders are great for aging horses with issues like laminitis, navicular syndrome and ringbone, and they’re also perfect for long-term use on all performance horses. SoftRider shoes have been tested for three years at top veterinary hospitals across the country and are now available for anyone to purchase.

Why soft-ride equine boots?

That’s why thousands of horse owners rely on Soft-Ride Equine Comfort Boots and Ice Spa in their daily routine for their horses. Vets around the world rely on Soft-Ride’s horse boots to relieve suffering from a wide variety of hoof conditions and disorders such as: Laminitis.

What are the best hoof boots for horses?

Horse owners use Soft-Ride Comfort Boots horse hoof boots as part of their daily routine to help keep their horses healthy. When used together, Soft-Ride Horse Hoof Boots and the Ice Spa are the perfect one-two punch to keep your horse at the top of his game.

Are soft-ride’s horse boots only for laminitis?

It’s a common misconception that Soft-Ride’s horse boots are only for horses that are suffering from laminitis or other foot/hoof issues. Horse owners use Soft-Ride Comfort Boots horse hoof boots as part of their daily routine to help keep their horses healthy.