A horse was placed at my farm so I could care for a chronic case of laminitis. Each month I
would glue on a shoe which enabled him to get around. On one occasion after I glued on
the shoe he became non weight bearing on that foot. I had to remove the shoe and try
something different. I nailed on an eventing shoe fitted with the Yasha pad to elevate the
sole off the ground till something else could be used. By the next morning he was getting
around fairly well and within a week I was able to jog him over blacktop. When I had previously
turned him out in the paddock he would plant himself by the gate and stand there all day until
he was brought in. Three weeks later he was running up and down the fence line. All I did was
nail on a pair of Yasha shoes and take him off all medication. I was surprised to say the least at
the results, but since that time I have heard of similar cases with similar results
Mike Boyland
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I am a blacksmith of many years, primarily in the standardbred industry. I have a
quarter horse at home that was unable to be ridden. This was due to lameness
caused by navicular, all documented by my local veterinarian. Ian and I decided
to try a pair of glue-on Yasha shoes to see if reducing the concussion in the heel
area might help. We applied a flat aluminum shoe, no wedge to elevate the angle.
This shoe has totally changed this horse’s life, I can now ride this horse as much
and often as I wish without any sign of lameness. I wanted to share this with the
many people who have a horse that struggles with this dreaded disease.
Chris Gambino
Just wanted to update you on the shoes I have been getting from you. My big
horse has always been tough to shoe. He isn't out of control but always wants
to argue with the farrier. He was reshod last week with his 2nd pair of tenderhoofs
and was a TOTAL GENTLEMAN. NO wiggle, no fuss, no pawing, no jerking no
nothing. THIS IS the only change that has been made in this gelding. When I got
him off of the track 3 years ago, his feet were in horrible condition, lots of bruising
and extremely sore. He has slowly gotten manageable with getting shoes put on,
but still had to work very quietly around him.
He is all the way around a lot more quiet and relaxed about everything.
Just seems happy now. His eye has even changed in his stall. He doesn't fret
anymore about anything.
I know this sounds weird that shoes could make this much difference, but it is a
huge change in the personality of this horse.
SO I am in conclusion saying that the Tenderhoofs have made a tremondous
difference in my horse.
THANK YOU! Julie Crews Keyes, OK
