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Horse Cooler Rugs From Premier EquineWhen it comes to selecting a horse cooler rug, Premier Equine have several options to choose from. If youre struggling with which cooler rug would be best - continue reading! Our equestrian experts have gone through all of your options to make the decision process that little bit easier.Horse Cooler Rugs are multi-use, but the primary purpose is to allow the horse to gradually lower its body temperature after exercise without catching a chill or cooling too rapidly, causing cramping or tying up. Using a wicking cooler rug at this time also helps to absorb any excess moisture on the surface of the horse's coat, either from sweat due to exertion or water leftover after hosing off the horse. Carefully selected fabrics wick moisture from the horse and through the material, allowing the condensation to evaporate outside the rug. The best horse cooler rugs also slowly release excess body heat and enable cool air to disperse for a more gradual cool down.There are many horse cooler rug variations for sale on the equestrian market. Below, we will explain how some of our top-performing Premier Equine cooler rugs are designed to enhance your horse's rug wardrobe and why a technical horse cooler rug is a year-round must-have!PremTex Cooler RugThe PremTex Cooler Rug is classically styled and is our most advanced cooler with a technically complex composition of materials. Cut from the finest acrylics, durable polypropylene yarns and wool, helping to regulate your horses temperature and effectively wick away moisture. The material composition means this rug will prevent chills, making it ideal for use in slightly cooler spring, autumn and winter months.Buster Waffle Horse Cooler Rug - Combo AvailableModern yet classic in appearance: made from a lightweight polyester fabric with a waffle weave construction, the Buster Waffle Horse Cooler Rug helps to wick moisture from your horses body, significantly decreasing drying time. Also suitable for use as a stable sheet or can be used for travelling available with and without an integrated neck cover.Buster Fleece Cooler: Continental EditionOur Buster Fleece Coolers are made from premium quality 280g anti-pill polar fleece, excellent for wicking away moisture and preventing chills. Shaped body panels endure a close fit with a rolled collar providing additional comfort. Ideal for use after exercise and during travel in cooler weather.Dry-Tech Horse Cooler Rug - Combo AvailableThe Dry-Tech Horse Cooler Rug is compromised of three layers. The two outer waffle layers contain a 100g thermo-bonded filling, aiding in wicking away moisture from your horses body and decreasing drying time. The 100g fill also helps to prevent your horse from catching a chill in cooler weather. Also suitable for use as a stable sheet or can be used for travelling available with or without an integrated neck.Airflow CoolerThe Airflow Cooler is expertly crafted from a highly breathable and technical 3D sports performance mesh, this fine mesh fabric controls the level of heat escaping the horses body, providing optimum cooling and quickly regulating your horses temperature. The advanced airflow system makes this cooler a practical solution for horses who are prone to overheating whilst travelling.Arisca, Ventoso, Net-Air VariationsThe construction of these mesh rugs is a large, open-hole mesh which is extremely lightweight and perfect for use in the warmer months. Based on traditional technology, the holes allow heat to disperse quickly whilst still preventing your horse from a chill. The perfect sweat rug for long warm days when cooling and maximum breathability are required.Sports CoolerThe technically advanced Sports Cooler Rug helps keep your horse cool and comfortable by design. The chest and top sections are an innovative waffle material, whilst the sides are highly breathable open-hole mesh. Combining these two materials make this rug perfect for warmer days when maximum drying and cooling are required.

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Cold Water Boots For Horses - Tackle Swelling and SootheWho better to endorse Premier Equine's Cold Water Horse Boots than sponsored rider Paul Tapner? Paul is a professional rider, a historical member of the Australian event team and a previous winner of the Badminton Horse Trials. Paul has been using Premier Equine's Cold Water Horse Boots on his horses for prevention and treatment of injury for years - and in this blog, we will discuss why.Have a look at this video where Paul explains how to use the Cold Water Boots here.How Do Cold Water Boots Help With Injury?Cold Water Therapy is a customary procedure in eventing, racing and competition yards worldwide. This form of cold water treatment is applied religiously after strenuous exercise, fast work, exercise on hard surfaces, and injury rehabilitation.Excess heat in the tendons and ligaments can cause damage and the breakdown of these weight-bearing structures - leading to the risk of lameness, sensitivity, or injury. Inflammation or swelling of the tendon, known as tendonitis, is considered one of the most common soft tissue injuries in horses.Tendonitis is commonly a consequence of overextension of the tendon, usually from rapid or uneven strides, tearing the tendon fibres. Excessive exercise on hard ground can also cause damage due to the concussive impact that the hoof cannot absorb travelling up the forelimb. This ailment often leads to lameness and, when left without prompt treatment, can lead to a lengthy rehabilitation plan to return a horse to peak performance.When an injury or strain occurs the blood vessels in the area become damaged, activating elevated white blood cell production within the body. This autoimmune response increases blood flow in the affected area as the white blood cells produce chemicals to help protect the body from infection, due to injury, and promote healing. The increased circulation and amassed blood flow may appear as bruising, swelling, or abnormal levels of heat in the localised area. These symptoms can cause further damage to the injured area and complicate healing.Applying a cold treatment to the exterior of the horses lower leg constricts the blood vessels and reduces excess blood flow. This helps to reduce the internal temperature of the area in close proximity to the application which can help to reduce inflammation, allowing for more efficient healing, and temporarily relieve acute pain.When Should I Use Cold Water Boots?The optimum time for treatment is around twenty minutes. This allows the treatment time to reduce the inflammation and reduce pain however applying cold treatments for excessive periods of time can be very counterproductive. If the body is exposed to cold temperatures for a prolonged period, the body may overreact and encourage further increased blood flow to the area to reheat the tissue. Consequently, this may cause the swelling to reoccur, warranting the treatment futile. The best practice would be to apply twenty-minute treatments, up to three times a day, as required.How Premier Equine Cold Water Boots Work?The Premier Equine Cold Water Horse Boots are full of micro-crystals which turn into a cold gel when activated by soaking in water. This gel creates a cushioning compress which moulds comfortably around the horses tendon and fetlock area. The anatomical design of the quilted gel pockets allows for a close yet unrestricted fit, allowing the horse to be walked whilst wearing the cold water boots.Not only are cold water horse boots much more convenient than the cold hosing alternatives the addition of strategically placed elastic straps improves the efficiency of treatment by implementing an element of compression when applying the tension of fastening the straps during fitting.For those who require a quick soak, durable alternative, you should consider the Cold Water Compression Boots. This option activates from a 5-8 minute soak in iced, or even ambient, water. The lining is of medical-grade material providing hypo-allergenic and antibacterial properties. The material uses unique chemistry to achieve rapid water absorption. The advanced formulation releases energy over time to provide temperatures that are 6-12 cooler than ambient temperature.The outer layer of the Cold Water Compression Boots is a 3D sports mesh, allowing a constant flow of air to reach the lining material and prolonging the cooling effect of the treatment.For a more intense treatment, Horse Ice Boots would be required. Premier Equine produces two design options, 6 pocket horse ice boots or 9 pocket horse ice boots. Each boot has pockets sewn onto the inside of the boot which can be filled with crushed ice. The lower temperature will slowly permeate through to the horses leg, providing ice-cold treatment. Although these boots are not quite as convenient as the cold water options (due to the requirement of ice), they provide a more intense treatment if required and fit high up to/over the knee or hock for maximum coverage and cooling.

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