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EDSS, Inc. ~ Lameness Treatment Products
This page contains pictures and descriptions of all the products
offered by EDSS, Inc. All of these products can be ordered online through a
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In order to assure that proper instruction is offered when treating lameness, some of the EDSS parts are not available for purchase online until you have purchased an EDSS Instruction Video. If you have questions concerning this policy, please call our office at (719) 372-7463. If you do not have an EDSS Instruction Video before ordering these EDSS parts, it will be imortant to get one before using the system. (*The EDSS Instruction Video is either sold seperately or included in the EDSS A2Z Kit only.)
The Equine Digit Support System
(*The EDSS A2Z Kit is shown in the picture.)
The EDSS is used in the treatment of:
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The Patented* squared, rolled-toe design of the EDSS Shoe helps provide the horse with support and ease of breakover for the duration of the healing process. It is made of a strong heat-treated aluminum alloy for light weight durability. The shoe has holes drilled and tapped for easy attachment of EDSS parts. The hole at the toe is used for attaching the EDSS pad to the shoe and is tapped for the specific stainless steel bolt included in the system. The holes along the inside of the rim are used for precise attachment of the wedge rails. The interchangeable parts design of the EDSS makes it easy for the farrier and less painful for the horse because adjustments can be made without removing the shoe. Available sizes: (Small/00), 0, (Medium/1), 2, (Large/3) & 4. *These horseshoes have been patented by Gene Ovnicek in U.S. Patent No. 5,727,633 and by David M. Duckett in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,165,481 and 5,368,104. |
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This durable plastic EDSS Pad used is in conjunction with the EDSS Shoe. It has a stainless steel insert embedded in the toe region for a firm (seated out) attachment to the shoe. The molded frog insert transfers support through the Impression Material to the frog, bars and sole of the foot. This will enhance blood circulation and heel expansion. The molded insert also allows for additional inserts to be added if needed. Pad sizes (small:00-0, medium:1-2 & large:3-4) correspond to EDSS shoe sizes. |
 Available in 3 Consistencies Soft = BLUE Regular = PINK/PURPLE |
The Impression Material is an extension of the Styrofoam treatment. This 2-part material, when blended together, will cure to a rubber-like consistency. The blended Impression Material is placed in the bottom of the foot with an Impression Pad taped over it. A mold is made when the horse stands on the impression pad. After the material has cured, it can be trimmed away from sensitive areas and placed back in the foot under the EDSS Pad & Shoe. The material then is used to transfer support from the EDSS Pad to the frog, bars and sole. (THIS MATERIAL IS MOLDED THE SAME WAY WHEN USED UNDER CONVENTIONAL PADS.) The 2-part material is sold in quantities of 2, 4 & 6 pounds (12 small containers=1.25 lbs. available in complete EDSS system) [Available in Soft (blue) or Regular (pink)] 2 Lb. Unit = $44 ($22/lb.) 4 Lb. Unit = $84 ($21/lb.) 6 Lb. Unit = $120 ($20/lb.)
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The Frog Inserts are hard plastic, frog shaped wedge pieces. There are a total of 12 pieces (6 elevations) plus screws to attach them to the EDSS pad included in the system. Adjustments with Frog Inserts can be made without removing the shoe. These inserts are used to transfer weight bearing support to the caudal portion of the foot. Frog Insert in conjunction with the Impression Material allow for loading of the frog and increasing blood circulation for optimal healing. Sizes (small, medium & large sets) correspond to EDSS Pad Sizes. |
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The Wedge Rails are a hard plastic, wedge shaped molded piece that attaches to the shoe. The stabilizing peg and attachment hole are used to fasten the Rails to the pre-drilled EDSS Shoes. There are a total of 12 Rails (3 elevations) plus attachment bolts, included in the system, and again, adjustments can be made without removing the shoe. The rails are used to adjust the tension on the deep digital flexor tendon. The placement of the rails will also allow the horse easier lateral breakover which will make turning much more pain free. All Wedge Rails will fit any size EDSS Shoe.
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The Styrofoam Pads are the most important tool we have found to treat horses in the acute stage of laminitis. They are pre-cut, hoof shaped pads or blocks of a very dense 2" piece of special Styrofoam. (*It is important to note that regular white beaded Styrofoam is a poor substitute for this use. This consistency and thickness is very important for optimal treatment.) The Styrofoam is used to offer the horse comfort and support through this critical stage of laminitis. Use of the Styrofoam will allow the horse to stabilized so that a more comprehensive diagnosis and treatment approach can be established. There are 4 pads to a set. Sizes range from Small to X-Large (‘00’ to ‘4’).
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The Impression Pads are a very hard, flat, plastic pad used to mold the Impression Material in the sole of the foot while it sets up. The pads have a tapered edge so that one side or the other will more properly fit the foot being worked on. Although this particular item is very necessary, it is one that can be used over and over again. Sizes range from Small to Large (‘00’ to ‘3’).
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| The EDSS Instruction Video is CRITICAL before applying
the EDSS treatment materials. This tape is a very in-depth and comprehensive
guide for hoof preparation, system application, parts adjustment and
troubleshooting tips for the use of the Equine Digit Support System. It is
intended for use by professional farriers and veterinarians. By having this
essential instruction material, you will yield the most optimal results in the
treatment process, and in many cases will help return the horse to a
pre-disease condition. An Instruction Booklet accompanies the video for
reference use in the field. (The EDSS
Instruction Video can be purchased seperately or is included in the EDSS A2Z
Kit.) Approximate running time: 1 hr. 40 min. |
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 An EDSS put together. Here you can clearly see the shoe attached to the pad, a frog insert attached into the special placement slot in the pad, and the wedge rails attached to the quarters and heels of the shoe. |
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The EDSS A2Z Kit is everything you might need to take a horse through treatment process of the Laminitis or Founder insult. This kit will start you off with the detailed instruction in the video that is critical in the successful treatment using the EDSS. The initial treatment of the acute phase of laminitis is addressed with the use of the Styrofoam Support Blocks. Once the horse has stabilized and improved to around a grade II lame, you move to the more comprehensive shoes, pads, impression material and adjustable parts. All the materials in the kit are sufficient for the initial application and usually 2 resets. The kit is available in sizes: (Small/00), 0, (Medium/1), 2, (Large/3), & 4. |
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A list of contents is as
follows: - 1 Pair of EDSS Shoes - 1 Pair of EDSS Pad - 1 Set of Frog Inserts w/ screws - 1 Set of Wedge Rails w/bolts - 1 Pair of Impression Pads - 1 Set of 4 Styrofoam Pads - 12 Containers (1.25 lbs.) Impression Material - EDSS Instruction Video |
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| The EDSS Complete Kit is the same as the A2Z Kit, however it does not include the Instruction Video. This kit would be purchased by those who have already received the video and therefore proper instruction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The EDSS STARTER
Kit For NEW users that are looking to treat more than one horse, we offer a Starter Kit. It includes enough materials to do 3 different horses up to 3 times each. The standard Starter Kit comes with one of each size (Sm, Md, Lg), but size alterations can be made upon request. |
A list of contents is as
follows: - 3 Pair of EDSS Shoes - 3 Pair of EDSS Pad - 3 Set of Frog Inserts w/ screws - 2 Set of Wedge Rails w/bolts - 3 Pair of Impression Pads - 2 lbs. of Impression Material - EDSS Instruction Video |
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| The EDSS BASIC Kit is a convenient way to order the most common replacement components of the treatment system. Most seasoned users find it more economical to purchase their Impression Material in the bulk containers so that when a chronic founder or laminitic horse needs treatment, all they have to order is the BASIC materials. The same is true when treating Navicular Disease; once you have your Impression Material, the shoes, pads rails and frog inserts are typically the components necessary to provide successful treatment. As always, all of the components can be ordered separately, this new kit just makes it more convenient and offers some savings. The kit is available in sizes: (Small/00), 0, (Medium/1), 2, (Large/3), & 4. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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follows: - 1 Pair of EDSS Shoes - 1 Pair of EDSS Pad - 1 Set of Frog Inserts w/ screws - 1 Set of Wedge Rails w/bolts |
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The EDSS Cuff Shoe is an adjunct to the EDSS nail-on shoe. It is successfully applied in cases where nailing is difficult or impossible because of sensitive hoof conditions, or when sound hoof wall is not available for nailing. The EDSS Cuff Shoe application is perfect for those feet that have extreme sole prolapsing associated with severe rotation. The shoe can be used with or without the EDSS Pad, and may be screwed directly to the hoof wall in the quarters. However, the best application is with an adhesive hoof repair material combined with screws for better precision, control and ease of removal and reattachment if adjustments and monitoring is necessary. The shoe is available in sizes: (Small/00), 0, (Medium/1), 2, (Large/3), & 4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The EDSS
Multi-Purpose Plate is an extremely durable, hard flat plate
(3/16” thick) that has unlimited uses. Its rigid structure is perfect for
issues of the foot that require static support from descending P3 and ultimate
protection from the returning ground forces. Its primary uses are for P3 bone
fractures (Fracture Plate), with the pad installed between the foot and shoe.
The MP Plate makes an excellent hospital plate when applied to the ground
surface of the EDSS Shoe using the Wedge Rail holes already provided in the
shoe. Other successful applications of the MP Plate (in conjunction with NB
Shoes and NB shoeing principles) include: a negative plane coffin bone,
prolapsed frog, caudal heel pain, quarter cracks and Navicular Syndrome.
Available sizes include: Small (00, 0), Medium (1, 2), Large (3), X-Large (4,
5), & Draft Size.
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The Styrofoam
Instruction Video covers the latest information for the application,
maintenance and troubleshooting tips for the Styrofoam Support Blocks. The
video is about 40 minutes long and comes with an instruction booklet that
highlights the main points in the video and should be on hand when applying the
blocks. This video is a great tool for every farrier, vet, trainer and horse
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The EDSS First Alert Kit is a safe, effective and
inexpensive tool for horse owners, farriers and vets to have on hand for cases
of acute laminitis and other acute lameness problems. The kit
includes:
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The Purple Podiatry Pads have been designed by farrier & educator Mark Plumlee of Mission Farrier School for the treatment of acute laminitis. For extremely severe cases (Grade IV or V), the PP Pads would be used after a few days of Styrofoam and before shoeing. For other acute cases, we recommend using the PP Pads in conjunction with Impression Material. The benefit of the PP Pads is that they are easy to apply and once on, the horse can go several weeks without the pads having to be maintained. Once you get the impression material applied and trimmed behind the sensitive border of P3, you can just cut one pad to fit in the caudal part of the foot over the impression material and then place a full pad over the entire foot. To ensure a longer lasting attachment, just run a few wraps of Elastikon™ tape over the pads and around the foot. This treatment will allow the horse to stabilize and hopefully minimize the long term affects of the disease. (Sold by the Pair or Packs of 5 Pr.) $5.00/Pair - or - 5 Pair for $20.00
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P3 & Navicular Bone Fracture Plate The EDSS P3 Fracture System addresses nearly all of the needs for blood flow, torque release and breakover that are necessary for optimal heeling. The foot is prepared so that the heel is left with whatever height is stable to discourage frog contact and increase the angle to help reduce tension on the DDFT. Through specific hoof preparation, the hoof capsule is allowed to contract some to help form a natural cast around the bone. The EDSS Shoe and solid fracture plate is applied to the foot so that breakover occurs slightly forward, or directly under the tip of P3 This will ensure ease-of-breakover and relieve the most dynamic forces on P3 The tallest wedge rails are generally used in cases of articular fractures to maximize the release of the tension on the DDFT statically. The rail’s position inside of the nail groove will allow the horse to turn comfortably in small places, as well as being safe in smaller turnout areas. Adjustments can be made as often as necessary to regulate for the comfort of the animal. Available in an 1/8” Aluminum Plate (Small, Medium & Large) correspond to EDSS Shoe sizes. - EDSS Multi-Purpose Plate is now substituted for the aluminum plate. |
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P3 & Navicular Bone Fractures and
Tendon Laceration Instruction Video The P3 Fracture and Tendon Laceration Video includes detailed instruction for the treatment of P3 bone fractures, joint fractures and Navicular Bone fractures using the EDSS Fracture Plate System. The video covers hoof preparation (which differs from normal EDSS applications), shoe and plate placement, and adjustment specifications. Bonus Treatment Instructions As seen with the P3 fracture treatment, the EDSS Shoe and Rail system serve as the base for relieving the forces on the coffin bone, navicular bone, tendons and ligaments of the lower limb. For that reason, the shoes and rails have proven to be extremely versatile which makes them a useful tool for a wide range of applications. Quite often farriers are asked to fabricate a device that will elevate the foot above what a normal wedge pad or shoe will provide. Such is the case when treating flexor tendon lacerations or bowed tendons. The Patton shoe has been a good application for these and similar pathologies. Many times, raising or lowering adjustments need to be made to improve the treatment protocol. In most cases a new shoe has to be fabricated or the existing application has to be remodeled, all of which require removal of the shoe, plus time and labor used to make the required alterations. To remedy this problem, EDSS has instructions for tendon related pathologies (lacerations, bows, strains, etc.) that make it simple and easy to treat these injury related pathologies by using the EDSS shoes, rails and some standard 1/2” to 5/8” wedge pads. This shoe and pad combination is light and provides relief from the strain of anterior and medial/lateral breakover, and adjustments can be made without removing the shoe. |
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| The EDSS P3 Fracture Kit contains all the materials and instructional information necessary to successfully treat P3 bone fractures & Navicular bone fractures. Available sizes: (Small/00), 0, (Medium/1), 2, (Large/3), & 4. | A list of
contents is as follows: - 1 Pair of EDSS Shoes - 1 Pair of EDSS Multi-Purpose Plates - 1 Set of Wedge Rails w/bolts - 1 P3 Fracture Instruction Video |
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The “New Hope for Soundness” book supplies horse owners, veterinarians and farriers with background and instruction material to the principles of Natural Balance™. Contents include: The Wild Horse Study, Recognizing Hoof Deformity, The Natural Trim, Natural Balance Shoeing, and The Equine Digit Support System. There are suggestions for hoof preparation and shoe placement throughout the book, along with many drawings to help make Natural Balance™ principles understandable and user-friendly. The majority of information is concise and to the point. “New Hope for Soundness” is an excellent tool for anyone who is interested in helping and maintaining their horses feet. Click here for a "New Hope For Soundness" order form that you can print out and mail or fax to us. |
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The Elite Steel Egg Bar is forged from the same high quality steel as the SNBS. It has a rounded toe radius for a fuller fit, with a slight rolled toe for easier breakover. Like the Steel NBS, this shoe has the multiple nail hole design for better nail placement options, boxed heels and a beveled inside edge for less chance of sole pressure. Available sizes: 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4. |
You may request a Free Catalog and EDSS Information Brochure which will introduce you to the Equine Digit Support System. To receive your brochure & catalog please send us a request by E-mail or you can download either in .pdf format from our downloads page. If e-mailing a request, be sure to include your name and complete mailing address.
We are always on the look-out for new dealers and distributors for some of the EDSS products. If you own a regular farrier supply store and this opportunity interests you, please contact us by E-mail and we will send you details.
Thank you for your interest in EDSS products. If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please feel free to contact us by E-mail, phone: (719) 372-SHOE {7463}, fax: (719) 372-7272, or write us at: Equine Digit Support System, Inc., 506 Hwy 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240, USA.
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| This page was last update on 4/22/08. Copyright © 1998 Wild Horse Publishing & Equine Digit Support System, Inc.. All rights reserved. Terms of Use |
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