Do Stable Wraps Overheat Horse Legs?
Are your horse’s legs prone to swelling when stabled for long periods? Stable wraps can reduce swelling by enhancing blood circulation by applying mild compression. Evidence suggests that, unlike during […]
Top tips for cooling down your horse
With the competition season in full swing how can we help our horses recover quicker and therefore perform at their best and hopefully reduce the chance of injuries? Can a […]
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 […]
Flexible soft horse boots or hard protective horse boots?
There are many horse boots out on the market today, tendon boots with a more robust outer shell, neoprene brushing boots, flexisoft boots, hard but flexible, cross-country boots with stiff […]
What to Look for When Buying Horse Boots for Protection?
Using horse boots to protect the legs whilst riding is one of the most common reasons that horse riders purchase horse boots. This blog explores some simple tests you can do to work out how much protection a horse boot is giving the horses’ leg and what materials are best for horse boots.
Why should horse boots be lightweight?
Should we even be concerned with what we put on our horses’ legs as far as the weight of horse boots. Afterall they can carry humans and are incredibly strong. […]
Why are my horse boots rubbing?
What are the most common cause of horse boots rubbing
Swollen horse legs – Are your horses legs swelling when standing in a stable?
It is that time of year when horses are standing in the stable for longer as the nights draw in and the rain destroys the fields. We explore what causes […]
What boots do I need for my horse?
When buying horse boots, there may be several factors to consider to ensure that you choose the right type and size of boots for your horse’s needs.
Introducing the Cryochaps Saddle Pad
Cryochaps are pleased to announce a new product – saddle pads! Of course, in our typical style, we have redesigned the traditional saddle pad to make sure they are of […]