Newsdate: Tue 04 October 2016 – 6:05 am
Location: SANTA CRUZ, California

Veterinarian Dr. Kacie Wells opened her large animal practice, Edgewater Equine Clinic, in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California, and has watched hock sores ravage the well being of horses and the people who love them.

Shields to protect your horse's hocks

For horses with difficult-to-bandage wounds or recurrent hock sores, long-lasting, neoprene-constructed Hock Shields ® and Hock Shields ® Ultra are preferred protection by Long Riders Gear and Professional Equine Grooms.
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"Several horse owners complain to me about non-healing wounds on the point of the hock. These common wounds are created by repeated trauma when horses stand after laying down,” says Dr. Wells. “In the past, I found these wounds very difficult to treat. I tried a variety of medications and bandages with little success.”

“I began recommending Hock Shield boots to my clients and was blown away by the results. Horses that had chronic, bleeding sores healed completely within weeks. Owners found them easy to use and durable. I highly recommend Hock Shield for any horse dealing with this issue.”

For horses with difficult-to-bandage wounds or recurrent sores, long-lasting, neoprene-constructed Hock Shields ® and Hock Shields ® Ultra by Click Horse Products are a preferred choice in healing protection by Long Riders Gear and Professional Equine Grooms.

Hock Shields, Fetlock Shields, and Fly Veils for the forelock-challenged, are durable, easy to clean and protect horses (and budgets) where it's needed most. Find more Click Horse Products and true life success stories at www.hockshield.com or call (831) 426-1206.

The Hock Shield ™ Stands Up to the Job in Equine Protection

Hock joints confound those caring for them, FEI veterinarian Michael A. Ball, DVM, wrote in 'Bandaging: Wrapping It Up' for The Horse,.

“It is very difficult to bandage the hock so that a bandage stays in the proper position and does more good than harm. It is important, if a bandage is used, that it fits well and is secured adequately to prevent slipping. Hock bandages might make some horses kick more. If this happens, even the best of bandages is no match for the force created by a kicking horse.”

Horse owner and Hock Shield™ creator Shari Click of Santa Cruz, CA, agrees there's no arguing with the physics behind 200 to 300 pounds per-square-inch (psi) in force but informal trials over a three-week period have shown her Hock Shield™ stays up without turning on the legs more than 90% of the time.

Each washable neoprene and Velcro set can, depending on the horse, provide safe, reliable protection and healing from sores and abrasions for three to six months. “To clean, use a little shampoo in a bucket of water, scrub and hang dry. They can go in a washer and dryer, providing the Velcro straps are closed so they do not collect lint.”

The Hock Shield is a custom-fit hock protector designed to stay in place to prevent and help heal hock sores, featuring a tear-resistant neoprene outer shell and soft fleece lining. The Hock Shield (half-wrap) comes in two adjustable sizes, featuring a soft, flexible center 'pocket' to provide comfort in the delicate area where tendons pass under skin.

A perfect solution for most horses with hock sores, Hock Shield Ultra (full-wrap) comes in two sizes and can be used with arthritic hocks to prevent chill. The thin neoprene and double layer of fleece make a comfortable, tough boot that can be worn full-time on horses with deep, chronic sores.

For those with difficult-to-bandage wounds or recurrent sores, long-lasting, neoprene-constructed Hock Shields ® and Hock Shields ® Ultra are preferred protection by Long Riders Gear and Professional Equine Grooms. Hock Shields, Fetlock Shields, and Fly Veils are durable, easy to clean and protect horses (and budgets) where it's needed most. Find Click Horse Products and success stories at www.hockshield.com or call (831) 426-1206.