Far Infrared Heat Therapy for Horses: Introducing Thermotex Equine Products
Far Infrared Heat Therapy for Horses: Introducing Thermotex Equine Products
Whether your horse is a high-level competitor, a weekend trail partner, or simply an important part of the family, supporting comfortable movement and recovery is an important part of equine care. Training, exercise, competition, and everyday activity can all place stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and other soft tissues.
Therapeutic heat can be one way to support your horse's comfort and recovery routine. Revival Animal Health is excited to introduce five Thermotex options designed specifically for horses: the Equine Far Infrared Heating 12 Pad Blanket, Equine Far Infrared Heating Hood, Equine Far Infrared Heating TMJ Hood, Equine Far Infrared Heating Neck Wrap, and Equine Far Infrared Heating Leggings – High Performance.
Each product delivers targeted far infrared heat to a specific area of the horse's body, making it easier to incorporate heat therapy into pre-event preparation, post-performance recovery, rehabilitation, or routine wellness care.
What Is Far Infrared Heat Therapy?
Far infrared (FIR) is a form of infrared energy that produces gentle, relaxing heat. Thermotex's technology is designed to deliver far infrared heat deeper into the targeted area than conventional surface warming.
Thermotex states that its infrared wavelengths can penetrate up to 2.36 inches into targeted tissues in as little as 20 minutes. The company says this can help increase circulation and support the body's natural healing and recovery processes.
For horses, gentle heat may be useful as part of a routine designed to prepare muscles and soft tissues for activity or help promote relaxation and comfort following exercise.
Important: Far infrared heat therapy should be considered supportive care and is not a replacement for veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse is experiencing pain, lameness, swelling, respiratory problems, or a change in performance or behavior, consult your veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
Meet the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating 12 Pad Blanket
The Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating 12 Pad Blanket provides broad coverage across the horse's body. Twelve therapeutic heating elements are positioned to deliver far infrared heat to areas including the back, shoulders, lungs, barrel, and hips.
The blanket is designed to drape comfortably over the horse and can be incorporated into both pre-event warm-ups and post-performance recovery routines. Its broad coverage makes it a useful option when multiple areas of the horse's body could benefit from gentle therapeutic heat.
Potential benefits of the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating 12 Pad Blanket include:
- Provides far infrared heat across multiple areas of the horse's body
- Features 12 therapeutic heating elements
- Helps increase circulation to targeted areas
- Can be used before activity as part of a warm-up routine
- Can be used after exercise or competition as part of a recovery routine
- Provides broad coverage across the back, shoulders, barrel, hips, and other areas
Meet the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Neck Wrap
The Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Neck Wrap provides targeted heat therapy to the horse's neck and throat area.
The Neck Wrap features two heating elements and three treatment positions, allowing it to be positioned over the spine, across the primary neck muscles, or lower around the throat area. This versatility allows horse owners and care teams to target different areas depending on their horse's needs.
The gentle heat is designed to increase circulation while helping soothe muscle tension, stiffness, and discomfort.
Potential benefits of the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Neck Wrap include:
- Provides targeted far infrared heat to the neck and throat
- Features two therapeutic heating elements
- Offers three treatment positions for targeted coverage
- Helps increase circulation to treated areas
- Can support relaxation and comfort
- Can be incorporated into performance, recovery, rehabilitation, and wellness routines
Meet the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Hood
The Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Hood provides targeted heat therapy to the horse's face and throat.
The hood features two strategically positioned heating elements—one over the front sinus area and another along the throat. This design provides focused warmth to areas that can be difficult to treat with a traditional heating pad.
The Equine Heating Hood may be incorporated into a veterinarian-guided care routine for horses experiencing certain sinus, throat, or respiratory concerns. Because respiratory problems can have many different causes, veterinary evaluation is important before relying on heat therapy as part of treatment.
Potential benefits of the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Hood include:
- Provides targeted far infrared heat to the face and throat
- Features two strategically positioned heating elements
- Helps increase circulation to treated areas
- Provides gentle, relaxing warmth
- Can be incorporated into supportive respiratory and recovery care
- Offers targeted coverage for areas that can be difficult to reach with conventional heating products
Meet the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating TMJ Hood
The Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating TMJ Hood is designed specifically for targeted heat therapy around the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and poll.
The TMJ Hood features four strategically positioned heating elements: two on either side of the TMJ and two along the poll. This provides focused coverage for the jaw and surrounding muscles.
The targeted warmth may help promote circulation and relaxation around the jaw and poll. Thermotex also describes the TMJ Hood as a therapeutic aid following occlusal adjustments.
Potential benefits of the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating TMJ Hood include:
- Provides targeted far infrared heat to the jaw and poll
- Features four therapeutic heating elements
- Two heating elements target each side of the TMJ
- Two additional elements target the poll
- Helps promote circulation and relaxation around the jaw and poll
- Can be incorporated into a care routine following dental or occlusal adjustments as directed by your equine healthcare team
Meet the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Leggings – High Performance
A horse's legs experience significant stress during exercise, training, and competition. Targeted heat therapy can be incorporated into a horse's leg-care routine when additional warmth and comfort are desired.
The Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Leggings – High Performance are designed to provide far infrared heat therapy to both the front and rear legs. Each legging features four therapeutic heating inserts for targeted coverage.
The leggings can be used before activity as part of a warm-up routine or after exercise as part of post-performance recovery.
Potential benefits of the Thermotex Equine Far Infrared Heating Leggings include:
- Provides targeted far infrared heat to the front and rear legs
- Features four heating inserts per leg
- Helps increase circulation to treated areas
- Can be used before exercise or competition
- Can be incorporated into post-performance recovery
- Provides gentle warmth to muscles, joints, and soft tissues of the legs
Thermotex Equine Products: Which Is Right for Your Horse?
Each Thermotex equine product is designed to target a different area of the horse's body.
| Product | Primary Treatment Area | Ideal Use |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Pad Blanket | Back, shoulders, barrel, hips, and other major areas | Broad-body coverage, pre-event warm-up, post-performance recovery |
| Neck Wrap | Neck and throat | Targeted neck and throat therapy, relaxation, recovery |
| Heating Hood | Face and throat | Targeted facial and throat coverage |
| TMJ Hood | Jaw and poll | TMJ and poll comfort and relaxation |
| High Performance Leggings | Front and rear legs | Targeted leg care, warm-up, and recovery |
If your horse would benefit from broad coverage, the 12 Pad Blanket offers the most comprehensive treatment area. For targeted care, the other products allow you to focus heat therapy on the neck, throat, face, jaw, poll, or legs.
When Might Far Infrared Heat Therapy Be Helpful for Horses?
Far infrared heat therapy may be worth discussing with your veterinarian or equine healthcare team when your horse needs additional support for:
Pre-Event Warm-Up
Gentle heat can help warm muscles and increase circulation before activity. Thermotex specifically recommends its equine products for use as part of pre-event preparation.
Post-Event Recovery
After strenuous exercise or competition, heat therapy can be incorporated into a recovery routine to provide gentle warmth and support circulation while your horse relaxes.
Muscle and Joint Comfort
Training and athletic activity can contribute to muscle soreness, stiffness, and discomfort. Targeted far infrared heat can provide soothing warmth to areas experiencing these issues.
Targeted Leg Care
The High Performance Leggings provide targeted coverage for the front and rear legs, making them an option for horses whose legs receive significant stress during training or competition.
Neck and Poll Relaxation
The Neck Wrap and TMJ Hood provide targeted heat to the neck, throat, jaw, and poll. These products may be useful additions to a relaxation or recovery routine, particularly for performance horses that experience tension in these areas.
Supportive Respiratory Care
The Equine Heating Hood provides targeted heat to the face and throat and may be incorporated into supportive care for certain respiratory concerns. However, respiratory symptoms should always be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
Using Far Infrared Heat Therapy Safely
Heat therapy can be a valuable addition to an equine care routine, but it should always be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Follow the operating instructions provided with your Thermotex product and monitor your horse during use. Horses with reduced sensation, certain medical conditions, or difficulty moving away from a heat source may require additional precautions.
It's also important to consider the timing and type of injury when using heat. Heat may not be appropriate for every injury or situation, particularly when acute swelling or inflammation is present. When in doubt, consult your veterinarian before applying therapeutic heat.
If your horse shows signs of discomfort, becomes restless, attempts to avoid the treatment, or develops any unusual symptoms, discontinue use and contact your veterinarian.
Remember: Far infrared heat therapy is supportive care—not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
Support Your Horse's Comfort and Recovery
From pre-event preparation to post-performance recovery, Thermotex offers targeted far infrared heat therapy designed around the unique needs of horses.
The Equine Far Infrared Heating 12 Pad Blanket provides broad coverage, while the High Performance Leggings focus on the front and rear legs. The Equine Heating Hood targets the face and throat, the TMJ Hood provides specialized coverage for the jaw and poll, and the Neck Wrap delivers targeted heat to the neck and throat.
Whether your horse is preparing for competition, recovering after a demanding workout, or receiving routine supportive care, talk with your veterinarian or equine healthcare team about whether far infrared heat therapy is appropriate.
