Easyboot RX for Laminitis

The Easyboot RX is the ideal therapy boot for horses that need relief from chronic laminitis, or other lower limb or hoof disorders.

Laminitis is a multi-factorial condition which sadly affects many horses and ponies in the UK, particularly during the spring and summer months, when the grass is of optimum quality. The condition is often linked to obesity, and alongside other causes is thought to be linked to lush pasture. The disease causes pain and lameness as a result of damage to the internal structures of our equines’ feet, limiting the horse's ability to work, and significantly impacting on their wellbeing. The serious condition involves the inflammation of the laminae tissues, which can in severe cases lead to tears of the internal bond between the dermal and epidermal laminae, leading to a rotation or drop in the pedal bone within the foot.

A horse diagnosed with laminitis requires sole support, hence the common advice to stable the animal on a thick bed of shavings – however, this support is often better achieved by using the RX boot on a bare (non shod) hoof, with shock absorbing Easycare comfort pads inside. The Soft density, 12mm pad is ideal.

This combination allows the horse to benefit from controlled exercise once the hoof has stabilised, while the increased circulation aids healing.

Not intended for riding, but can be used for light turnout the Easyboot RX is available in 8 sizes: (00-7). Sold Individually.  Size guide available at www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk or Tel: 0344 880 6900