Easyboot Replacement Pads for Cloud Therapy Hoof Boot (Pair)

Only for use in Cloud hoof boots

The Easyboot Cloud Therapy Hoof Boot is the ultimate hoof boot for laminitis and other chronic hoof problems. These spare pads are a pair of specialist removable and replaceable closed-cells EVA hoof pads for the Easyboot Cloud therapy boot, and they conform to the hoof and offers additional comfort and support to the sole. 

Cloud Pads: Why they are angled? 

The thinking behind this is as follows (as explained by one of Easycare's vet representatives):

Cloud pads have a 2 degree angle on them, which after short use compresses to a 1 degree angle. With the compression of the EVA pad, the pad will form a support system to specifically match what that particular hoof wants in order to feel more comfortable.

There is a line of thinking, that says in Laminitis, the deep digital flexor tendon pulls on the pedal bone, causing it to rotate downward. The idea behind a wedged pad is to provide some relief/pressure off of the flexor tendon, thus stopping the rotation of the pedal bone. The EVA pad also lends to comfort and cushioning at the toe to provide support/cushion to the tip of the pedal bone where the horse is showing tenderness due to the rotation.

A second line of thinking is that during laminitis, inflammation of the laminae, the hoof wall will start to pull forward at the toe, this in turn will cause the pedal bone to rotate downward since it is not being suspended as well by the compromised laminae. In this case, the EVA pad is supporting the toe region of the foot, and it is adding upward support to the underside of the pedal bone.

In both cases, the toe, under the tip of the pedal bone is inflamed due to the rotation. When the toe is uncomfortable, the horse will walk/stand with more pressure on the caudal region of the hoof. With increased pressure/weight on the caudal region, extra support, the wedged EVA pad, adds support to the overworked area.

Please note: We always advise consulting your vet or farrier before using any product for remedial use, as every horse and every case is different, to make sure they feel the Cloud with their specially developed pads are right for your horse.

• Closed Cell EVA
• 1 pair supplied