Whirlpool boots to hire - anyone know of anywhere please?

[kerilli]

Having been told that sending my mare to a spa so she could have freezing seawater treatments to stimulate hoof growth in her front feet, I've checked the price and nearly had a heart attack.... i'd have to leave her there (too far to go back and forth daily, would do a fortune in diesel!), plus cost of daily treatment = a LOT!
So, thinking laterally, hopefully a pair of whirly boots would be almost as good. I hired a pair years ago, does anyone know of anywhere that does this service now? Or perhaps a lovely lovely event rider who might loan me them if they're not being used at the moment? Otherwise will prob have to splash out for a pair... *gulp* £500.
Any suggestions very gratefully received. Thanks!

 

[meardsall_millie]

Could you try to *fashion* some out of a pair of fishing waders?!

 

[little_pink_piggies]

Have you tried HR medics? they lent me one of those ice box pumps for my pony when he did sansaw a few years ago, swear they had the whirlpool boots for sale but dont know if they would hire

 

[little_pink_piggies]

doesnt say anything about hiring on their website but they let us so might be worth giving them a call?

 

[kick_On]

laterial thinking here, what about taking her to beach and paddling in salt water??? they think it's briliant for racehorses - thinking Red Rum... just idea

 

[Bearskin]

(Old thread.)

Did you find a pair for hire Kerilli? If so, were they useful?

Was also wondering if anyone had used whirlpool boots to aid minor tendon injury recovery?

http://www.horsehealth.co.uk/leg-hoof/leg-therapy/therapy-boots/whirlpool-boots-pair-with-pump

If so, how useful were they and how long did you use them for? I have a very grumpy event horse who has a small but irritating injury (3 months box and then see how we are....)

Thanks

 

[kerilli]

no, i didn't... i think i'd buy a pair and fill them with icy salt water, or try one of the new icing/pressure systems.

 

[Nocturnal]

Is this the unshod mare? If so, is roadwork an option? I've found it's the dog's proverbials for stimulating hoof growth, with the added bonus of being free!

 

[Marydoll]

I know this is an old thread, but ive used cold water and salt in large tub trugs with these bubble jet systems that.clip on the side of the bath, a bit of a faff and the horse needs to be very cooperative, but it was ok