magnet rugs

[kateD]

hi guys, my horse as just recovered from a hole in the ligament in her back, just under where the front of the saddle goes. A friend recommened I should try a magnetic rug on her. Do they work and which are the best ones on the market?

 

[OrangeEmpire]

I use an Armadillo neck cover and will at some point invest in their rug too. It is brilliant as a warm up and warm down aid in the stable before and after riding. People leave them on too long though - max advised time is 4 hours as the body builds up an immunity otherwise.

I find mine doesn't cure the condition (my horse has arthritis in his neck) but does make him more comfortable and really helps keep his muscles from tightening up.

 

[JulieL]

Was thinking about getting one of these rugs for Crimbo off hubby. My mare is an old lady and would like to think i could do as much as poss in her old age to be as comfy as poss?

Would love your view? I heard ages ago that it can kinda make them feel a little off colour initially. Did this happen to yr horse, as this is what put me off a little.

Thanks LB x

 

[squirtlysmum]

There is a company that advertise in the adverts in H+H and are called FMBS, I got a magnetic rug from them at a decent price and not bank breakable, you can even just buy the various magnets and sew them into an old rug. They also do a small magnetic pulsing machine which I also bought (although it was reasonably expensive) and I use them regularly on my baby ned who had back surgery last year.
I would tell you how much they cost but being a dim wit I can't remember!!
My boy certainly didn't seem to be off colour when I first used it though so be nice to your hubby for Christmas!

 

[JulieL]

H Squirtlys-mum - thanks so much for that info. Im gonna try one out for my old mare.

Defo be nice the hubby now

i will even make him a cup of tea (well i will consider - cant spoil him), then i'll get me Crimbo rug

LBxx

 

[Thistle]

Royston products do a cheap magnetic rug.