Therapeutic Boots For Horses

A therapeutic horse boot is a recovery or treatment boot used outside ridden work to support healing, reduce inflammation, or maintain comfort. The category covers ice boots (Kentucky Cryo), magnetic stable boots (Kentucky Recuptex), tendon grip socks, ride-on cooling gels and similar recovery products. They're used between rides rather than during.

Use therapeutic boots based on the issue: ice boots in the 15-30 minute window after hard work to reduce inflammation; magnetic stable boots overnight or on rest days for circulation support; tendon grip socks under bandages for additional support. For specific clinical conditions (tendon injury, arthritis, chronic lameness), work with a vet on a treatment plan.

Most therapeutic boots come in pony, full and oversize. The boot should wrap snugly around the cannon without restricting the joint above. Magnetic and ice boots in particular need close skin contact for the therapy to work; loose-fitting boots reduce the effect.

Cooling (ice) boots reduce inflammation immediately after work. Magnetic boots support circulation and muscle relaxation over longer periods. The two are complementary rather than alternatives - ice for acute post-work recovery, magnetic for ongoing maintenance.

Kentucky Horsewear covers Cryo Ice Boots, Magnetic Stable Boots Recuptex, Tendon Grip Socks (gel and standard) and Magnetic Bandages Pads. See horse therapy and recovery for the broader cooling, magnetic and topical recovery range.

Wipe down after use. Drain ice gel inserts before refreezing. Wash fabric outer layers cool with mild detergent. Magnetic boots need specific care - check the label and avoid magnets coming into direct contact with electronics or heat. Replace any boot showing inner gel or magnet damage.