Professional Farrier Services

TLO (Tender Loving Orthotics) for the Laminitic Horse
From the Farrier's Perspective

What is TLOP? TLOP is a forward thinking corporation that is dedicated to the betterment of the horse’s hoof and over all health.	Who can use TLOP Products? TLOP products are simple, safe and economical enough for any horse owner, farrier or vet to use.
What are the TLOP products? They are products developed from the aerospace industry. They are a series of soft to hard resilient foam products designed to comfort, support and stimulate the components of your horses feet.
What are TLOP products used for? TLOP products are designed to comfort and support your horse any time there is a foot ailment such as founder, abscesses, or stone bruises. They are also economical enough to keep on hand for use to cushion the feet when trailering your horse across town or across the country.
How do I apply the pads? The pads are most often attached by using any inexpensive brand of duct tape. Have three 12” to 14” sections of tape torn off and handy for quick use when the pads are being applied. Quick access will be necessary and beneficial. To attach, apply one of the pieces of tape horizontally across the pad just back from the toe. There should be about ¼ to ½” of toe of pad showing. The mid point of the tape should be positioned over the mid point of the pad in said position. Holding both ends of the tape , keep the pad centered over the hoof ,(with the foot being held in the air, knee bent and leg parallel to the ground), pull the tape tight and criss-cross over the toe of the dorsal wall. Don’t worry at this point if the tape covers the hair line. A second length of tape is to be placed horizontally across the pad, but with about half the width hanging off the heel of the pad. The mid point of the tape will be centered over the mid point of the pad. Holding each end of the tape, keeping the pad centered over the hoof, pull down and forward with the tape so that the ends of the tape wrap forward over the sides and toe of the hoof wall. The third section of tape is applied horizontally across the mid point of the center section of the pad. As with the other sections, apply pressure downward and let the ends of the tape adhere straight up the sides of the hoof. Again, don’t worry about the hair line being covered. The excess tape is to be cut from above the hairline after the taping process is complete. A forth section of tape is to be applied around the perimeter of the hoof wall, with a about ¼” of the width of the tape on the sole, the remainder of the tape securing the pad and the hoof wall together. Be careful not to cover the bulbs of the heels. Once these four pieces of tape are applied, additional tape may be wrapped around, across, over and under the pad and hoof to create a tape ‘boot’. The tape will create a sole to protect the pad. After the taping process, carefully cut away any tape that is covering the hair line. The tape should only make contact with the hoof wall and below the bulbs of the heels.

Disclaimer: Tender Loving Orthotics Products specifically disclaims liability for any and all direct, indirect, special, general, punitive, exemplary, aggravated, incidental or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility thereof, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, of any kind what so ever, including but not limited to loss of equine and/or Veterinarian advice; loss of use all inclusive; inappropriate installation/application/maintenance/modifications of any and/or all products; inability to attend professional events; or contribution or indemnity in respect of any claim related to any product.