Lamintis and Icing
Laminitis is a very painful condition that can affect any horse. Whilst prevention is always better than cure, icing the hoof can help relieve the symptoms.
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Absolute Wrap, pasterns and collateral ligaments
Collateral ligaments take the strain if the horse has been worked on deep ground or uneven surfaces. With the Absolute wrap from Cryochaps, pasterns and the hoof area can be cooled quickly and effectively and target any minor tweaks. Cryochaps provide the best in horse ice boots and horse ice wraps.
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Why is Removal of Ice and Compression Important?
Applying ice and compression after exercise or injury is important, but so is the timely removal. Find out why the removal of ice and compression is so important.
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Why are Cryochaps less likely to slip?
Unlike any other ice boot on the market, Cryochaps incorporate a sleeve made from stretch neoprene that wraps around the ice sleeve, creating compression. This means that the ice boot moulds to the horses leg and is kept in place by the multiple Velcro straps, ensuring a very secure fit.
Why Wet the leg before applying Cryochaps?
Why should you wet the legs before we apply Cryochaps?Wetting the legs before applying the Cryochap prevents there being any air gaps between the leg and the ice boot, as the air creates a block which prevents the cold transfer – think about the insulation within your home, the ultimate aim is to trap air…
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Introducing Kyowave: Mud Fever Treatment
Looking for a new way to treat mud fever? Introducing Kyowave, the new mud fever boots for horses.
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New Product – Saddlepads!
Cryochaps are pleased to announce a new product in the Cryochaps family. Saddlepads! Of course in our typical style we have redesigned the saddlepad to make sure they are of superior quality. No Slippage Strap is designed to be secured to the stirrup bar to keep the saddlepad firmly in place. No Pressure Designed to…
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Lateral Work: Dressage Horse Injuries & Icing
Do you perform lateral work with your horse? Find out why icing after a lateral work session is key to preventing injury.
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Top Tip 1: Delayed Icing After Exercise
Forgotten your Cryochaps? Our ice boots can be applied up to 3 hours after exercise and still have an impact!
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Puffy Pasterns?
Do your horses’ pasterns fill after standing in for long periods? Ice and compression reduce inflammation so try icing with the new Absolute Wraps to see if they can reduce that filling. You can feel how cold those pasterns and hooves are after removing the Absolute Wraps! Get yours now
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