December 30, 2015 Mackinnonice Horse
Application of cold therapy in the horse has been recommended in the treatment of acute tendon injuries, suspensory desmitis, and laminitis as well as other non-specific areas of swelling and inflammation.
Inflamed painful tendons and joints respond dramatically to cold therapy.
December 30, 2015 Mackinnonice Horse
A cleaner option which keeps the feet dry and also allows the horse to lie down during the treatment is the new MacKinnon Ice Horse Big Black Boot. A skid resistant plastic polymer, wide web, oversize bar shoe is molded to the bottom of a durable padded synthetic upper boot that opens with flaps in the back.
December 30, 2015 Mackinnonice Horse
The ice horse system originated in human sports medicine programs and is now an affordable leg and muscle care option for equine enthusiasts. Provides intermittent and continuous icing.
Simple Convenient Effective.
Now you can regulate the degree of cold going to the treatment site.
December 30, 2015 Mackinnonice Horse
We feel Ice Horse is the superior product. Labor is minimal, although for safety reasons someone should be present during treatment. Fit and comfort for the horse are excellent and the application of cold is well tolerated.