What Are the Best Dressage Boots for Horses?
There are so many different types of exercise boot available, it can be hard to decide on what to buy. When looking for exercise boots for dressage and flatwork, there […]
What Are the Best Jumping Boots For Horses?
When looking for horse jumping boots or eventing boots for horses, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many models of jumping boot on the market, it […]
Are Cooling Boots Needed For Horses?
Ice boots or cooling boots can be a great investment in your horse’s health, performance and wellbeing. Find out more in our blog article.
What Are Horse Boots Used For?
Many horses will wear boots. Whether it’s for exercise, turnout or travel, horse boots come in a range of types and styles, and they serve various different purposes. This article […]
The First Sign of Tendon Injury in Horses
Tendon injuries are very common in horses. Whether they are a result of boisterous playing, a trip or slip or a sprain during training, tendon injuries can occur to horses […]
Using Ice Boots for Tendon Injuries in Horses
Tendon injuries in horses are a common occurrence, so it’s useful to have a set of ice boots to hand in the event of an injury. This blog article outlines […]
Horse Leg Anatomy
The horse’s lower leg anatomy is fascinating and complex. Essential to movement and performance, it’s useful to understand how the horse’s lower leg is put together. This blog article provides […]
Lymphangitis in Horses: Can Icing Help?
Lymphangitis in horses is commonly known by a number of names: vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis. All these names can be correct: The suffix, itis, means “inflammation” […]
How Long should You Ice A Horse’s Leg For?
The use of ice wraps for horses is growing in popularity, with horses in all disciplines benefitting from cryotherapy. However, when using any equipment or treatment on your horse, it’s […]
Can Horses Get Mud Fever in Summer?
Summer is fast approaching. For many horse owners, the warmer weather brings welcome relief from the dreaded mud fever. This stubborn and frustrating condition is much less prevalent in the […]
New Stockist Announcement: Diclass Equine
Cryochaps are proud to work with a number of other equestrian businesses that stock our ice boots for horses for their customers across the UK and beyond. One of our […]
Check Ligament Injury in Horses
The inferior check ligament is also known as the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon. It is an interesting and important soft-tissue structure in the equine athlete. The inferior […]
Is Icing Horses’ Legs Harmful?
Whenever we use any kind of equipment or treatment on our horses, we should always consider whether it could do more harm than good. When we decide on a mud […]
How to Use Ice Boots for Horses
Icing horses’ legs and using ice boots is becoming more common in equestrian sport. Icing is especially popular among riders participating in competitive dressage, show jumping and eventing. However, it […]
Can You Use Ice Boots for Horses in Winter?
Many horse owners use ice boots on their horses after exercise to help slow swelling and kickstart recovery. But should you continue to use ice boots for horses in winter? […]