Horse Therapy
Hard work deserves recovery.
Therapy rugs, boots and treatments to help tired muscles ease off after work.
Horse Therapy
Horse therapy kit splits into three jobs: magnetic, ceramic (heat-reflective) and cold or ice. Magnetic wraps such as the Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Boot Wraps (£68.40) are worn at rest in the stable. Ceramic rugs and pads like the Horseware Ionic Therapy Stable 50G (£103.95) reflect your horse's own body heat back at them, so they suit warm-up, travelling and cold nights. Cold therapy — Premier Equine 6 Pocket Horse Ice Boots (£70.20) or the Horseware Ice-Vibe Leg Wraps (£233.95) — is the one you reach for after hard work. This collection holds 92 therapy products, and the cheapest horse item is the Premier Equine Magnetic Horse Massage Mitt at £5.40. None of it replaces veterinary advice: if your horse is lame, sore or recovering from injury, speak to your vet or physiotherapist first and use these products only as they advise.
In a hurry?
- Cheapest horse item: Premier Equine Magnetic Horse Massage Mitt, £5.40.
- Most popular magnetic set: Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Boot Wraps Inc. Liners, £68.40.
- Best for after fast work: Premier Equine 6 Pocket Horse Ice Boots, £70.20, or Woof Wear Polar Ice Boot, £64.99.
- Ceramic rug for the stable: Horseware Ionic Therapy Stable 50G, £103.95.
- Little and often: Weatherbeeta Therapy-Tec Poll Pad, £17.50.
- Ask your vet first for any injury, heat, swelling or lameness.
Which type of horse therapy product should I choose?
| Type | How it works | Typically used for | In stock here | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic boots and wraps | Magnets sit against the leg while the horse stands still | Stable rest days, part of a settled evening routine | Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Fetlock Boots and Boot Wraps; Veredus Pro Wrap Magnetik | £36.00 |
| Magnetic rugs and small items | Magnets built into a rug, browband, poll band or hoof boot | Owners wanting whole-body or targeted magnetic use at rest | Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Horse Rug with Neck Cover; Magnetic Browband | £19.80 |
| Ceramic / heat-reflective rugs and pads | Ceramic particles in the fabric reflect the horse's own body heat | Warming up, travelling, cold stable nights, post-work coolers | Horseware Ionic Therapy range; Weatherbeeta Therapy-Tec; Bucas Therapy | £17.50 |
| Cold and ice therapy boots | Boots that hold frozen packs, or are soaked in water, against the lower leg | Cooling legs after hard or fast work, as advised | Premier Equine 6 and 9 Pocket Ice Boots; Woof Wear Polar Ice Boot; Ice-Vibe wraps | £38.70 |
| Hand-held massage | Nubbed or magnetic mitt used during grooming | Everyday grooming and getting a horse used to being handled | Premier Equine Magnetic Horse Massage Mitt | £5.40 |
What is the difference between magnetic and ceramic therapy?
Magnetic products contain magnets and are worn while the horse is standing still — think stable rest, not ridden work. The Premier Equine Magni-Teque range covers most of the body: hock boots at £57.60, fetlock boots and hoof boots at £36.00, knee boots at £37.80, a poll band at £23.40 and a browband at £19.80, up to the magnetic rug with neck cover at £166.50. Veredus offers a firmer, more structured build — the Magnetic Hock Boot and Magnetic Hoof Boot are both £139.50, with the Magnetik Stable Boot Evo Front at £210.00 in Large. Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps are £73.15 in Medium.
Ceramic products have no magnets at all. Fine ceramic particles in the lining reflect the heat your horse already produces back towards the body, which is why they are often used before work and during travel rather than only at rest. Horseware's Ionic Therapy line runs from the Mesh Cooler Hood at £42.95 and Turnout Hood 0G at £55.95 through to the Mesh Cooler at £125.95 and Turnout 100G at £173.95.
When would I use cold or ice therapy boots?
Cold therapy is the after-work option — commonly used on the lower legs following a fast session, a competition day or a long hack, to help legs cool down. The 6 Pocket Horse Ice Boots (£70.20) and 9 Pocket Horse Ice Boots (£88.20) take reusable frozen packs. The Woof Wear Polar Ice Boot is £64.99 and the Shires Arma Cool Hydro Therapy Boots at £38.70 are soaked in water rather than frozen, which suits yards without freezer space.
Horseware's Ice-Vibe wraps combine cold packs with a vibration unit: Leg Wraps £233.95, Hock Wrap £220.95 and Knee Wrap £207.95. Spare cold packs are £25.95 a pair for knee or hock, six-pair packs are £124.53, and a replacement Cable and Transformer is £16.95. Cold therapy is not a substitute for a vet visit — if there is heat, swelling or lameness, get the leg looked at.
Are there therapy products I can use while riding or travelling?
Yes, and this is where ceramic comes into its own. Weatherbeeta's Therapy-Tec range includes the All Purpose Saddle Pad and Dressage Saddle Pad at £30.33 in Pony, the Poll Pad at £17.50, the Anatomical Poll Pad at £22.25 and Sports Boots at £75.50. Bucas Therapy is the premium end: Dressage and Jump saddle pads at £148.00, a set of four Therapy Pillow Wraps at £99.00 and Therapy Travel Boots at £185.00 for lorry journeys.
What is a sensible first purchase?
If you are testing whether your horse tolerates therapy kit at all, start small and cheap. The Magnetic Horse Massage Mitt at £5.40 and the Weatherbeeta Therapy-Tec Poll Pad at £17.50 are both low-commitment. From there, most owners step up to leg wraps, because legs are where they want the help. If you already own Magni-Teque boot wraps, replacement Boot Wrap Liners are £39.60 rather than buying the whole set again. Not sure which route fits your horse? Get in touch and our team will help.
Horse therapy: frequently asked questions
Do magnetic horse boots actually do anything?
Evidence for magnetic therapy in horses is mixed and it is not a proven medical treatment, so we would never claim it cures or treats anything. Many owners use magnetic boots such as the Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Boot Wraps (£68.40) as part of a settled stable routine and feel their horse stands more relaxed. Treat it as a supportive extra alongside good management, correct work and, where there is a problem, veterinary advice.
How long should a horse wear magnetic boots or a magnetic rug?
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the product you buy — sessions are typically measured in a few hours rather than round the clock, and magnetic items are designed for a horse standing at rest, not for ridden work or turnout. Introduce them gradually, check the legs when you remove them, and stop if your horse seems uncomfortable. If you are using them alongside veterinary or physiotherapy care, ask that professional how they want them fitted into the plan.
Should I use ice boots or magnetic boots after work?
Cold is the usual choice straight after fast or hard work, which is why yards keep ice boots ready — the Premier Equine 6 Pocket Horse Ice Boots are £70.20 and the Woof Wear Polar Ice Boot is £64.99. Magnetic boots are more often used later, once the horse has settled in the stable. If you do not have freezer space, the Shires Arma Cool Hydro Therapy Boots at £38.70 are soaked in water instead of frozen. Any heat, filling or lameness that does not resolve needs your vet, not a boot.
What is a ceramic therapy rug and when is it useful?
Ceramic rugs have fine ceramic particles woven into the lining that reflect your horse's own body heat back towards them, so they warm without adding much bulk. The Horseware Ionic Therapy Stable 50G is £103.95, the Mesh Cooler is £125.95 and the Turnout 100G is £173.95. Owners typically use them for warming up before work, travelling, and drying off afterwards. Because they are warming, keep an eye on a horse that already sweats easily.
How do I choose the right size therapy boots and wraps?
Some items are one size, such as the Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Fetlock Boots at £36.00. Others follow pony, cob and full sizing — the Weatherbeeta Therapy-Tec Sports Boots at £75.50 come in all three — while Premier Equine boot wraps run small to extra large and Veredus boots run small to large. Measure your horse's cannon and hock rather than guessing from their height, and check the sizing details listed for that product. If you are between sizes, get in touch and our team will help.
Can therapy products replace a vet or physiotherapist?
No. Everything in this collection is supportive equipment for everyday horse care, not a treatment for injury or disease. If your horse is lame, has heat or swelling in a limb, is reluctant to work or has changed in behaviour, your vet should see them first. Once you have a diagnosis, your vet or a registered equine physiotherapist can tell you whether magnetic, ceramic or cold products fit into the plan and how to use them safely.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-26 by the Just Horse Riders team.