Case Studies

Case #1: Kiwi: Intermittent Lameness

Over the course of four shoeings with the EponaShoe, Kiwi's hoof conformation and soundness improved. Click on the thumbnail images below to see enlargements. Here's the important thing to look for: With skilled trimming and taking advantage of the caudal support offered by the EponaShoe, the heel support points are moved back, and the heels expand somewhat. If you think this was done at the expense of hoof-angle, look at the lateral radiographs -- the hoof (as measured by the angle of P3) becomes more upright even as the heel support is moved back and widened. Also, angulation of the P1, P2 bones improved.

"Before" Photo

"After" Photo (5 months later)

"Before" Radiograph

"After" Radiograph

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