NAVICULAR DISEASE

1. Navicular Disease 
Is an inflammation or deterioration of the navicular bone from concussion or trauma. It starts from over exertion while in a state of being out of condition. 

2. Location of the Navicular Bone 
Located in the hoof, behind the coffin bone (which is in the coronet band area of the leg). Horses can be predisposed to Navicular Disease by heredity (of small fett and upright pasterns).

3. Signs of Navicular Disease 
Pointing of the Toe with the heel off of the ground. Hoof will eventually become contracted at the heel. Afflicted foot take shorter strides. Usually detected due to increased signs after a period or rest or lay up. 

Boots that prevent Navicular Disease:  Boa Horse Boots   &   EasyBoot for Horses

NavicularSaver for Horses NaviculaSaver® The Breakthrough for Horses with 'Navicular Syndrome' NaviculaSaver® (or more correctly, its core compound Bursitex COX-2™) is the first and only nutritional dietary supplement specifically formulated to help strengthen.

Boa Horse Boots The Boa Horse Boot™ has been developed, tested and manufactured to improve upon the equine hoof boot concept.   Boa Horse Boot Gaiter Now Improved! Our new patent pending Boa Gaiter now comes with a hoof plate! This new plate will help keep the Gaiter in place! The Boa Gaiter is recommended for sandy or muddy conditions. Old Mac's G2 Multi Purpose Horse Boots Easycare, Inc., in collaboration with Old Mac's, has released a new and improved "Generation 2" Old Mac Multi-purpose Horse Boot. The G2 boot is a fine-tuned version of its predecessor, re-engineered for a sleeker look.