Horseware Therapy
Therapy
Ice-Vibe, Ionic and red-light therapy to keep your horse feeling their best.
Horseware Therapy
Horseware's therapy range covers three different approaches to equine recovery: Ice-Vibe boots combine cold packs with massage vibration for legs after work; the LED red light range uses light therapy wraps, boots and pads designed to support circulation and recovery; and Ionic therapy rugs and liners are everyday wear with ion-infused fabric. We stock 35 Horseware therapy products, from replacement cold packs at £25.95 to complete LED leg wrap sets. Whichever you choose, therapy products support your horse's comfort and recovery — they are not a substitute for veterinary care, so always speak to your vet about any injury or lameness first.
In a hurry? Quick picks:
- Cold + massage for legs after work: Horseware Ice-Vibe Leg Wraps — £233.95 (cold packs included, spares from £25.95)
- Entry into red light therapy: Horseware LED Red Light Therapy Wand — £199.95 (handheld, targets one area at a time)
- Hands-free red light for legs: LED Red Light Therapy Mini Wraps Pair — £277.95
- Everyday therapy wear: Ionic Therapy Stable 50G rug — £103.95
- For the yard dog too: Ionic Therapy Dog Coat 50G — from £43.95
Which Horseware therapy system is right for my horse?
The three ranges do different jobs, so start with what you're trying to support:
| Range | How it works | Best suited to | Typical use | Price guide (in stock) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice-Vibe | Cold packs plus vibrating massage panels in a wrap | Legs, knees and hocks after work or travel | Short sessions before/after exercise | Wraps £207.95–£233.95; cold packs from £25.95 |
| LED Red Light | LED light wraps, boots, pads and a handheld wand | Targeted areas — legs, hocks, poll, back | Timed sessions on a specific area | Wand £199.95; wraps and boots £269.95–£555.95 |
| Ionic Therapy | Ion-infused fabric worn as a rug, liner or hood | Everyday wear in the stable or field | Worn like a normal rug — no sessions needed | From £42.95 (hood); stable rug £103.95 |
They also work at different price points and effort levels: Ionic rugs are the low-effort option (your horse just wears them), Ice-Vibe needs cold packs chilled and short sessions managed, and the LED range is the biggest investment with the most targeted application.
What do Ice-Vibe boots actually do?
Ice-Vibe wraps hold flexible cold packs against the leg while battery-powered panels add a massage vibration. The idea is simple: cold is the traditional way to help manage heat and swelling in legs after hard work, and the massage effect is designed to support circulation. The Ice-Vibe Leg Wraps (£233.95) cover the cannon and fetlock area, while the Knee Wrap (£207.95) and Hock Wrap (£220.95) are shaped for those trickier joints. Cold packs are replaceable — singles and pairs from £25.95, or multi-buy packs of 6 pairs at £124.53 if you use them regularly. We also stock the replacement cable and transformer (£16.95) so a lost charger doesn't sideline the whole set.
Is the LED red light range worth it?
Red light therapy is one of the fastest-growing areas in equine recovery, and Horseware's LED range brings it into wearable form. For horses, the range runs from the handheld Wand (£199.95) — a sensible starting point for targeting small areas — up to full sets like the LED Leg Wraps Pair (£555.95) and Hock Boots Pair (£521.95). The Mini Wraps Pair (£277.95) is a popular middle ground for lower legs, the Poll Cap (£415.95) targets the poll area, and the LED Pad (£485.95) covers the back. There's even a Pet Leg Wraps Pair (£197.95) for dogs. These products are designed to support recovery and general wellbeing; research into red light therapy is ongoing, and it should complement — never replace — your vet's advice.
How do Ionic therapy rugs work?
The Ionic range takes a different approach: instead of sessions, the fabric itself is infused with negative-ion technology, so the horse simply wears it like a normal rug. The Ionic Therapy Stable 50G (£103.95) is the core piece, with the Turnout 100G (£173.95) for the field, a Mesh Cooler (£125.95) for after work, and matching hoods from £42.95. Because they double as functional rugs, they're the easiest way to add a therapy element to your horse's routine without changing anything you already do. The Dog Coat 50G (from £43.95) extends the same idea to dogs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Ice-Vibe, LED red light and Ionic therapy?
Ice-Vibe combines cold packs with massage vibration in short sessions, usually on legs after work. LED red light products apply light therapy to a targeted area for a timed session. Ionic therapy is built into the fabric of rugs, liners and hoods, so the horse simply wears them — no sessions to manage. Many owners use them together: an Ionic rug day to day and Ice-Vibe or red light after harder work.
When should I use Ice-Vibe boots on my horse?
Most riders use Ice-Vibe wraps after schooling, jumping, fast work or travel, when legs are most likely to carry heat. Cold has long been used to help manage heat and swelling, and the massage panels are designed to support circulation. Follow the session times in Horseware's instructions, and if a leg is unexpectedly hot, swollen or your horse is lame, call your vet before reaching for any therapy boot.
Does red light therapy work for horses?
Red light therapy is widely used in equine recovery and the research base is growing, though results vary and studies are ongoing. Horseware's LED range is designed to support circulation, recovery and general wellbeing rather than to treat or cure any condition. Think of it as a complement to good management and veterinary care — if your horse has an injury or ongoing problem, your vet should always be your first call.
Are Ice-Vibe cold packs replaceable, and which do I need?
Yes — cold packs are sold separately so your wraps keep working for years. Match the pack to the wrap: leg packs for the Leg Wraps, knee packs for the Knee Wrap and hock packs for the Hock Wrap. Singles and pairs start at £25.95, and if you ice legs most days the packs of 6 pairs at £124.53 work out much cheaper per pack. We also stock the replacement cable and transformer at £16.95.
Can therapy products replace veterinary treatment?
No. Ice-Vibe, red light and Ionic products are designed to support comfort, circulation and recovery in a healthy management routine — they do not diagnose, treat or cure injuries or medical conditions. If your horse is lame, injured or unwell, contact your vet first and use therapy products only as part of the plan you agree together.
Which Horseware therapy product is best on a budget?
The Ionic range is the most affordable way in: the Mesh Cooler Hood starts at £42.95 and the Ionic Stable 50G rug is £103.95, and both double as everyday rugs so nothing extra is added to your routine. For targeted therapy, the LED Red Light Wand at £199.95 is the lowest-priced entry into the red light range for horses (the Pet Leg Wraps Pair for dogs is £197.95), and Ice-Vibe wraps start at £207.95 for the Knee Wrap. If you're not sure where to start, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-19 by the Just Horse Riders team.