One of the best (and simplest) therapies for recovery is ice. Cooling down sore muscles, tendons, and ligaments helps reduce inflammation and improve circulation, allowing the body to heal more efficiently. Owning a pair of ice boots is a must for any horse owner. Whether you reach for them after a ride or only in case of injury, it is essential in any barn. But with so many options available, how do you know which ice boots are the best for your horse? We’ve compiled a list of our best sellers to help you decide.
Overall Most Popular Ice Boots
One of the best go-to options is the Tough-1 Ice Boot. This boot is highly versatile and can be used on any leg. Rather than needing additional ice or inserts, the boot is already filled with freezable gel pockets and has four Velcro straps to secure it in place easily. The straps also allow you to adjust the amount of compression.
The Best of Both: Ice + Compression
Why settle for one benefit when you can have both? Combining cold therapy with compression therapy will maximize the cooling benefits and improve circulation and anti-inflammatory benefits. EquiFit’s GelCompression Tendon Boot is a top choice in this category. This ice boot will ensure complete coverage of the treatment area, so no spot will remain untreated beneath it.
Favorite Hoof Ice Solution
Whether treating a laminitis episode, sore feet, or tired pasterns, the hoof can be a tricky area to address. Cumbersome boots are a hassle to deal with, and many horses don’t like them. Yet, icing this area is also highly beneficial for many horses. EquiFit Hoofice simplifies the problem by holding the ice securely around your horse’s hooves. You can customize the fill level to treat the desired area. The bag has a non-slip closure to ensure the ice and water don’t spill throughout the therapy process.
No-Freezer-Needed Options
Sometimes (actually many times), we need to ice our horses while we’re away from home, such as at a show or down the road for a lesson. In such situations, you may not have access to a freezer to keep ice packs cold. That is why the Professional’s Choice Nine Pocket Ice Boot is a popular choice for ice boots – this boot features pockets that you can fill with regular ice and empty when finished.
High-Quality Cold Inserts
If you’re looking for replacement ice packs for your ice boots, these Ice Horse Cold Pack Inserts are the front runners. These packs can actually be used frozen or heated, and in either case, remain soft and moldable to your horse’s legs. They are designed for use with any Ice Horse boots but can be supplementally used in conjunction with whatever ice boots you have. The convenient velcro strips on the inside of the packs help them stick in place while in your boots without any hassle of extra pockets or straps.
Most Popular Newcomer Products
The Professional’s Choice Ice Boots are quickly gaining popularity, and for good reason. These ice boots offer all the best features of an ice boot in one high-quality option. The boots remain soft when frozen for maximum comfort and coverage. The material conveniently repels shavings and dust to help them stay clean. And the ice, boots, and straps are already in one piece to simplify the entire process! They are also available as hock boots!
Learn More
Ice is certainly not the only therapy we can provide to our horses. Learn more about different therapy modalities and which might suit your horse’s needs.
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We have an entire selection of ice therapy available or shop all of our equine and pet products at FarmVet 24/7. You can also call one of our friendly Sales Associates at 1-888-837-3626 or email your order to info@farmvet.com.
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