Standing horses in cold streams is another traditional practice recognized as beneficial for sore legs. As most horses are located in areas where making use of beaches or streams is not an option, cold hosing or ice packs are often the first line of treatment.
When an injury is swollen, it cannot heal properly until swelling is reduced and controlled. By reducing the swelling and encouraging damaged tissues to begin repairing, spa therapy triggers the start of the healing process.
The equine and canine cold salt water spa is a vital treatment for reducing inflammation in lower leg injuries and accelerating the body's natural healing processes.
Once initial swelling is reduced, continued spa treatments can control any further swelling that may interfere with healing.
Review the findings from research of Associate Professor Evan Hunt MVSc, PhD, G.Dip.Ed (Tert)
