Therapy Rugs: Warmth, cooling and massage for your horse's body

Therapy Rugs: comfort for back and muscles

Therapy rugs go beyond simple weather protection. Depending on the model, they warm the muscles, cool after hard exertion or combine warmth with a gentle massage. Many riders use them before training to warm up or afterwards to help their horse relax. In our range you will find a heated massage rug with matching power bank, cooling rugs with an ice layer or evaporative cooling, and a therapy rug for cooling off after exercise.

Warming or cooling?

Warmth is popular for loosening up the back and hindquarters before riding, especially on cold days or with older horses. Cooling rugs are used after intensive work or in great heat and can help bring body temperature down pleasantly. It is important to watch your horse while the rug is on and not leave it on for too long. Follow the recommended times for each model.

Fit and handling

Like any horse rug, a therapy rug should fit well, not press on the withers or shoulders and be securely fastened. Electrically powered rugs run on a battery or power bank, so you do not depend on a socket. Let your horse get to know the rug calmly first and stay nearby while it is switched on. If your horse has back problems, tension or lameness, get the cause checked by your vet.

Frequently asked questions

How long can my horse wear a heated rug?
That depends on the model and what you want to achieve. Usually it is a short session before or after training. Longer is not automatically better. Make sure your horse does not start to sweat, and stick to the instructions for use.

Can I leave my horse alone in a cooling rug?
Better not. Cooling and therapy rugs are designed to be used under supervision. Stay nearby, check how your horse is reacting from time to time and take the rug off again afterwards.

Does a therapy rug replace a physiotherapist?
No. It can promote wellbeing and relaxation in everyday life, but it does not replace examination and treatment by a vet or equine physiotherapist. That said, many professionals recommend suitable treatments to use at home.