Eighty
percent of all lameness comes from incorrect shoeing. In 1987, the
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported
American horse owners lose $500 million in lameness-related problems
every year. It has been well documented for centuries, that incorrect
hoof balance and angulations, insufficient frog size, and inadequate
sole thickness are among the major causes of lameness. Goode's
Dynamic Equine Leveler gives you measurements
of the medial/lateral (side to side) balance. Medial/lateral balance
refers to the relationship between the inside heel and outside heel
of the hoof.
The most vital part of your horse is his feet. Remember
No Hoof / No Horse.
Consequences
of this improper balance are:
Arthritis
Bad Attitude
Cripple for Life
Joint Problems
Navicular
Quarter Crack
Ring Bone
Sheared Heels
Sore Back
Stride Length
Suspensory Ligament
The Goode's
Dynamic Equine Leveler is a tool that will help
owners to visually access whether their horses are at risk for many
problems. This tool measures the possible discrepancies that could
occur during the shoeing of their horses' hooves, such as medial/lateral
balance and whether the hoof is longer or slanted on one side or
the other. The owner's attention to the health of this horse's feet,
using The Goode's Dynamic Equine Leveler
would ensure that the horse's hooves continue to be healthy, comfortable
and free of problems. The Equine Leveler has a slide ruler with
stop to measure the feet.
Horseowners and Ferrier,
Goode's
Dynamic Equine Leveler
will allow you to keep your horse's feet in optimum condition.
Balancing the hooves at every shoeing allows you to see growth
and shoe only as often as needed to keep your horse's feet healthy.
This instrument will ensure a proper shoeing and ongoing hoof
health. The Equine Leveler will monitor for changes between shoeings
and provide you with complete information to document those changes
for a comprehensive hoof health history.
