Shires ARMA Cool Hydro Therapy Boots - Water-Activated Cooling Gel Leg Wraps for Front and Hind Legs

Give your equine athlete the elite recovery they deserve with a cooling solution that eliminates the hassle of ice and refrigeration. The Shires ARMA Cool Hydro Therapy Boots provide instant, targeted relief to reduce inflammation and heat, ensuring your horse stays sound and ready for their next competition.

Engineered for the modern equestrian, these boots utilize advanced micro-crystal technology embedded within quilted fabric pockets. Upon soaking in water, these crystals transform into a soft, conforming gel that provides consistent cold compression to tendons and ligaments, allowing your horse to remain mobile while benefiting from therapeutic cooling that far surpasses traditional cold hosing.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Water-Activated Micro-Crystals: Eliminates the need for ice or freezers; simply soak in water to activate the cooling gel for immediate, mess-free cold therapy.
• Quilted Gel Containment: Features individual fabric pockets that swell into soft gel pads, ensuring even cold distribution and targeted compression around the distal limb.
• Unrestricted Mobility Design: Unlike traditional heavy ice boots that require the horse to stand still, these lightweight wraps allow your horse to move comfortably during treatment.
• Multi-Discipline Recovery: Essential for cooling tendons after high-intensity Eventing, Show Jumping, or Dressage to prevent windgalls and manage stocking up.
• Secure, Adjustable Fit: Equipped with elasticated straps and touch-close fastenings to provide a custom, snug fit that maintains the necessary compression for effective healing.
• Durable & Reusable: Built to withstand rigorous daily use and can be machine washed at 30°C, reverting to crystals once dry for easy storage and repeated use.
• Comprehensive Sizing Options: Available in Pony (up to 13.1hh), Cob (13.2hh–15.1hh), and Full (15.2hh+) to ensure the perfect fit for both front and hind legs.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I choose the right size for both front and hind legs?
A: We recommend selecting based on height: Pony (up to 13.1hh), Cob (13.2hh–15.1hh), and Full (15.2hh+). Because hind legs often have more bone and height, many riders find that moving up one size for the hind legs ensures the necessary overlap for proper compression.

Q: Can my horse move around while wearing these boots, or must they be tied?
A: One of the primary advantages of the ARMA Cool Hydro Therapy Boots is the mobility design. Your horse can remain mobile in the stable, allowing for a more versatile and less restrictive recovery session compared to traditional ice boots or cold hosing.

Q: Do these boots require a refrigerator or freezer to get cold?
A: No refrigeration is required! The cooling effect is triggered entirely by water activation of the micro-crystals, making them the perfect solution for use at shows, during travel, or at facilities without a freezer.

Item Number/SKU: 2008BLKCOB