First+ Ice Pack

One of the most effective and least costly methods of equine physical therapy is the use of horse ice wraps for cold therapy on a regular basis. Immediately apply First+ Ice after exercise for cooling of the horse's distal limbs.

When injured, tissues release chemicals and vasoactive substances. These produce a cascade of reactions, which result in localized swelling, heat and pain. Applying First+ Ice Packs to a tissue injury limits the inflammatory response by causing the blood vessels to constrict. This limits the blood flow to the injured site, moderating the release of the vasoactive substances and as a result, minimizes the pain and swelling in the afflicted area. First+ Ice Packs can be used in the repair phase of tissue injury, 48 hours to 6 weeks after the injury.

The First+ Ice Pack's non-gel formula stays soft and molds to the horse's shape. Cold therapy is delivered exactly where needed and these soft packs are significantly more comfortable than hard, solid ice packs for your horse.

First+ Ice Packs use a patented Propylene Glycol formula, which is FDA food grade for quality assurance and non-toxic properties. This horse ice pack stays cold for up to 2 hours in Ice Horse tendon wrap, or hock wraps. Packs are two-ply strong, reusable and measure approximately 9" x 5-1/2".

The pack can also be used for targeted heat application.