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The Big Black Boot is a horse ice boot that provides cold therapy for hooves affected with ailments as simple as a stone bruise or as severe as Laminitis . Cooling inserts conform to the hoof, molding the cold from the coronet band to the toe of the horse's hoof. Cold therapy reduces inflammation and pain. The polymer shoe provides comfort, traction and support, while a unique elastic band strap helps configure the boot to the hoof. Patented Propylene Glycol formula is non-toxic. One size fits most horses. This horse ice boot  was described by the Horse Journal as a basic tack room tool for hoof heat conditions.

Cold Therapy for Treatment to Relieve Pain: In the case of injury, veterinary studies report that tissues release chemicals and vasoactive substances (cytokines, prostaglandins, and leukotines). These produce a cascade effect of reactions which ultimately result in localized swelling, heat and pain. Rapidly applying cold therapy to a tissue injury limits the inflammatory response by causing the blood vessels to constrict by the process called vasoconstriction. 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.

Cold Therapy to Control Swelling: After tissue injury there is an immediate chemical reaction at the cellular level. This reaction releases prostaglandins and histamines in the injured area. Damaged capillaries leak cellular waste (water, dissolved electrolytes and proteins) into the surrounding tissue. The body then sends scavenger cells into the area to remove damaged tissue or to kill bacteria that could be present, for example from an open wound. Once the process starts, fluids build in the intercellular spaces causing swelling (edema).  Cold therapy can be used in the repair phase after soft tissue injuries between 48 hours and six weeks after injury.

Includes 2 cold packs

Cost per Boot:(includes two cold packs) $85.00