Farrier Report: Glushu for laminitis in older horse.

kirsty710
6 days ago
2 min read

Laminitis can be a heart breaking condition for older horses, causing significant pain and discomfort that directly impacts their quality of life. Luckily, innovations in equine care are paving the way for more effective treatments. Glushu, a shoeing system designed to provide extra comfort and support for older horses suffering from laminitis. Thank you to Farrier Bart Lambert, for sharing his insight on this when they recently treated a 27-year-old horse with severe laminitis. His work highlights the crucial benefits that Glushu can offer to equine health. Please check out his Facebook page to see more of his work.

From Bart Lambert

"Please let me share my latest client who came to me with a severe case of laminitis. It is an older horse 27y old and comfort is the main objective.

In this case we applied Glushu's with the modification of sapas shoes. The modification are always hard also because the coffin bone in the foot is disformed. The Horse started to respond well and is much more comfortable in Glushu.

I have used Glushu in many difficult cases and always have success. I wholly recommend them to anyone struggling with difficult hooves."

Key Benefits of Glushu

Enhanced Comfort: Glushu's design allows for maximum support to the hoof while promoting natural movement. This is especially vital for older horses with laminitis, as maintaining mobility is essential for their well-being.
Customizable Adjustments: The ability to tailor Glushu shoes means farriers can address specific hoof structure issues. For instance, in this case, modifying the shoes helped accommodate deformed coffin bones, which is common in older horses.