Cooling Products

“I found the patches really useful and much more convenient than cold hosing. They were especially good after intense exercise, so I’d imagine they would be really handy to use after cross-country. The fact that they last for 24 hours is great and they helped with swelling after being left overnight. Buy if you want a long-lasting patch for your first-aid kit. While they aren’t terribly expensive, they are single use – and cold hosing, while more time consuming, costs less!”

“This is a really good way to cool your horse off after a long ride or a competition. It’s easy to use, as you do not need to rinse it off afterwards, and it leaves your horses smelling fresh and minty. Buy if you want a good-value cooling wash for your horse.”

“I found these cold boots to be really versatile. I’ve used them for everyday leg cooling after my horse has done a harder workout and also at competitions as ice boots after cross-country. They extend from knee to foot on my 17hh event horse. I like the compression you get from them when fully soaked, and they stay colder for longer than other boots of this type I’ve used before. An easy-to-use cooling boot. They’re made from quite a thin fabric so they’re a little flimsy and a bit fiddly to fit.”

“The ice pack fits nicely into the back of the boots and overall they’re easy to fit. The ice pack stays pliable so it moulds around the horse’s lower leg, helping it be that little bit more comfortable for the horse to wear. It stays cold for at least 20 minutes and you can increase the pressure of the boot if needed with the pump. Buy if you want a combined ice and compression boot for your horse’s lower legs. They are quite heavy in comparison to other boots on the market and you do need to freeze the ice packs for at least two hours.”

“It comes in a spray bottle, so it’s easy to apply and evenly distribute, and doesn’t leave the legs feeling sticky. There’s no need to bandage or get your hands sticky as with a gel. It’s also alcohol-free, so didn’t irritate my horse’s legs. Buy if you want an easy-to-apply cooling product.”

“It’s a no-mess product that works very well. There’s no need to bandage over the wraps as they come fitted with straps that hold them on the leg. They’re great for anyone who isn’t confident in their bandaging technique, and can be used again and again. It is a no-mess cooling product that you don’t have to secure with a bandage. I found I got the best out of the wraps when I stuck them in the freezer, so they are more for use at home rather than on the lorry.”

“I like that this cooling bandage is reusable and comes in a handy, easy-to-use packet. The instructions are very easy to follow and the bandage is easy to apply to the horse’s legs. The cooling effect lasts for about an hour and can be reapplied as needed. The instantaneous cooling effect makes the bandages handy to use, whenever you need them. Buy if you want a reusable, bandage-type cooling product. They’re alcohol-based and dried out my horse’s legs, causing a bit of skin irritation.”

“It smells nice and because it’s made from 100% natural ingredients, doesn’t cause skin irritation. The thick clay is easy to apply, it washes off easily with water and seems to make a difference to puffy legs post-competition. Buy if you want a 100% natural clay that is easy to wash off. It is a little messy to apply.”

I love the fact that there is no need for freezing or messy gel products that are not easy to wash off the horse’s legs. I found that this product really worked and not only is it great for horses, but you could use it for humans too. So if somebody was to need a quick ice pack, this is a very handy thing to have. Buy if you want a handy, fast-acting cool pack for your first aid kit. I do think they are value for money because they really do work, but you can only use them once.”

“I like that it has multiple uses – it can be used as a gel for a more concentrated effect or diluted to make a cooling wash that leaves the legs feeling clean and refreshed. I used it with and without bandages, and it doesn’t leave the legs feeling sticky. Buy if you want a multi – purpose cooling product that can be used as a wash or a concentrated gel. However, it does have a strong scent.”