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Equicast's restores stronger healthier hoof walls. ETSS is a revolutionary product for hoof wear protection. The solution for hoof lameness (wall failure) ETSS restores healthy walls, by adding support to the whole hoof capsule restoring healthy walls, soles and frog. Unlike conventional methods ETSS does not overload the hoof wall. If you can wrap a hoof with duct tape or vet wrap you can effectively apply Equicast casting tape. Throughout this website you will see examples of the versatility of Equicast.

Equicast is equally effective on a horse going barefoot ,over or under a shoe. Stop paying high prices for poor fitting boots special shoes and pads.

Equicast can be used as a spare tire (owner applies) until a farrier can replace the shoe. Or therapeutically to restore hoof wall integrity: as in laminitis, quarter cracks and/or white line disease. Much depends on what is needed and one’s level of knowledge. Physics, anatomy, mechanisms of movement and common sense help explain how, when and why to use Equicast!

ETSS and the Barefoot Horse

Equicast Temporary Support System (ETSS) is very effective hoof care system and support system for the barefoot horse. Often horses transitioning form shoes to barefoot need temporary protection. ETSS adds support where support in needed “the hoof walls”. ETSS adds support to the whole hoof capsule; temporary support helps restore dynamic functions within the hoof capsule, better frog contact, controlled expansion, and sole contact, this gives nature time to grow a stronger healthier hoof wall while you enjoy riding your horse. No more waiting weeks, or months for your horse to become comfortable barefoot. Equicast is a fiberglass and resin product that hardens when exposed to moisture, which adds support and hoof wear protection for your horses’ hoof needs. One of the biggest advantages of Equicast is that the hoof is wrapped insuring a perfect fit for any shape or size hoof. Check out this site read testimonials of people that are using ETSS on their horses, from wear protection to navicular syndrome, white line disease to laminitis people are seeing the benefits of casting horses feet.

ETSS and Conventional Shoeing Methods

Equicast can be used with shoes like conventional shoeing methods using nails, or glue or with cast alone. This benefits the horse that needs extra protection (cast) for hard training and/or surfaces or traction (shoes) and promotes stronger, healthy hoof growth. The unique wrapping process does not require any additional pads this keeps support where it is needed and moisture away from the sole and walls. Equicast is a product that can be applied by a veterinarian, blacksmith, owner or trainer.

Lost Shoes save your old shoes from last shoeing (remove old nails) mark which hoof the shoe goes on and follow the directions for applying cast over shoes.

ETSS Custom Fit Every Time

Each cast molds to every foot for a perfect fit. No more trying to shape a foot ot fit a shoe/boot. And most importinly adding dynamic support gives nature time to heel and grow strong healthy walls. The fact is that answers to many hoof problems are answered by the laws of physics and common sense. Keeping the answers simple for every-day applications is my goal. When addressing the basics everything else seems to fall in place.

ETSS isVersatile

After working on hundreds, if not thousands of cases with farriers, veterinarians, trainers, and owners a product has been developed that addresses hoof wall problems. Working with specialists in cloth design and resins, a poly-cloth and resin was developed that can stand up to the environment and to the wear that horses put on their feet.

Item Number: EC

Manufacturer: Equicast, Inc