With the Spring Carnival winding down it’s the perfect time to reflect on what amazing elite equine athletes I am surrounded by. I thought I would provide a small insight into how we get these athletes to continue to perform at the elite level. One of the key areas I focus on is recovery and […]
Continue readingWhat a great couple of days Equi-Ice4Dogs had in Brisbane at The Dog Lovers Show! Over the 4th and 5th of November, The Brisbane Showgrounds was transformed into everything and anything canine. Multiple stalls providing a range of canine products filled the auditorium, with show goers overwhelmed by the quality and amount of exhibitors available […]
Continue readingEqui-Ice are off to the Dog Lover’s Show in Brisbane on the 4th and 5th of November for the launch of Equi-ice4dogs. The show will play host to numerous exhibitors as well as guest speakers and demonstrations over the course of 2 jam packed days. Celebrity vets including, Dr Chris Brown (Bondi Vet) and Dr […]
Continue readingA heatwave is expected to turn Sydney’s spring on its head this Saturday with temperatures forecast to soar past 36 degrees Celsius in parts of the city. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said Richmond and Penrith — in Sydney’s west — would be over 30C for the next four days, peaking on Saturday. Meanwhile, in […]
Continue readingAn interesting read about body temperature in the equine athlete… Equi-Ice was designed to be versatile and effective and one of the key benefits I had in mind was its ability to assist in reducing body core temperature post exercise or during heat stress. I have had some fantastic feedback regarding the latter and one […]
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Can you remember the last time you suffered back pain and how debilitating it was? Horse back pain can create similar problems. Why Horse Back Pain Is A Problem I still find it incredible that your horse’s back pain is not taken more seriously from the equestrian working professionals to the average rider. Considering the […]
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Did you know the equine health condition in our competition picture? If not, not to worry, you’re in the right place! A passion for us here at Equi-Ice is to educate you guys, the readers, about a variety of different horse topics, and how important they are to the health of your horse. If you […]
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Are you heading to Melbourne International 3DE? Come and see us at stalls 8-10. I am so excited to be able to show you how passionate I am about equine back care, and why I developed the Equi-Ice product. Without a doubt, eventing is one of the toughest disciplines, with recovery being a crucial component. […]
Continue readingGirth gall is the result of the girth pinching and/or rubbing against your horse, and can not only be quite painful for your horse, but often a difficult area to treat! Treating a girth gall with the new Equi-Ice neck ice pack is easy, and helps reduce pain, swelling and inflammation. Have a look at the […]
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Based in the heart of the New England region, Darley Scone Cup Carnival provided another weekend of high class racing, with over $2 million in prize money won over the two days. Newgate Farm were able to cheer home France from a last to first stunning win in in the $400,000 Inglis Scone Guineas. With […]
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Have you heard? One of the biggest weekends in eventing is almost here! And we will be there. The Sydney International Horse Trials are on from the 11th -14th May. If you don’t already know, eventing is very similar to a triathlon, three phases – dressage, cross country and show jumping. Each requiring different skills […]
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Cooling Horses In The Summer Heat Around the world, rising temperatures can be gruelling on our beloved equine friends, and with the thermometer starting to climb as we head into Summer, you might be starting to think about options to keep your horse cool and comfortable as the temperatures soar. As you care for your […]
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While Equi-Ice has only just been launched commercially, this equine performance recovery system has been tested for well over 12 months with some of Australia’s leading stables and trainers on an incredible array of performance horses. All users of the product quickly see the benefits with faster recovery and healthier horses who are able to […]
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Performance Horse Recovery With Cold Therapy Racing journalist Richard Haynes recently caught up with Equi-Ice creator, Tom Simpson, to talk about his inspiration behind the development of Equi-Ice and how the product meets a need for all horse owners who are concerned about horse recovery post exercise and their horse’s health and welfare. Physio Tom, […]
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Almandin, along with many other horses in the Team Williams stables, has been part of the pre-release trials of Equi-Ice over the last 12 months. So it goes without saying that we were delighted to see this magnificent horse run an incredible race to edge out Heartbreak City and take the title of winner of […]
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