A practical aid for farriers and veterinary surgeons H U F S C H U H E. It doesn't always have to be nails!

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1 A practical aid for farriers and veterinary surgeons The Hoofshoe is breaking the 2000 year-old tradition H U F S C H U H E It doesn't always have to be nails!

2 Table of contents 4 Dallmer s invention: Shoes to protect hoofs without using nails 7 Range of products for no-nail hoof protection 8 DALLMER Hoofshoe with steel inlay 9 Brief instructions for DALLMER Hoofshoes with T-shaped inlay 10 The DALLMER Cuff 11 Brief instructions for the DALLMER Cuff with screw-on metal horseshoes 12 The DALLMER foal shoe for club foot therapy 13 The DALLMER foal shoe for flaccidity therapy 14 The DALRIC Extension foal shoe for correcting malposition 15 Brief instructions for foal shoes 16 The DALLMER Clog 19 Applications in hoof and limb therapy 28 The correct position of the hoof 30 Making the job easier 32 Dissertations, theses, scientific papers H U F S C H U H E DALLMER GmbH + Co. KG Hoofshoe Department Alte Landstrasse 3 D Salzhausen-Putensen Fon Fax hufschuh@dallmer.de Imprint Publisher and responsible for the editorial content of the brochure: Helmuth Dallmer 6th edition 2009 All rights reserved Helmuth Dallmer English translation: Brian Ernest Welch, D Soderstorf 3

3 Dallmer s invention: Shoes to protect hoofs without using nails How it all began Already back in 1989, Mr. Helmuth Dallmer while visiting Dr Redden in Kentucky realized looking at the specimen model of a horse s leg that in cases of laminitis, the lowering of the heels as well as the nailing after the Bolz-Method is completely wrong. Because byway of the Bolzmethod, the tension on the deep flexor tendon increases. More correct is the raising of the heels by 2-3 cm using the DALLMER wedge plates which leads to a relief of the deep flexor tendon and therefore impedes a distal phalanx rotation or rather distal phalanx drop. My horse Durban occupied a special place in my heart. It must have been 1974 when, returning from a ride, he avoided the last stretch of paved road and swerved onto the grass verge. The diagnosis: acute laminitis. The head of the veterinary clinic in Hochmoor took a look at the gelding and asked me: Mr Dallmer, is your horse adequately insured? Well, then there s not much we can do! How could I kill the horse? At least I was able to make sure Durban was relieved of the metal shoes and, after his heels had been drastically raised, fitted with a special shoe, the socalled Bolz shoe, requiring a dozen nails in his painful hooves. Durban lay down in his box and was unable to stand up again. The thought went through my head: How can you hammer eight nails into every ailing hoof?! Nothing could come of that. After four days of this, I grabbed a pair of pliers and, somewhat inexpertly, began to remove the shoes. Durban visibly relaxed. At that moment, I had a completely new perception, and the idea formed in my head: I cut out a 15-mm thick piece of polypropylene in the shape of a horseshoe and gouged a 6-mm deep groove, leaving a narrow rim. As luck would have it, at The talent for invention consists of visualizing something that never existed before. the sole inlays fit as snug as a glove, a perfect fit. With a tight figure-of-eight bandage, the whole construction provided the proper support, and all without nails! Durban actually got back on his feet. Six months later, I was able to ride him again and even hunt with him occasionally. My instructions to stand the horse once a day in cold mud apparently also accelerated the healing process. Durban proved to me that there was no advantage in adding to the horse s pain by hammering eight nails into each and every hoof. It seems as though the traditional method of nailing shoes on laminitic horses has never been seriously questioned. Using a pattern, I realized that my idea for therapy also required a wedge plate to relieve the stress on the deep flexor tendon and counter the effects of a rotating or sagging distal phalanx. I now had to construct a device that provided a permanent bond with the horny wall of the hoof, and on top of that everything had to stay in place for a whole shoeing period! My wife used to glue on false fingernails could that be the solution?! Based on that example, I reconstructed Durban s sole inlay and built a complete shoe, with a wide cuff to ensure a proper bond with the horny wall. avalanche of protest. The organizers demanded that I stop my lecture there and then. I was still convinced my theory was correct, but I now had to produce ironclad scientific proof, which I obtained by measuring heel movement. Prof. Preuschoft at the University of Bochum confirmed that a glued-on Dallmer Hoofshoe restricts the hoof mechanism to a lesser extent than a conventional horseshoe with nails! In cooperation with Prof. Werner at the Technical College in Osnabrück, I developed two diagnostic shoes fitted with 8 piezoelectric sensors, the data from which were immediately evaluated and stored on a computer. By attending lectures given by Prof. Dr Hertsch at the Veterinary College in Hanover and visiting Dr Rick Redden in Kentucky, USA, I was able to broaden my knowledge of orthopaedics. I asked Dr Redden to do me a favour and, the next time he was faced with a case of acute laminitis, not to swedge up the heels but rather shoe the horse and then fix a 3-cm squared piece of timber under the branch of the horseshoe with adhesive. Redden agreed to my suggestion. Then there was a phone call: Helmuth, it s incredible; it works pretty well! I had managed to convince him! The opposition with which I once had to contend has died down considerably. The next item for development was the popular Clog, which is not glued, but buckled onto the hoof. Prof. Dr Hertsch s lectures also mentioned anomalies found in foals, such as club foot, long pastern or axial limb malfor-mation, and I have developed glue-on orthopaedic foal shoes to provide substantial relief for the foal undergoing corrective measures. Never again like this! In 1976, I was invited by master farrier that time the road was being repaved Ernst Niemerg to deliver a lecture to about directly in front of my firm s offices. I 400 people at the Equitana on the topic Another variation is my Cuff, on which filled the groove with some of the hot, No-Nail Adhesive Protection for Hooves. it is possible to screw a forming grooved tarry substance, pressed Durban s hooves I had only spoken a few sentences when I horseshoe or even a shock-absorbing plastic Hoofshoe with wedge plate for laminitic firmly into the recess and lo and behold was surprisingly confronted with a mighty sole. hooves 4 5

4 DALLMER Hoofshoes - successful in international tournaments since 1974 Range of products for no-nail protection DALLMER Club foot shoe DALRIC-Extension Show Jumping World Champion Hartwig Steenken / Gladstone DALLMER Hoofshoe DALLMER Flaccidity shoe DALLMER Cuff for metal horseshoes DALLMER Cuff with screw-on wedge plate Dressage Nina Steinkraus / Ponti DALLMER Clog - the buckle-on shoe DALLMER Rehe-Clog for treating laminitis 6 Eventing Nina Steinkraus / Ponti DALLMER Horseshoe Former Dual-plunger syringe for 2-component adhesive with proportioning nozzle 7

5 Dallmer Hoofshoe with steel inlay Brief instructions for Dallmer Hoofshoes with T-shaped inlay The initial basic idea behind this hoofshoe, the first we patented, was to spare the horse the destructive and often painful process of nailing to the hoof. The adhesive shoes are fully designed to ensure that, with few exceptions, you can dispense with horseshoes and nails. The new Horseshoe Former saves the farrier the necessity of heating up the forge. DALLMER Hoofshoe Do not apply grease to the hoof during the last 6 days prior to gluing! In order to achieve an accurate form, place the hoof onto a piece of cardboard to trace the contour of the hoof. The diameter of the T-shaped steel inlay for the DALLMER Hoofshoe must be bent to 8 to 10 mm less than the hoof s line of contour. Heat up the items with a hairdryer in the packing case All in all, the profession could take on a whole new look. The DALLMER Hoofshoe is the first modification to the adhesive shoes that have already been on the market for a number of years. This shoe has a T-shaped steel inlay that it is bent to follow the white line and gives the shoe the shape it needs for the plastic wall to fit snugly against the wall of the hoof and ensure optimum adhesion. The wide plastic sole on this model guarantees proper support for the sole of the hoof and adequate impact absorption. The shoe can be shortened at the quarters to suit. Hoofshoe with T-shaped steel inlay Press the T-shaped inlay into place inside the preheated hoofshoe with a pipe wrench, and fit the mounting wedges. Now, inside the packing case, heat up the adhesive in the dual-plunger syringe to 36 C; open the syringe, and screw on the proportioning nozzle. Squirt the adhesive in a single action onto the textile-coated inner wall of the shoe, taking care to ensure even distribution. After preparing the shoe as described, slip it over the hoof and pull the strap tightly over the heel. A few well-aimed gentle taps of the hammer against the tip of the hoofshoe and adjusting the tightness of the strap help to obtain the snug fit you need. DALLMER Horseshoe Former The metal inlay is pressed into place inside the preheated hoofshoe with a pipe wrench. DALLMER Hoofshoe on the hoof You can remove the shoe by driving the thrash blade either between the sole of the hoof and the sole of the shoe or between horny wall and the horny box. A common method is to heat up the wall of the shoe until the adhesive softens again allowing you to scrape it off with a putty knife and then detach the shoe. Adhesive application Removing the shoe 8 9

6 CUFF Brief instructions for the CUFF with screw-on metal horseshoes The Cuff is a collar-shaped form of protection for hooves that envelops the rim and sole of the hoof, but is nevertheless specially designed to allow a farrier proud of his tradition also to continue using his predrilled, bent-to-shape horseshoe. He simply has to screw the metal shoe to the Cuff, heat it up, apply adhesive, and fit it all to the hoof. You can renew the forming grooved steel or aluminium horseshoe during the shoeing period without detaching the glued-on shoe (Cuff) from the hoof. The fact that it is also possible to screw in caulks or replace inlays against snowballing on the Cuff guarantees absolutely versatility when riding or driving horses in sporting events. DALLMER Cuff with horseshoe Cuff with profiled horseshoe Do not apply grease to the hoof during the last 5 days prior to gluing! In order to achieve an accurate form, place the hoof onto a piece of cardboard to trace the contour of the hoof. The horseshoe must be bent exactly along the line of the hoof s contour, either at the forge or, much simpler, with the DALLMER Horseshoe Former, and then screwed onto the flush-fitting Cuff. Now, inside the packing case, heat up the adhesive in the dual-plunger syringe to a high temperature; open the syringe, and screw on the proportioning nozzle. Squirt the adhesive in a single action onto the textile-coated inner wall of the shoe, taking care to ensure even distribution. After preparing the shoe as described, slip it over the hoof and pull the strap tight over the heel. A few well-aimed gentle taps of the hammer against the tip of the hoofshoe and adjusting the tightness of the strap to obtain the snug fit you need. Heat up the items with a hairdryer in the packing case DALLMER Horseshoe Former You can remove the shoe by driving the thrash blade either between the sole of the hoof and the sole of the shoe or between horny wall and the horny box. A common method is to heat up the wall of the shoe until the adhesive softens again allowing you to scrape it off with a putty knife and then detach the shoe. Adhesive application No-nail orthopaedic therapy using a Cuff together with an egg bar Removing the shoe 10 11

7 Club foot shoe shoe Flaccidity Flaccidity shoe The DALLMER foal shoe for club foot therapy is a superior alternative to nailedon beaked shoes. This adhesive foal shoe makes it possible to counter club foot formation successfully without invading the sensitive horn. The shoe protects the toe area of the hoof. You should not suspend the heels at any time by more than 1 cm; this could otherwise result in excessive strain on the deep flexor tendon and subsequently displace the distal phalanx. 1 cm Phase 1 Model B with wedge The DALLMER foal shoe for treating long pastern has an extended sole platform to support the fetlock joint. The aim of therapy is to restore the foot/pastern axis to normal. The DALLMER flaccidity shoe is manufactured from plastic material in accordance with guidelines issued by Prof Dr Hertsch, Berlin, and was developed along the lines of the horseshoe for long pasterns (extended quarters with welded flange). Exercise on hard, even surfaces is of paramount importance to the healing process. Deep-litter husbandry and soft ground in the paddock would lessen the chances of success. If after a period of three weeks the therapy shows no sign of success, reapply the adhesive shoe. 1 cm Phase 2 Model B without wedge Adhesive application Club foot shoe Model B Club foot shoe Model BK 1 cm Phase 3 Model BK 12 13

8 DALRIC Extension shoe Brief instructions for foal shoes The idea for this type of shoe came from Dr med vet Ric Redden in America s horse country, the state of Kentucky. When used properly, this adhesive shoe is able to correct several types of axial limb malformation in foals. The shoe has an extended sole platform to support the foal s leg. The extended sole should be fitted on that side of the hoof where the burden on the foal is greatest so as to improve stability. The weight-bearing region of the sole is displaced to encourage the hoof to adjust to a new centre of gravity. The one-sided extension of the heel support encourages the foal to align its toe axis as it makes contact with the ground. If the hoof position is correctly aligned, the extension has to be cut back. You can add support to the DALRIC shoe by fitting a wedge underneath if it is necessary to relieve the deep flexor tendon after the fetlock has collapsed. DALRIC Extension, sizes DALRIC Extension, size 3 with aluminium platform While you are working on the hoof, take a hairdryer and heat up the hoofshoe together with the adhesive inside the packing case for approx. 4 minutes to a temperature of approx. 36 C. You can use the metal strips included in the scope of supply to fix club-foot and flaccidity shoes in place. Extension shoes are screwed onto the plastic or aluminium sole in line with the width of the hoof. The plastic wedges are always required when fitting the shoes, as they help the foal to slip into the shoe easier using its own weight. Now, apply the heated-up adhesive to the textile-coated inner wall, slip the shoe straight onto the hoof, and then wrap selfadhesive crêpe bandage in a figure-of-eight. Heat up the items with a hairdryer in the packing case Shoe with metal strip Adhesive application Applying adhesive Figure-of-eight bandaging 14 15

9 CLOG for buckle-on hoof protection Hoofshoes DALLMER Clogs provide you with virtually unlimited opportunities. Many a problem hoof would be a thing of the past at tournaments and on long-distance rides if only a DALLMER Clog were on hand whenever a metal shoe was thrown. With an additional sole inlay against snowballing, you can rely on the shoe s versatility even in winter. NEW! DALLMER Clog The prerequisite for Clogs is a normal foot axis (toe wall angle of on front hooves, on rear hooves) km with DALLMER Clogs Ursula Lüthi and Marion Landert during their ride from Zürich to Finland... so you don t miss the opportunity to leap at a chance! For more than 30 years, innovation, functionality and simple solutions for the well-being of horse and rider have been a tradition at in Germany. The hoofshoe manufacturer now offers studs for jumping and crosscountry riding. The studs are screwed into the horseshoe of the DALLMER Cuff before they come into action. Thus, the studs are providing the horse with the necessary support for its jumps on the course. DALLMER GmbH + Co. KG Hoofshoe Dept. Alte Landstrasse 3 D Salzhausen-Putensen Tel. +49 (0) Fax +49 (0) hufschuh@dallmer.de 16 17

10 Applications in hoof and limb therapy On simple solutions and astounding successes Feasible applications for DALLMER Hoofshoes - Hoof not suitable for nailing - Sensitive soles - Sensitive nail line - Separation of the white line - Inflammation of the corium - Flaccidity in flexor tendon - Vertical fissures in hoof - Hoof injuries - Purulent pododermatitis - Corrective measures to the hoof - Laminitis and associated corrective measures - Club foot - Protective measure for the sole following a nail prick - Keratoma surgery Other applications: Foal with glued-on correcting shoes - Regenerative measure - And last but not least, to help a reluctant-to-shoe horse overcome its fear of being shod

11 Applications in hoof and limb therapy Loose wall and hollow wall Applications in hoof and limb therapy Sandcracks Definition: Separation of the hoof wall from the sole along the white line is known as a loose wall. Widespread cavity formation inside the hoof wall is known as a hollow wall and develops mainly between the tubule and laminar layers. A loose wall can be caused by dry conditions, an extremely hot shoeing process, by uneven attachment of the shoe, or due to a defective bearing edge. If the old horseshoe has been attached for too long, the walls tend to bend outwards. Also nails can damage the white line if they are too hard or too close together. Any therapy must first of all be preceded by a thorough process of restoring all the areas that have undergone change. The grooves are gouged down to solid horn and loosely filled with cotton wool or hemp packing impregnated with iodoform ether or wood tar. With widespread cavitation, the prospects of success are only good if the underhollowed sections of the hoof wall are carefully and completely pared away. The horn must be allowed to regenerate gradually at the boundary between damaged and healthy horn. Especially in the case of problems of this nature, DALLMER hoof protection has the advantage of ensuring that the existing damage to the white line is not further aggravated by nails in the hoof. The wall of DALLMER Hoofshoes and Cuffs) stabilizes the weakened hoof wall and facilitates regenerative growth of compact laminar horn. Definition: Sandcracks are separations in the horny box that run in longitudinal direction parallel to the horn tubules. Penetrating cracks go hand in hand with lameness because the sensitive laminae are irritated or crushed The marginal areas of cracks do not knit together again. The condition can only be healed by allowing healthy, compact horn to grow down from the coronet. As sandcracks are often the result of unequal distribution of the weight bearing down on the hoof and poor horn quality, therapy is aimed at the root of the evil, correcting limb position (normal toe wall angle of on front hooves, on rear hooves). The marginal areas must be cut open down to the valley of the crack and any decaying matter removed and disinfected. hoof and then screw it back onto the hoofshoe together with the inlay. The DALLMER sandcrack plaster has been successfully used in treating sandcracks. Sandcrack - The most important requirement for interdigitated horn growth is deactivation of the hoof mechanism to ensure drastic reduction of vibration. DALLMER s plastic adhesive hoofshoe exposes the hoof wall to substantially less vibration than a traditional horseshoe. Loose wall Depending on the extent of the sandcrack, you can use the DALLMER Cuff with screw-on metal shoe, solid-elastic inlay and parallel platform. It is possible to remove the sole platform to clean the sole of the Sandcrack plaster 20 21

12 Applications in hoof and limb therapy Applications in hoof and limb therapy Keraphyllocele Podotrochlosis Club foot therapy Definition: Keraphyllocele is the term for a localized condition of hornification reaching from the coronet down to the bearing edge on the inner surface of the hoof wall. The possible causes of such an abnormal horn condition are listed as injured or irritated coronary or laminar corium as a result of a knock against the coronet, or quicking. Definition: This condition is found on the tendon s articular surface of the distal sesamoid bone, the part of the deep flexor tendon located below it, and in the navicular bursa. In most cases, excessively long toes result in additional structural strain on the rear of the hoof; therapy must be aimed at facilitating the rolling action. Definition: The clinical picture of clubfootedness shows an acquired steepness of the toe in the horny box, with a toe wall angle of over 60 and flexion in the coffin joint. In highly severe cases, we use club foot shoe model B with parallel sole. In addition, the wedge placed under the heels during adhesive application is screwed tightly to the foal shoe. As soon as the foal resumes plane propulsion, only the heels are still shortened at regular intervals. If a foal shows no distinct signs of improvement after 2 periods with adhesive hoofshoes, or if an X-ray photo indicates rotation of the distal phalanx, surgical treatment is advisable. In keraphyllocele therapy, it must be ascertained whether it is the cause of lameness or not. An operation under anaesthetic by a veterinarian is necessary for all cases of keraphyllocele in conjunction with lameness. Since this operation often damages the distal phalanx s suspensory apparatus inside the horny box, it is imperative that the hoof mechanism is deactivated by an appropriate form of hoof protection. For this purpose, you can fit a DALLMER Cuff with parallel or tapered sole platform and appropriate solid inlay. The shoe acts like a compress, stabilizing the detached sections of the hoof wall. DALLMER hoof protection offers the following advantages: The DALLMER Cuff in conjunction with an egg bar shoe complies with the demand for sturdy toe support. The horse rolls straight over the quarters of the grooved shoe, which is screwed on back to front. You can raise the heels using a DALLMER Cuff Model CK or a DALLMER Cuff with half-high wedge. The wedge with permanent-elastic inlay is especially beneficial to horses suffering from navicular lameness because it supports the hoof and ensures that not only the bulbs of the heel play a role in bearing the weight, but also the sole. A further advantage of plastic hoof protection is its light weight. Finally, it remains to be emphasized that there is no horn wear anywhere on the hoof bearing edge when the hoof is fitted with Dallmer plastic, and you can expect permanent relief of the heels provided the hoof mechanism remains intact. This initial heel-raising measure allows the entire hoof to take the weight and thus lessens tension of the deep flexor tendon. The suspension apparatus on the distal phalanx is relieved and the danger of laminitis with concomitant rotation of the distal phalanx distinctly reduced. The wedge is now rasped down approx. 2 mm at the heels every day until it is finally removed altogether. This results in a very gentle extension of the coffin joint. For further extension of the coffin joint, and also in less severe cases of clubfootedness, we use club foot shoe model BK with tapered sole. The protruding tapered toe wedge extends beyond the toe by about 1 cm, which is sufficient for the mechanical and orthopaedic effect of the club foot shoe. In order to ensure that the hoofshoes do not become overly tight on the foal s hooves and necessitate further corrective therapy, the hoofshoes should remain in place no longer than 3 weeks. As a rule, the hooves are properly corrected after 6 to 8 weeks

13 Applications in hoof and limb therapy Malpositions Applications in hoof and limb therapy Flaccidity Definition: Malpositions in the fetlock joint are known as toed-in and toed-out positions, whereby we have to differentiate between a rotation, a flexion or a combination of both. Carpal or tarsal malpositions are characterized by flexion in the axis towards the outside (bowlegged) or inside (knockkneed). The bowlegged form is also known as varus deformation, the knockkneed variety as valgus deformation. Orthopaedic therapy with the DALRIC Extension Shoe has proven its worth in correcting malpositions. The one-sided extension of the hoofshoe s foot surface must be fitted on the opposite side of the direction of toeing or rotation. Toed-in horses tend towards a bowing gait, i.e. the hoof swings forward in a bow around the supporting limb and lands first of all on the outer edge of the hoof. The hoof of a toed-out horse swings forward in a bow against the supporting limb. Horses thus affected land first of all on the inner edge of the hoof. In the case of a toed-out position with outer rotation, the extension must be fitted on the inside; if a toed-in position occurs in conjunction with inner rotation, the opposite applies. In response to propulsion on the inner edge of a toed-out foot, the foot is aligned during propulsion by the inward-directed extension of the sole platform on the extension shoe. DALRIC Extension, sizes DALRIC Extension, size 3 with aluminium platform Definition: Long pastern is a disorder encountered in newborn foals characterized by hyperextension in the fetlock joints. The associated risk of deformation is so great that one cannot afford to adopt a wait-and-see attitude. Hyperextension can result in the following changes: Inflammation of the pastern s suspensory apparatus Dislodgement of the growth cartilage and a displaced lower section of the cannon bone Applanation of the articular surface on the proximal sesamoid bone facing the cannon bone Applanation of the pastern s articular surface facing the cannon bone Formation of marginal elevation and arthrophytes on the anterior edge of the fetlock joint Formation of marginal elevation and divulsion on the extensor tendon s point of insertion on the distal phalanx Heels underslung and hoof bound with a contracted heel The DALLMER flaccidity shoe was developed along the lines of the horseshoe for long pasterns (extended heels with welded flange). The protruding heels are designed to overhang the plumbline from the heels by about 1-2 cm. Flaccidity shoe Photo: Andreas Eberl After gluing on, provide support for the heel Rollover point Photo: Andreas Eberl It is very important to exercise the foal on an even surface. At the beginning of therapy, the foal should not be allowed on the pasture or be treated with any painrelieving medication

14 Applications in hoof and limb therapy Laminitis The DALLMER method of raising the heels Applications in hoof and limb therapy Treating laminitis after DALLMER in 2 steps 1. step: DALLMER Rehe-Clog 2. step: DALLMER Rehe-Cuff Definition: Laminitis is a widespread, nonpurulent inflammation of the laminar corium that affects any hoof, but is usually more pronounced on the front hooves. The horse has bouts of heavy sweating, muscular trembling and a stiff body posture with a painfully bent back. The horse stands with its front legs far forward. As soon as laminitis occurs, the veterinarian must begin therapy without delay. If DALLMER Hoofshoes are not readily available, any shoes on the horse should initially be left in place, but the shoe nails in the toe must be removed and a 3-cm wooden wedge glued under the horseshoe to raise the heels. Important: The DALLMER method of laminitis treatment dispenses with lowering the heels; on the contrary, the heels are raised. As soon as possible, remove the old horseshoes and nails from the hooves and fit the buckle-on Rehe-Clog or adhesive Cuff with a convex wedge to reduce tension from the deep flexor tendon and transfer the load into regions of the vascular system and laminar corium in the heels and bars that are less affected by the ailment. Pad the arch of the sole with extra durableelastic materials, and cut back the toe region by approx. 2-3 cm to protect the tip of the sensitive distal phalanx. These measures provide immediate, significant pain relief visible in a change of posture adopted by the patient. Raising the heels improves circulation in the stricken parts of the laminar corium. As soon as a functional improvement is apparent, you can gradually lower the wedges to counter tendon shortening. A DALLMER Cuff with egg bar shoe can be fitted to prevent 26 excessive stretching in the coffin joint during propulsion. If after a few weeks the acute symptoms of laminitis have disappeared, you must now concentrate on correcting the deformed horny box to restore parallelism between the horny wall and the contour of the distal phalanx. Should the patient tend to lie down a lot during the early phase of the ailment, do not discourage it. Do not administer any painrelieving medication!!! Orthopaedic therapy consisting of swedging the heels in conjunction with sole protection using the DALLMER Cuff with various convex plastic platforms provides the following benefits: In comparison with other methods of orthopaedic therapy, the general condition of the patient improves more rapidly and is readily recognizable in a change in posture when standing. The measures documented in this chapter alleviate the course of the disorder to such an extent that an early start can be made on a well-dosed programme of exercise to support the healing process. In addition to this, the danger of complications is decidedly diminished. Even in the case of severe distal phalanx rotation, there is either no or relatively little deformation of the tip of the distal phalanx or the rim of the sole. Laminitis therapy is not always crowned with success, because extent and intensity of the ailment vary greatly. For emergency treatment: Buckle-on hoofshoe with wadding and wedge plate (6 oder 12 ). Our buckle-on "Rehe-Clog" hoofshoe is synonymous with laminitis treatment without nails. With its ingenious buckles it can be used immediately. As soon as possible, the heels should be raised and the rounded part of the sole should be supported with hoof padding. This is important to prevent rotation or sagging of the distal phalanx and to aid the flow of blood. Besides, the tension on the deep flexor tendon will be reduced. After adhesive application, always open the wall of the shoe in the toe area approx.1 x 3 cm Hoof padding Glue-on cuff Convex wedge plate (6 oder 12 ) Already back in 1989, Mr. Helmuth Dallmer while visiting Dr Redden in Kentucky realized looking at the specimen model of a horse s leg that in cases of laminitis, the lowering of the heels as well as the nailing after the Bolz-Method is completely wrong. Because byway of the "Bolz- For follow-up treatment: Glue-on hoofshoe with wadding and wedge plate (6 oder 12 ). As soon as the horse starts to move around again, we recommend to continue the laminitis treatment by glueing on the Rehe-Cuff. Screw the wedge first of all onto the toe region Lift the hoof! Press the wall of the shoe against the wall of the hoof, and then screw the whole wedge to the Cuff Method", the tension on the deep flexor tendon increases. More correct is the raising of the heels by 2-3 cm using the DALLMER wedge plates which leads to a relief of the deep flexor tendon and therefore impedes a distal phalanx rotation or rather distal phalanx drop. 27

15 The correct position of the hoof front ~50, rear ~55 I never cease to be amazed at people s lack of knowledge with regard to the correct position of the hoof, in particular the angulation. This has such a fundamental effect on the gait, the tendons, and the wear on the sole of the hoof that approx. 90 of saddle-horses are tiptoed and most hoof ailments such as podotrochlosis, spavin, tendonitis, etc., can be traced back to an unnatural hoof position. The more acute the angle of the hoof, the longer the toes, and the greater is the pressure bearing on the distal sesamoid bone. 45 is simply inexcusably wrong. The position the horse itself adopts with its hooves in soft sand is the position we should use as guideline for the future. With the Dallmer adhesive syringe, my company can now offer a complete range of hoofshoe products: The syringe is a dual-plunger system designed to accommodate two adhesive components and an exchangeable proportioning nozzle with 6 or more laterally positioned outlets for adhesive application. The adhesive has a reaction period that depends on the temperature and can be spread like wall-to-wall carpeting across the felt layer on the inside of the shoe Sand A faster reaction period is not advisable, because you should always be prepared for delays caused by unforeseen difficulties that may occur when slipping the hoofshoe onto the hoof. If you should encounter any problems when using this article, please call or send a fax to We will be glad to help you. Dual-plunger syringe with proportioning nozzle for two-component adhesive Your Helmuth Dallmer Example from everyday practice: As described above, a horse with tiptoe hooves (see Fig. 1) is stood in sandy ground to determine its most comfortable position. Without even cutting into the dermis of the sole, it was possible to shorten the horn of the sole almost back to where the nail emerges (see Fig. 2) and apply adhesive without delay. This horse always stands on a raised edge when it goes to sleep and demonstrates that it is trying to find a steeper position for its hooves to relieve them of the strain

16 Making the job easier DALLMER Horseshoe Former to make the job easier! DALLMER Training Centre in Putensen Directions: Motorway A7 (E 45) From the South: Exit Egestorf From the North: Exit Garlstorf DALLMER GmbH + Co. KG Hoofshoe Department Alte Landstrasse 3 D Salzhausen-Putensen DALLMER in D Arnsberg Fon Fax hufschuh@dallmer.de A friendly word of advice: The knocking pain is often an adverse effect for the horse when the farrier treats the hooves with blade and mallet. At our training seminars, only the Bosch power planer is allowed to touch horses hooves

17 Notes Dissertations, theses, scientific papers on the subject of hoofshoes Scientific papers: Prof Bodo Hertsch as of 1979 Prof Holger Preuschoft, University of Bochum Electronic Measurements Hoof mechanism, 1980 Prof Werner, Technical College Osnabrück: supervising 5 theses on the development of the DALLMER diagnostic shoe, Wolfgang Dohne, Hannover: Biokinetic examinations of horses hooves using a DALLMER diagnostic shoe, 1991 Andrea Phillip, Edemissen: Clubfootedness in Foals: A contribution to etiology and nonoperative therapy, 1991 Pascal Klunder, Berlin: Physical effects of raising the heels of horses hooves, 2000 Walter Rautmann ( 2006) for the praiseworthy literay styling of my books and adds 32 33

18 Notes En route to uncharted territory 34 35

19 My hoofshoe is short-lived. The impression i it leaves behind is lasting. Helmuth Dallmer Now you have a whole new world of opportunities in your hands.