Posted by Ed Kinney on June 19, 2002 at 13:27:59:
In Reply to: Glue on shoes for a laminitic pony posted by Lucy Warrell on June 19, 2002 at 13:27:13:
: Am trying to find a circular shoe which can be glued on, either plastic or rubber coated aluminium. My pony has had a fairly drastic dorsal horn resection and as a consequence there is little hoof left to attatch a shoe. However she needs the walls of her hooves to be supported to releive sole pressure. Have been using Styra foam pads but these have caused tissue necrosis so vet has removed them to allow foot to breathe. Using Iodine dressing on one foot will this affect the adhesive quality of the glue? Is it possible to get glue on shoes with a detachable plate so that the soles of the feet can still be dressed? Many thanks lucy warrell
Dear Lucy,
You have several problems that will require a master farrier to help your horse recover. I am puzzled that who ever did the re-section cannot supply you with the answers?
We can give you the names of some of the best master farriers that can make it happen. Please e mail me at our company address: thorobred@pobox.com and I will give you the name of someone in your area to contact right away. Right now I am away, so ask them to forward your message to me and I will either e mail you or phone if you include your number.
Ed Kinney