Abstract: An equine shoe assembly that is an equine shaped shoe cuff structure attached to an equine shoe, preferable a shoe that covers substantially all the underside of a hoof, the cuff being designed to hold the shoe in place on an equine hoof. Additionally the assembly can include an orthotic and/or a pulsing bladder that fits beneath the equine hoof on the inside top of the cuff assembly when the shoe/cuff assembly is employed.

Abstract: An equine shoe structure and assembly that provides a cushioning effect on the equine hoof and legs, covers substantially all the underside of a hoof, and provides an upper concave surface shaped to mate with a rounded shaped equine hoof.

Abstract: An equine shoe structure and assembly that provides a cushioning effect on the equine hoof and legs, covers substantially all the underside of a hoof, and provides an upper concave surface shaped to mate with a rounded shaped equine hoof. An apparatus to convert a flat topped shoe to concave is also provided along with methods of use for the apparatus and shoe.

Abstract: A system for use in positioning and restraining an equine hoof during imaging, with at least one panic-releasable connection. The system may comprise an equine boot and an interface plate attached to the underside thereof, a receiver plate attached to a limb placement region of an imaging apparatus, and a placement plate attached to the receiver plate. Further disclosed is use of one or more components apart from the whole system, and methods of use for positioning and restraining an equine hoof during imaging.

Abstract: An Apparatus and method for distraction (stretching and/or straightening) of injured knee joints.

Abstract: An equine shoe assembly, comprising a dual density polymer shoe having a relatively soft bottom patterned section and a base section of harder polymer capable of holding nails and maintaining the shoe is relatively rigid and structurally intact during use on equine hooves fitted in a conventional metal equine shoe supporting the harder polymer base section.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distraction (stretching and/or straightening) of injured or repaired knee joints. The apparatus comprises pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders designed to be disposed on either side of a leg with a knee to be treated to stretch the leg joint when the cylinders are activated.

Abstract: A device and method for the treatment of newborn babies and more specifically a strap system with pressure bags to provide pressure to the bodies of newborns. The device is designed to simulate natural birth that applies pressure to a birthing infant to trigger cessation of neurosteriods that is simple to use, effective and reliable.

Abstract: A system for use in positioning and restraining an equine hoof during imaging, with at least one panic-releasable connection. The system may comprise an equine boot and an interface plate attached to the underside thereof, a receiver plate attached to a limb placement region of an imaging apparatus, and a placement plate attached to the receiver plate. Further disclosed is use of one or more components apart from the whole system, and methods of use for positioning and restraining an equine hoof during imaging.

Abstract: A device and method for the treatment of equine neonatal maladjustment syndrome and more specifically to a strap system with pressure bags to provide pressure to the bodies of newborn equine foals. The device simulates the rope procedure described in recent and is simpler to use, more effective and more reliable. It is designed to provide a qualified treatment that can be administered by inexperience farm staff can do in a rural setting.

Abstract: A solid structure, multi-stratum, hoof shaped structure to cover substantially the entire underside of a hoof. The shoe has a convex bottom to allow center loading of the hoof during a broader range of movement than with typical equine shoes. Various configurations provide filler material between the shoe and the hoof, which may be applied before the shoe is attached, or the shoe may have at least one relatively small port to allow insertion of filler material after the shoe is attached.

Abstract: Shock-absorbing bumpers that are adapted and configured to be attached to an interior wall of an animal hauling slant load trailer and positioned to contact the shoulder of an equine when the equine is driven forward by a deceleration or braking of the trailer. The bumper(s) are positioned to contact and restrain the equine shoulder allowing it to lean into it, thereby preventing the unnecessary extension of and stress on the animal's right front leg and hoof.

Abstract: An improved shock absorbing, light-weight, thermally insulative orthotic pad designed for use in a “pad and boot” assembly for hoofed livestock. The pad is comprised of a mixture of small particles incorporated and encased in elastomeric materials. The particles have a lower density than the elastomeric materials and possess better thermally insulative properties. The pad is preferably elliptically shaped when viewed from the top or bottom, may be wedge-shaped when viewed from the side, and may include a triangular projection designed to contact a horse's frog and/or a front projection designed to cushion an animal's toe. The pad may also have side clips and toe bumper.

Abstract: A solid structure, multi-stratum, hoof shaped structure to cover substantially the entire underside of a hoof. The shoe has a convex bottom to allow center loading of the hoof during a broader range of movement than with typical equine shoes. Various configurations provide filler material between the shoe and the hoof, which may be applied before the shoe is attached, or the shoe may have at least one relatively small port to allow insertion of filler material after the shoe is attached.

Abstract: A device or structure for fitting on the bottom of an equine leg cast to protect the cast from abrasion and wear, to aid in keeping the cast clean and, in one aspect, to provide a shaped molded rocker bottom that allows the leg cast hoof to rock forward or back, allowing the equine to find a naturally comfortable position. A method of applying the device to an equine leg cast. The device or structure consist, in general, of a solid member having a top face and a bottom face and having malleable straps attached to the solid member and extending from at least two sides of the solid member, which straps are made of material and sized to be capable of being bent or folded upward in a plane perpendicular to the top face of the solid member to attach to an equine leg cast.

Abstract: A “rocker” attachment for an equine boot with an adjustable shaped structure that attaches to the underside of a sole of an equine boot and allows the boot to rock forward—break-over—when tilted, as by movement of the equine leg, thus allowing the equine to find a naturally comfortable position.