Replacement safety surcingle loops can be easily ordered from out site, Rambo Plastic Loops.
At a minimum, Ice-Vibe boots should not be used within the first six weeks after a fracture. A fracture needs to mend during the first six weeks and movement and massage may irritate it causing swelling.
*Always consult your veterinarian before using Ice-Vibe® in rehabilitation to ensure it is integrated and aligns with their healing plan for your horse.
Yes, you can put them on before exercise with just the vibration to create a massaging effect to stimulate blood flow. When blood flow is increased tendons and ligaments become more elastic which can help to prevent damage during exercise.
Yes, you can put the cold packs in warm water (not the microwave) and apply them with the massage before exercise or on older horses that might have arthritis to assist to reduce stiffness.
*Do not let the packs get too hot as you could burn your horse.
The Horseware Safety Surcingle System is a safety measure added to Rambo turnouts with three surcingles. This system is created using a unique combination of Velcro and a plastic loop. The system can withstand 100kg of pressure and the plastic clip will break in the event of an emergency, giving extra protection for your horse.
The surcingle strap connects to the rug with a plastic loop. This loop will release should the horse become dangerously caught in its surcingle straps.
The Velcro system allows for the removal of the surcingle strap for wash or repair.
In the event of the plastic loop breaking under pressure, the surcingle strap should hang on the opposite side of the blanket still connected. The surcingle strap can be re-attached using the rectangular clip until a replacement plastic loop can be attached.
For detailed instructions on how to measure your horse for a blanket or sheet, please refer to Horseware Rug Size Guide page.
The fit of your rug is extremely important to ensure the comfort of your horse and to prevent rubbing and slippage. As horses of the same height at the wither come in a variety of shapes and sizes, it is useful to take certain measurements of your horse.
For instructions on how to measure and fit your Horseware rug or sheet check out our Size Guide.
The Horseware liner system offers the owner increased flexibility when using rugs. During transitional months (late summer and early autumn, or winter to spring) the Horseware Ireland liner system means that different weights of fill can be used depending on how the temperatures change.
However, during seasons and months that have a consistent temperature range (mid-winter) a single fill blanket will offer a consistent temperature to the horse wearing it.