Guide to Winter Leg Care for Horses
Winter horse care covers a range of topics from feeding to clipping and rugging to colic and exercise regimes. But what about your horse’s legs?
Christmas Gifts for Horses Who Have Everything
Horsey Christmas shopping is an equestrian’s favourite thing about the festive season. Browse our gift guide and discover our Christmas gifts for horses.
Cryochaps Gift Guide: Christmas Gifts for Horse Owners
Are you looking for an extra special Christmas gift for a dedicated horse owner? Browse our Cryochaps Christmas Gift Guide to find something that will make them say “Wow” this Christmas!
Guide to the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon
The superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is a key part of your horse’s anatomy. Find out more about the SDFT in our informative guide.
Should We Be Using Bandages or Boots for Horses?
Many horse owners and riders use exercise boots or bandages for their horses. Whilst boots and bandages can provide protection from injury during exercise, they also contribute to heat build up in the lower leg.
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 […]
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 […]