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Post by elizabeth_h on Apr 7, 2008 9:31:26 GMT -5
While perusing the Schneider's web site, I came across these leg wraps that seem to be similar to the cold gel ice packs that people use. To me it looks like a convenient and perhaps more effective leg cooling tool than poultice. For instance. you would be able to wrap these around hocks, which you can't really do with poultice. Plus they would be colder. I was thinking they would be convenient to use at shows - not overnight, but for cooling out. Anyone used these? Opinions? www.sstack.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=6327&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=100&iSubCat=110&iProductID=6327 |
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Post by Einstein on Apr 7, 2008 16:35:26 GMT -5
I haven't used those, but they look interesting. I use the Jack's Ice Boots after galloping and cross county for the bigger horses, and love those things, although they are only good for the front legs. I have these really cool ice pack/leg wrap things that I freeze, then put on for 20-30 minutes with a wrap for icing legs after a hard workout, but don't have enough ice. The ice boots take 4 bags I think.
I love the ice wraps, they mold to the legs, I've used them on all body parts it seems, and believe it or not, they were wicked cheap and hold up to being used many times a week. I guess it's the same theory as the ones you listed, only look different. If you get them, let me know what you think.
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Post by elizabeth_h on Apr 7, 2008 19:29:26 GMT -5
Michelle I am so glad to hear you chime in on this question! I figured you might have tried them, seeing how often you to tough training and competition. I think they will be great for shows! They would be so quick to apply that you could get them on right away after finishing. I looked at the ice boots too, and thought they would be great for treating injuries for sure. They did seem to take a lot of ice to fill though, so not super practical on the road. I am looking at the ones that Schneider's has because my dad lives just up the road from their store and I am visiting him next week. With a credit card.
Now I just have to talk DH into letting me keep horse gear in the freezer...it is slowly taking over the house... ;D
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Post by Lis on Apr 7, 2008 20:26:07 GMT -5
You're coming right in between the major tack shops big sales. Schneider's was last weekend and Big Dee's is the 25th.
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Post by elizabeth_h on Apr 7, 2008 21:04:01 GMT -5
You're coming right in between the major tack shops big sales. Schneider's was last weekend and Big Dee's is the 25th. Ah, but that is the beauty of living somewhere that is more expensive. When I go to the US, everything is so cheap it's like a permanent sale to me! For example, my local tack shop sells the TuffRider winter fleece breeches for $75 plus 14% tax. I got them at Schneider's for something like $40. The only thing I have found that is more expensive there than here is the Grand Prix brand stuff, but that is only because it is made in Canada. |
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Post by jenarby on Apr 8, 2008 8:36:34 GMT -5
I've never used this kind before. I bought another type that actually looks like a polo wrap. It's blue and gle like. I thought it would be great on the racehorses for after workouts. It sticks to itself and seemed easy to use. The truth was that they feel cold to the touch but never really got the legs real cold. Not like an ice boot anyway. I suppose they would be soothing but they didn't stay cold for long. I'd be interested to hear how these work if you get them.
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Post by MariyaJoM on Apr 11, 2008 8:08:40 GMT -5
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Post by erider on Apr 14, 2008 18:41:57 GMT -5
 Now, I know what to do with the freezer in our school, that I failed to put frozen food in. Thanks! ERider
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Post by fancyhorse on Apr 23, 2008 17:11:01 GMT -5
I agree Jen, those surely don't work. You can also buy some of that Coolout Gel. Now, that stuff is super cold on its own, then when applied under ice boots, or packs, or even mud its really cold! I really recomend it.
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Post by elizabeth_h on Apr 24, 2008 7:22:03 GMT -5
Well, I ended up getting the ice boots instead. I liked that they had 3 pockets for ice down the leg, so you could just fill where you need it if you don't want to do the whole leg. Plus they had the hock version for $20/pair so I figured at that price it was worth trying! This way all I have to worry about is getting a bag of ice, and not trying to keep a bunch of inserts frozen.
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Post by fancyhorse on Apr 24, 2008 14:04:08 GMT -5
You do need crushed ice to fill those boots and just curious how much did you get them for? I know we paid about $90 for ours!
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Post by elizabeth_h on Apr 24, 2008 15:06:26 GMT -5
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Post by fancyhorse on Apr 25, 2008 17:31:05 GMT -5
WOW, about $20 less if we ordered them from the website, then we'd have to wait for them to arrive. Oh well! LOL They are of nice quality!!!
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Now, I know what to do with the freezer in our school, that I failed to put frozen food in. 