Taking your horse for a blast can be exhilarating for both of you, but did you know that the exertion can cause a damaging amount of heat to build up in his legs, especially if he’s wearing leg protection? We’ve rounded up the best products to keep his legs cool after hot work.

Absorbine Bigeloil quilted leg wraps

A quick alternative to traditional clay that provides the same cooling and soothing benefits.

£20.54 for a pack of eight

absorbine.co.uk

Leovet Cellsius cooling gel

Waterdrop technology allows the gel to bond to wet legs, creating a strong, long-lasting cooling effect.

£12.99 for 300ml

leovet.de/en

NAF Ice Cool gel

A super-cooling gel that refreshes your horse’s legs after hard work or strenuous exercise.

£26 for 2.5l

naf-equine.eu

Veredus Cool clay

This natural clay provides effective recovery for
tendons after periods of intense activity.

£38 for 2.5l

zebraproducts.co.uk

Equi-N-icE ice socks

Trimmable cooling socks that can be recharged using a special cooling spray.

£9.99 per pair

equinice.co.uk

Equi Cool Down leg wraps

Flexible and non-slip, these soakable wraps fasten with adjustable stretch straps for
a snug fit.

£35.99 per pair

shiresequestrian.com

Felix Bühler cold water boots

These boots contain a special granulate that absorbs water and stays cool for up to 30 minutes.

£54.90 per pair

kramer.co.uk

LeMieux ProCool Cold Water boots

Unique water-reactive crystals swell and retain cold when soaked in water.

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£42.50 per pair

horsehealth.co.uk

Cryochaps ice wraps

Developed to mimic the benefits of traditional ice-bathing and cold water immersion, the malleable gel within the boot quickly brings leg temperatures down to below 10°C.

£85.50 per pair

cryochaps.co.uk

Eskadron Pro-Cool boots

Designed for use during work or at rest, these boots contain a full-length gel insert and come with an accompanying cool bag.

£134.99 per pair

furfeathermeds.com

Horseware Ice-Vibe boots

Portable massage boots with hot or cold inserts that combine cooling and massage therapy to help prevent strains.

Standard or extra-full

£204.95 per pair

horseware.com

Woof Wear Ice therapy boots

Versatile boots with elasticated mesh pockets that contain removable hot and cold therapy packs, and can also hold ice.

£50 per pair

woofwear.com