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Ice-Vibe Treatment | Prepare | Repair Most trainers agree that getting horses fit is not as hard as keeping horses sound. Although there are many frustrations trainers face during the season, probably the most frustrating is losing a horse for a minimum of 12 months due to a tendon injury. This problem started Louisa Williams on her journey to develop the now award winning Ice-Vibe boots. Four years ago, working in racing, she took on the massive task of bringing a product to market. The idea was then developed by Horseware resulting in a revolutionary, pain-free treatment for the equine industry. Since its launch last year, Ice-Vibe has been sold all over the world, has been nominated for many awards and is fast becoming recognised as a successful treatment to help horses recover from sore shins as well as tendon injuries. Ice-Vibe won the BETA 2012 innovation awards and are currently being used by trainers such as Willie Mullins, Andrew Balding, Emma Lavelle and John Oxx. I find the boots tremendous for horses that have previously suffered leg injuries to help keep them sound and remain in training, says Willie Mullins, Champion National Hunt trainer. A rechargeable, portable, massaging boot that boosts circulation in horses’ legs,
Ice-Vibe boots combine the effects of cooling and massage to reduce inflammation after exercise, and effectively treat strains, ligaments and bruising. Reducing scar tissue and inflammation while stimulating repair through movement is essential for healing, and this is exactly what the boots have been designed to do. Using the boots before exercise can also help reduce the risk of injury as increasing blood flow to the tendons and ligaments makes them more elastic. What separates these boots from a lot of other products is that they have been developed by someone from within the industry, who understands horses. Louisa was particularly focused on a non-invasive, yet extremely effective treatment for tendon injuries, which she achieved with Ice-Vibe. Horses are free to walk around while being treated and the compact size and comfort of the boots makes them ideal for young horses. The boots are easy to use, and on an automatic timer to switch off after treatment. The rechargeable batteries have a two hour charge time. Best of all, they’re affordable and effective. Following the launch of the front boots last year, she has also designed hock and knees wraps which will be available shortly to the market. For more information visit www.ice-vibe.com.
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