Farrier Report: Glushu for laminitis.

Laminitis is a serious condition that affects horses, causing severe pain and long-term complications if not treated properly. As the field of equine care evolves, innovative treatments are vital for improving the lives of horses suffering from this condition. Big thank you to Farrier Ronald Aalders for sharing his insights on using GluShu, along with other treatment methods, to aid a laminitic horse's recovery. See more of Ronald's work on his Facebook Page.

From Ronald Aalders:

“A farrier asked what I do when a laminitic horse is brought into a clinic like Tierklinik Lüsche. I thought to share with you, maybe it triggers a good idea for someone?

Usually through WhatsApp I get an X-ray in (picture 1) and details of the horse. Often there are venograms as well. For a farrier helpful too!

See pic 2 and 3, note the extend of vascular damage. On severe cases like this one I need sedation for one, as the horse is in pain. Of course veterinarians help me out there, pic 4. Because of the scale of the insult this horse was placed on Redden's Ultimates with a few additions I like in such cases. Pic 5 and 6. Of course a control X-ray is taken to make sure the position of the shoeing package is correct. See pic 7.

After a couple of weeks new X rays and probably redo the Clogs or Ultimates. In most cases after that shoeing is possible. See pic 8 and 9. On tougher cases like this one often other problems occur, here poor blood flow of the solar papillea because of mild medial sinking (see also pic 3) resulting in poor sole growth of the medial toe. It forced me to float that area by modifying the shoe. See pic 10 and 11.

After that was dealt with we decided to put the horse on GluShu. The horse was very much improved meaning the owner could start exercising the horse a bit more. To reduce risk of pulling we opted for GluShu, this horse really should not lose a shoe! This cuff type glue on offers a big glueing surface that anchors the shoeing package better than nails. Picture 12. Picture 13 and 14 are of today. Note how the bruising grew down over time. (Compare picture 12 with picture 13).

The horse is doing fine now, is being ridden and has (controlled) pasture time. Happy horse, happy owner. #sigronpodiatry.”

Success in treating laminitis demands a multifaceted strategy. Ronald Aalders’ experiences provide vital insights for both farriers and horse owners. His work emphasizes the importance of tailored treatments and collaborative care in overcoming the challenges posed by laminitis.

For those interested in exploring GluShu for their horses, ordering is simple—just visit our online store or stop by your local farrier supply.

If you have any questions about GluShu or its applications, please feel free to reach out at sue@glushu.com.