Uses and effectiveness of magnetic boots? Do they work and how?!

[floradora09]

I've got a 16yo TB who's in moderate work, ODEs about every other weekend and lessons/SJ/DR on weekends we're not going out. Ridden about 5-6 times a week I'd say. Being an older horse I'm always looking for new ways to keep him up and running, and am wondering about magnetic boots? His legs fill up when in the stable (always have done, much better when bandaged), and when the ground gets hard/in hot weather his back legs just fill a little at the bottom. Would magnetic boots help with this, or help prevent tendon problems if used say, overnight or coming back from an event? I've gathered from my little knowledge that they increase blood flow to the area as blood contains Iron, but how exactly does this help prevent/heal injuries?

Thanks in advance, sorry for possibly very numpty questions! xxx

 

[smiffyimp]

I was advise to use some when pony got a splint. I did with time off, now no splint! I dont know if they are a gadget thing or really work, but in my case I love em When it comes to swollen legs, my old boy used to suffer from this overnight and i bandaged - never tried mag boots. However now he has rubber matting down under a shavings bed - no swelling at all unless he has to stay in for a long period for some reason

Increased blood flow to an area of injury will carry white blood cells which will fight any infection and red cells that carry oxygen and remove impurities

 

[Marydoll]

I use mine regularly, i have an older 27 year old mare who although she has arthritis goes out in the morning like a 4 yo, then when unclipped at the gate is away bucking and Cantering around the foeld.
I use either my magnet boots or rug every day for a couple of hours, and am convinced they help keep her comfortable as part of her management regime
Shes not sound mainly due to a stroke in March, but she made a good recovery from that and still has a goood quality of life, so as long as shes obviously happy and comfy she will continue on her usual routine, and the magnets play a part in that.
I also use them on my other guys to help their circulation and lymphatic drainage

 

[lizzi2]

Is important to know what sort of magnotherapy boot you're buying - some need to be over the exact site of the injury (& others don't), and have different strengths - there are lots on the market, so plenty to choose between.
When my horse had physiotherapy once, the physio recommended magnotherapy as being helpful as part of the rehab, so I used a rug (had a back problem), and do believe it can help.

 

[fatpiggy]

Lord nows exactly how they work, but they do seem to. I believe they increase the blood flow to the extremities which is why they are good for arthritis and laminitis. They certainly do SOMETHING as within 15 minutes of putting my bioflow wraps on my mare, she starts wanting to me to take them off and scratch underneath them. I have to put them on her hind legs as she chews them if they are on her front legs.

 

[Birker2020]

I've got a 16yo TB who's in moderate work, ODEs about every other weekend and lessons/SJ/DR on weekends we're not going out. Ridden about 5-6 times a week I'd say. Being an older horse I'm always looking for new ways to keep him up and running, and am wondering about magnetic boots? His legs fill up when in the stable (always have done, much better when bandaged), and when the ground gets hard/in hot weather his back legs just fill a little at the bottom. Would magnetic boots help with this, or help prevent tendon problems if used say, overnight or coming back from an event? I've gathered from my little knowledge that they increase blood flow to the area as blood contains Iron, but how exactly does this help prevent/heal injuries?

Thanks in advance, sorry for possibly very numpty questions! xxx

http://www.ecomagnets.com/bioflow.htm

They are fab and my horse has worn them for twelve hours a day every day for seven years. They are brilliant for reducing inflammation and wingalls. Can't rate enough.