REDBOOT Emergency Compression Boot
Stock Code:
RED-13ECBL
Stock Code:
RED-13ECBR
Description
REDBOOT Emergency Compression Boot
REDBOOT Emergency Compression Boot is used for:
- Immobilization of distal limbs
- Emergency breakdown stabilization
- Condilar, sesamoid or P1, P2 and P3 fractures (where normal alignment is required)
- Wound management (where immobilization is required)
The Emergency Compression Boot comes in 2 sizes: Regular and Large
For more corrective boots and braces, see the related items below.
Guidelines
Generally, the regular cover all the average Thoroughbred, Polo & Quarter horses and the large model for most Warmbloods (there will be some warmbloods that will be too big even for the large there might be some yearlings that can use the regular). In the hind legs, the bigger one holds the plantar aspect of the metatarsal region better because it is a few cm taller.
If you work as a Vet with a general population of just Polo or Thoroughbred, suggested is the regular one but if you have a mixed practice with all breeds, get the large one.
The disadvantage of the bigger one is that you have to use a bit more bandaging, but you will have a wider range of horses that will fit.
Sometimes, even if the hoof measurements are good, they won't fit because of the shape of the heels and bulbs that come too far backwards. You can trim a few cms on the toe, and that mostly helps. Ideally, take the shoe off, but you can use them with the shoes on in an emergency.
You can remove the inner rubber to gain some more space but then use more bandaging.
Always bandage with cotton roll or something similar. Avoid putting excessive bandaging around the fetlock area to avoid excessive pressure.
The REDBOOT collection was developed by equine veterinarian Dr A. Almanza in Argentina. We work with professionals in the sector to carry the best products for our customers.
"We are pleased with the RedBoots. They are superb for young foals with flexural deformities and very easy to use at events."
Paardenkliniek De Watermolen B.V.
– C.J.W. (Carmen) Schaeffer
See how to apply a REDBOOT:
When applying an articulated REDBOOT brace to a foal with an angular limb deformity always keep the leg in a flexed position as observed in the video.
Once the boot is placed and tighten you can extend the full limb. Always bandage the limb before applying a REDBOOT...By doing this, you make the brace or boot fit anatomically.
Using the REDBOOT is simple. They are meant to be used by vets, horse care takers and owners. The foals get used to them quickly. Each case will be different. Start by using them for short periods of time and increase it gradually. You can mange a bilateral case with one brace by alternating its use on each leg at a time.
REDBOOT Emergency Compression Boot
- Outside boot material: Fibreglass and Resins
- Joints material Joints: Nautical Stainless Steel
- Inside material: High-density foam
- Regular : weight 2000 gram | height 45 cm
- Large : weight 2300 gram | height 48 cm
Some tips when using the REDBOOT's:
Using the REDBOOTs is simple. They are meant to be used by vets, horse care takers and owners. The foals get used to them quickly. Each case will be different. Start by using them for short periods of time and increase it gradually. You can mange a bilateral case with one brace by alternating its use on each leg at a time.
- Foal can be sedated if necessary
- Foal can be laying down or standing up
- Present the open brace to the limb to asses amount of bandaging to be used
- Always bandage limb to make it fit
- Put more bandaging in the long bones ( Radius, cannon bone and pastern) and less around articulations (fetlocks and knees) as these structures are more sensitive to pressure
- Put the brace with the limb flexed
- First close lower part of brace and fast the velcro straps
- Close upper part of brace and fast the straps
- Extend the limb as much as you can and fasten rope into clamcleat
- Let the foal bear weight and walk around
- Make readjustments
- Leave the brace on for only a few hours at a time (3-5 hours) depending on each case
- Always use the REDBOOT's under the supervision of a veterinarian
Warning! These are hand made / bespoke item so please beware that not all are the same and may have some minor imperfections.
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