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Product Overview
The Steward Clog is the ultimate Multi-Directional Leverage Reduction Shoe available today. In cooperation with the original designer of the wooden shoe, Dr. Mike Steward, EDSS has used this concept to develop a highly adjustable, user-friendly composite version. The Clog is most widely used for treating chronic laminitis and founder cases because it offers excellent stability & protection to the distal phalanx, while at the same time reduces the leverage forces on the affected laminae so the horse can stay comfortably mobile. However, the Clog is proving to be an equally useful tool for treating pathologies such as Ring Bone & Collateral Ligament Lesions due to the fact that the ground surface is easily modified to reduce strain on the DIP & PIP joints, as well as the connective tissue surrounding them. Vets & Farriers today are faced with many complicated lameness cases. The Steward Clog is one tool that offers Stability, Protection & Ease of Movement for the horse, which seems to be the best place to start when it comes to treating various pathologies. Design Features - The foot surface is seated out beneath the peripheral distal border of PIII to help insure clearance for those patients that have rotated and the sole is close to coming in contact with the ground. In cases where P3 has prolapsed or penetrated the sole, hoof wall extensions and a large cushion support area are used with the Clog to insure protection for P3 and the prolapsed area of the sole. - The Clog can be attached to the foot using a variety of methods. (eg. nailing, screwing and/or gluing.) - The ground surface is smaller and tapers more aggressively on the anterior and posterior ends. There is less taper on the medial and lateral sides. The ground surface is smaller than the actual hoof size to help reduce the leverage and forces on the lamina and joints when in motion. - Once attached, adjustments for leverage (anterior as well as medial & lateral) and mobility comfort are easy to make using a rasp and/or EDSS Wedge Rails. All adjustments for comfort can be made several times throughout the shoeing period. - Placement of the Clog is very important, so application instructions and placement layout guidelines are included with the Clog.
- Standard Sizes in widths: 4.5", 5.0", 5.5", 6.0" - Smaller & Larger Sizes May Be Available by Special Orders
Posted by Ginny from WI on 27th Sep 2011
My TWH suffered a severe case of laminitis in all four feet this early summer. Our vet worked closely with us to work through the health issues. After three months, Ringo was still suffering with sensitive toes. After a lot of searching/reading on the internet I decided to try the Steward Clog. What a difference! Ringo went from walking very slowly to prancing and even trying out a few bucks and kicks. I had read how someone else had the same results, I was only hoping to get some relief for his pain. Needless to say my farrier and I were so excited to see the results. We walked him on gravel and blacktop and he did fine. (I could not get him to walk on hard survices prior to this.) My farrier drilled holes in the positions on the clog, trimmed the clog to fit, and nailed the clog on. I believe screws may have been better for Ringo as he did not like it when the nails were pounded in. However, my farrier is quite the Saint, he took his time patiently working with Ringo. This is Ringo's second day with the clogs on and I can not express my appreciation.
Posted by nathalie on 7th Nov 2010
my stallion has chronic laminitis and nothing we did was helping him
my vets and farrier are amazed at the difference these clogs have made to my horse and the xrays are showing there are changes for the better