We need tools to objectify our observations and to obtain measurable data. Every horse has its own pattern, its own normal functional baseline: knowing this baseline is essential.

With experience, we know that sometimes we are right, but sometimes we also make mistakes. The limit we must never cross is lameness. As long as the horse does not show lameness, I consider that my work is going in the right direction.

Our traditional professions too often rely on subjective practices, without scientific foundation, simply because “it has always been done this way.” Such inertia is not beneficial. Tools that bring objectivity, like Tendiboots, make our accumulated expertise more precise and more effective.

I appreciate Tendiboots because it is easy to use and simpler to integrate into my work than other systems on the market. The data it provides is valuable, and the constant improvements make the system increasingly suited to the real needs of equine health professionals.

Integrating objective data into clinical observations may seem complex, but animal medicine is complex by nature: there is no “beginner version.” In my specialty, equine podiatry, Tendiboots™ helps me manage this complexity.

Is it the perfect tool? Maybe not – but I don’t know of any perfect tool. What I do know is that Tendiboots has become a valuable ally in my toolbox to better understand and care for the horses under my responsibility. In my opinion, depriving oneself of such a tool and merely “looking with the naked eye,” thinking a small adjustment here and there is enough, is a limited – even dangerous – approach.

Since purchasing the equine and canine Tendiboots, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with how easily they integrate into my practice. They are not only valuable for screening diagnostics during annual exams but also incredibly useful for measuring before-and-after treatment in both my canine and equine athletes. Additionally, the customer service has been consistently prompt and professional in providing assistance whenever needed. The summary reports are an excellent added benefit, offering a clear and easy-to-read visual representation for both clients and referring veterinarians. I’m looking forward to gaining more experience with the systems and their use in upcoming research projects.

Using our Ekico Tendiboots to help evaluate, record and track treatment progress with a lameness caused by an old collateral ligament injury— technology is pretty neat these days! The Tendiboots are also handy when blocking subtle lamenesses, being able to detect a change (or lack of) objectively after a regional block is performed. Fun stuff

Tendiboots is a very useful tool for lameness diagnostics. It detailed asymmetries horses may present with multiple parameters (stride length, weight distribution...) We use it to objectify gait improvement before/after nerve blocks, chiropractic & farriery.

In general I've really liked having my tendiboots. I find them most helpful in subclinical lameness cases and the owners have really liked having a concrete way to track their horse's progress.