Riaflex Ice Pack

Ice packs are ideal for treatment of injuries or as a means of reducing damage following heavy competition or training. Where injury occurs or with a heavy workload your horse will experience micro trauma to muscle, tendons, and possibly ligaments. At this stage the most important treatment method is cold therapy, and given the lower temperature of ice packs they are far more effective than cold hosing.

I cannot stress enough the importance of ICING an acute (new) injury. No matter what the injury is, ice it; it will only ever do good.

Excessive swelling at the site of injury will slow the healing process because it decreases mobility and prevents fresh blood from coming into the area. To promote faster recovery the most important thing to do is to decrease the swelling so that the area can function normally. The most beneficial and quickest way of doing this is by the application of ice.

Even if you can't see any visible sign of swelling there is always increased blood flow to an injury site and possible internal inflammation. Icing also produces an analgesic effect which helps reduce muscle spasm.

Can be used on humans, horses, pets, & to cool food and drink. Simply place in the freezer and use whenever needed. Place back in the freezer after using, ready for further use. Will last for years.