Horse Therapy for Wellness and to Prevent Injuries
In 2010, Equi-Products expanded their therapy department to include more expertise in this area and more products that support the natural health of horses, dogs and people. We currently carry:
Body Therapy
Back on Track - manufactures joint and muscle support which are made of functional textiles with heat reflective properties. The textile is a synergy of ancient Chinese experience and modern scientific textile technology. During the manufacturing of polyester- or polyester fibres, the ceramic particles are fused into the fibres. When heated, the ceramic particles radiate a heat back towards the body. This reflected heat is long-wave heat radiation, which is also known as long wave infrared radiation. It is well established and documented that long wave infrared heat radiation increases blood circulation. The increased blood circulation in the tissues helps to relieve muscles tension and improves performance. One important property is the injury prevention effect, which you get when the protections are used for training and competition. These products really work. If you don't believe it try it on yourself.
Equilibrium - knows that your horse is special – your partner, your friend, your confidant. They know this because that is what their horses mean to them. They are passionately dedicated to improving equine welfare and their mission is to create innovative, effective solutions to help horse owners solve common problems. All Equilibrium’s products are of the highest quality and are made in a way that gives you confidence in their ability to perform and help you enjoy your horse. We carry the Massage Therapy Massage Pad.
EQUOmed lumark - Dual Compression Boots - The revolutionary ‘no mess’ treatment for sport horses. Warm or cold and compression in one smart application. Skin soreness, strains to joints and tendons, heat stress and other stress related injuries are common within the equine sport. To help prevent, manage and treat horses with such ailments, Equomed has developed a revolutionary world-first compression boot with dual action possibilities of hot and cold therapy. While the use of ice as manner of treatment is not new into the equine sports, the Lumark human sports technology in equine design eliminates the tedious and often messy problems associated with icing horses. No more time spent filling pockets with ice, big machines and complicated horses. These revolutionary hot or cold compression boots are comfortable and non-restrictive to use and have convenient velcro straps for instant and easy fastening.
Thermotex - Thanks to the advanced technology utilized by Thermotex™ Equine Therapy Systems, deep penetrating, relaxing infrared heat is delivered to where it is needed. Thermotex™ increases hemoglobin 25% to 28%, helps relieve muscle soreness, arthritis pain, and back ache. Also, Thermotex™ helps the horse stretch out, prevents washing out, and tying up. "The Therapeutic Blanket is the one thing that helped keep my driving horses in tip top shape for the 2010 World Equestrian Games"......Deb Laderoute (member of the Canadian Driving Team).
Nutritional Therapy
Basic Sports and Equine Nutrition Ltd. - most famous for their Regenerex and Recoverex, this company carries many other nutriceuticals you may be interested in.
BM&Zee - a special formulation of Biotin, Methionine and Zinc designed to target hoof health maintenance, and other important body functions. It does this by assisting in the production and strengthening of 3 vital proteins; keratin, elastin and collagen – which are important building blocks of healthy skin, bone and cartilage. This promotes stronger, healthier hoof wall, frog and soles.
Herbs for Horses - a division of SELECTED BIOPRODUCTS INC. is a leading supplier of natural, no-filler, scientifically proven human grade herbal and nutritional supplements for horses and canines. The impetus for starting this company was their love of the horse combined with their research experience in Animal Nutrition at the University of Guelph. They have consistently sought to improve both theirselves and the quality of supplements available in the market by raising the standards of the industry. To this end, they were the first supplement manufacturer to certify under the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Food Safety) protocols. For the consumer, this means you can buy their products secure in the knowledge that their ingredients and methods are of the highest standards and that we avoid the use of fillers so common in many products. Not only does this give you better value for your money, but it also ensures a predictable response.
Leaps and Bounds - strong and healthy hooves are vital to your horse's performance! Leaps and Bounds biotin-rich formula improves the condition of weak hooves and keeps feet in top shape. Leaps & Bounds suplement increases your horse's ability to use and absorb the protein in their feed resulting in growth of stronger, better quality hoof horn.
Life Data Labs Farrier's Formula - was developed to provide the nutrients needed to enable horses to build strong structural and connective tissue proteins (tendon, ligaments, bones, joints). Developed almost thirty years ago, it has always contained nutrients such as phospholipids, omega fatty acids, etc. that have only recently been recognized as important "players" to help produce healthy dermal tissues. Available in "Double Strength". It has been the #1 recommended product by farriers in the U.S. for twelve consecutive years.
LubriSyn - the key to lifelong joint health. Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally-occurring lubricant that helps cushion every joint in the body. Age and exercise degrade joint fluid, but LubriSyn replenishes natural HA to help keep joints mobile and healthy. Available for horses and humans. Ask in-store for personal testimonials for the LubriSyn HU human products.
Omega Alpha - Many companies produce herbal formulations, but only Omega Alpha manufactures supplements based on proven scientific research and testing, not popular fads and media/marketing manipulation. Currently Omega Alpha manufactures over 100 natural health products, many of which have been clinically evaluated by pharmacists and medical or naturopathic doctors. When buying nutraceuticals from Omega Alpha for yourself or your family, you can be sure that only the best all-natural ingredients are included in the natural health industry’s most intelligent formulations to help support and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Recovery EQ - contains Nutricol® a proprietary mix of proven ingredients purified from grapes and green tea (de-caffeinated). Nutricol® decreases trauma - from chronic lameness, surgery, injury & over-training - by both increasing the cell's resistance to damage & improving it's ability to repair damage. Recovery®EQ will not test and so is safe to use with any performance horse. The AQHA ran an independent test and was satisfied that Recovery®EQ would not test positive. Now also available - Recovery EQ-HA with hyaluronic acid added.
Science Pure Nutraceuticals - are dedicated to setting new standards in the development of safe alternative nutraceuticals. Their products are producing results by offering fundamental nutritional supplements along with advanced pharmaceutical grade nutraceuticals. SciencePure is interested in nothing less than RESULTS! Their PUREFORM & VetFORM equine product formulations are not only unique but they are derived through scientific evaluation and then modified through actual testing on horses. They only incorporate specific highly potent botanical extracts (nutraceuticals) that are guaranteed to contain standardized levels of pharmacologically active substances. The combination of cutting edge technologies, quality assurance and physical testing of product, assures consumers that they are receiving a supplement that definitively works for its intended purpose. They formulate our products for optimum health. By supplementing Recovery®EQ, recognized by the prestigious Horse Journal as the "Best Performer Overall", veterinarians and horsemen alike safely and effectively prevent & reverse many lameness-related conditions while improving the quality and rate of recovery after trauma.
Please feel free to contact us at the store for more information and pricing on any of these products.