Clay, Does It Really Cool Horses Legs?
A study was completed to look at heat removed after 30 mins from a phantom leg. A phantom leg was used so each test was repeatable as many variables exist […]
The Illusion of Thermal Images
Beware of thermal image shots of cold water boots when on the leg making the outer of the boot look cold. What they don’t show you is the surface leg […]
Cryochaps V Water Boots
How much heat would you want to take out of your horses’ leg if it was 42°C after a heavy exercise work out? Do you go for ease of use […]
Water Boot V Wetting Leg
Can you spot the difference in temperatures between the two legs before and after application of a cold water boot and just wetting a leg sporadically over 30 mins? Answer […]
External Loads on the Limbs of Jumping Horses at Landing
A study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research by Schambardt HC, looked at the forces on the limbs at take off and landing over an 80cm vertical fence. […]
What Are You Trying To Achieve When Cooling?
Many riders know it’s important to cool their horses’ legs after exercise, but what are you trying to achieve when cooling?
Cryochaps V Cold Hosing
Find out how our non-slip ice boots performed against cold hosing in a 2019 study.
How Hot Does Your Horse Get After Exercise in Hot Weather?
Horses get hot whilst exercising in hot weather. Find out more with our blog article.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy, or ice bath therapy, is already used for human athletes. But how can it work for horses?
Compression on the Fetlock
This blog article outlines why compression is important for the fetlock and how to ensure you apply our ice wraps for horses effectively.
Quick to Cool
When icing or cooling the horse’s legs after exercise, we want to bring the temperature down as quickly as possible. Whilst cold hosing is often used, our purpose-built horse leg […]
Exercise Boots and Bandages: How do They Affect the Tendons?
Exercise Boots and bandages and commonly used on horses during exercise, but how do they impact the tendons?
Surfaces That Are Too Soft or Too Hard, Which Causes Injury?
There is often debate between equestrians over whether hard or soft riding surfaces (of both) make leg injuries more likely. Find out more about riding surfaces in our blog article.
Age and Injury
The risk of injury to the lower leg in horses is well documented to increase with age. But why exactly are our veteran horses more prone to injury?
Why Use Cryochaps Every Day After Work?
This article outlines why it is important to use Cryochaps ice boots for horses every day, even after low-intensity exercise.