Understanding Tendon Strain in Horses and Recovery Methods
Why cooling horse’s legs matters and how strain and heat effects the tendons A horse’s lower limbs are remarkable pieces of anatomy. 500kg of horse loads four legs of which […]
Cryochaps Explained: Everything Horse Owners Want to Know About Ice Boots
If you’ve spent any time in horse owner Facebook groups, scrolling through Instagram reels from professional riders, or reading equestrian forums, you’ve probably come across discussions about ice boots. Questions […]
Ice Vibe and Cryochaps – Ice boots for horses
When you are looking for the right ice boot for your horse two well known brands are Cryochaps and Ice vibe from Horseware. In this blog we explore the differences […]
Horse Water Cooling boots or Ice boots which is best?
In this discussion we explain why horse water cooling boots may not be as effective as horse ice boots. Why does a horse cooling boot need to come out of […]
Can Compression Aid Equine Recovery?
hy Cryochaps Stablechaps Could Be the Missing Link After Exercise Compression garments like socks and tights are widely used in human sports to support post-exercise recovery, and their benefits are […]
Are Ice Boots Essential for Horses After Jumping?
Jumping puts extraordinary demands on a horse’s body, especially on their legs. Scientific studies have extensively examined the biomechanics of jumping, revealing the significant forces placed on the limbs during […]
The Healing Power of Ice and Compression: Backed by Science
When it comes to managing injuries, the acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been a staple recommendation for decades. Among these components, the combination of ice and compression stands […]
The Risks of Horse Riding on Hard Ground: Potential Injuries and Preventive Measures?
Varying the surfaces that horses are trained on plays a crucial role in fitness but without careful consideration could lead to injury. This overview looks at the possible issues of […]
Cooling Strategies for Horse Legs: Comparing Horse Ice Boots and Equi-N-Ice Bandages
Ensuring optimal recovery and performance in equine athletes often revolves around effective cooling strategies for their legs. Among the arsenal of cooling methods, horse ice boots and Equi-N-Ice bandages stand […]
Cooling Strategies for horse legs: Ice Cubes vs. Horse Ice Boots
As the eventing season will soon be upon us, one of the most commonly asked questions is about cooling horses’ legs after competition. What is best? The DIY ice boot […]
Why ice horses’ legs after exercise?
As the weather warms, we are looking forward to riding out more and getting fit and ready for the competition season. With that comes the need to be proactive about […]