Tri-Zone All Sports Boots
All round tested protection in a lightweight, protective boot. Suitable for all disciplines, you won’t find a more versatile boot.
• Extremely lightweight; they even float on water!
• Safety tested in an independent laboratory.
• Flexible.
• Breathable, allows the heat out to reduce the temperature of your horses' leg.
• All round protection with four-layer system, including integral tendon guard.
• Used on both front and hind legs.
• Sold in pairs.
What inspired the Tri-Zone All Sports Boots?
Brushing boots are traditionally used across all disciplines. However, in general, they tend to only provide protection from brushing and are made from a non-breathable neoprene. Equilibrium wanted to create something that could truly be used for any activity, with all round protection. Alongside this protection, Equilibrium wanted to ensure maximum comfort for the horse, as well as taking into account leg health. Therefore, the super lightweight, breathable, flexible, and protective boot known as All Sports Boots was born!
Protection provided by the All Sports Boots for horses.
The boot design uses a four-layer system, each chosen for their unique properties.
The first layer is providing an inner lining that sits against the horses' leg. Made from perforated EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), the liner sits comfortably against the leg. The perforations allow heat to escape and aids breathability, while the flexibility of the material allows it to mould to the horses' leg.
Layer two is a strong nylon mesh. This adds another layer of protection to the sports boots, but also stops any debris making its way into the boot towards your horses' leg.
Layer three is the internal guard made from vinyl - a strong, durable and moisture resistant material. This layer is placed over the vulnerable tendon area and is made with strips of material to allow it to mould around the horses leg. This allows the horse to move freely without the feeling of a ‘splint’.
Lastly, the outer layer is an EVA waffle. Commonly used in the soles of human shoes and as padding on sports equipment, this material is durable, breathable, and protective! We’ve made sure it's easy to clean and maintain too!
Who are Tri-Zone All Sports Boots for?
Anyone can use Tri-Zone All Sports Boots! However here are a few scenarios they are commonly used in:
• As a breathable turnout boot.
• A lightweight cross country with internal tendon protection.
• A hacking or endurance boot that doesn't hold water.
• A comfortable flatwork boot offering all round protection.
• As a durable and long-lasting everyday boot.
How do I care for the Tri-Zone All Sports Boot?
Machine washable at 30 degrees, so you can quickly and easily clean your boots. Our Hook Cleaner Brush can also help keep your straps debris free and prolong their life.
Or for quick day to day care, you can give them a short rinse on the yard and leave them to dry ready for the next day.

Smarter fibre feeding to support a healthy horse, the PortionPacer Haynet allows you to take control of your horse’s diet with tested feed rates and known fill sizes. With 3-year guarantee.

• 2 x hole sizes (3cm and 6cm).
• 5 x haynet sizes from 2kg – 12kg**.
• 3cm hole size can extend eating times by up to 30% on average*.
•  6cm hole size has a similar feed rate to ad lib, floor fed hay on average.*
•  Ideal for weight and dietary management of all horses.
•  Helps reduce wastage compared to floor fed hay.
•  Improves wellbeing by reducing the amount of time your horse is without food.
•  Made from long lasting, strong Polypropylene woven into a knotless design.
• Fully recyclable at home at the end of its long life.

*A field based observational study looking at 10 horses and 10 ponies fed forage from the floor, a 6cm holed net, and a 3cm holed net.

**Based on average haynet fill using dry meadow hay.

A great value, super-stylish boot, perfect to use every day for hacking, schooling, lunging and turnout. Extremely lightweight; they don’t hold water!

• Independently tested for breathability and protection.
• Flexible.
• Breathable.

Made from high quality Spacer Fabric and EVA Waffle making them flexible, durable, comfortable to wear and breathable. The design ensures your horses’ legs are kept cool, whilst protecting your horses’ legs from brushing during ridden work or out in the field.

Fluorescent variation made using highly reflective tape that meets the standard EN 20471.

Can be worn on front or hind legs as required.

What is the inspiration behind the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots?

As preventing horses’ legs from overheating is such a ‘hot’ topic, we wanted to create a brushing boot that moved away from the traditional neoprene to something that is scientifically tested to fulfil its role protecting the leg from brushing related injuries, while remaining as breathable as possible. While the Tri-Zone All Sports Boots are very breathable, not every horse or activity warrants maximum or all round protection, so a durable and lightweight brushing boot was the solution.

What are the materials used in the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots?

Inner Layer: The spacer fabric on the inside of the boot creates a soft lining against your horses’ leg. Ideal to act as a ‘cushion’ and comfortable to wear, the spacer fabric is also fantastic at letting heat and moisture pass through easily to get sweat and warmth away from the skin. This fabric doesn’t hold water, to ensure they stay lightweight even when wet!

Outer Layer: EVA material is commonly found in the soles of human shoes and as padding on sports equipment - this material is durable, breathable, and protective. We’ve made sure it's easy to clean and maintain too. Tested in a laboratory to withstand a considerable amount of brushing action, the EVA is abrasion and scratch resistant, doesn’t hold any water and offers great impact protection.

Who are the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots for?

In short, the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots are for everyone. Due to the breathable and protective properties of the boot they can be for flatwork, hacking, can even splash through water without the boots becoming heavy as they do not with hold water, or turnout in all conditions.

The breathable material makes them perfect for all year round especially in hot weather, unlike traditional neoprene brushing boots, the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots provide good ventilation to keep your horses legs cool and are the most breathable boot within our range.

Due to their design and the sizes available, they fit a wide variety of horses too – from those with little bone to horses with feather. Their design also allows for free movement of the fetlock – a high motion joint that plays a fundamental part in how your horse moves.

How do I care for the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots?

The boots can be washed off with a rinse from the hose or if needing a slightly more thorough wash, they are machine washable at 30 degrees Celsius.  Leave them to air dry away from a direct heat source and they will be dry and ready to use in no time!

How do I fit the Brushing Boots?

1. Take measurements. Most boot brands will offer boots in sizes ‘small’, ‘medium’ and ‘large’ or ‘pony’, ‘cob’ and ‘full’, but these can be rather abstract terms (as many of us will have experienced when trying to shop for clothes – one shop’s ‘small’ is another’s ‘extra-large’!), so having an idea of your horse or pony’s actual measurements can help. We’d recommend measuring both front and hind legs, as it is very common for horses to take different sizes for both. See our size guide for measurements for these boots.
2. When putting the boots on, with the longer part on the inside of your horses’ leg covering the inside of the fetlock joint, slide the boot down the cannon bone until you should feel the boot ‘fit’ into place as the front of the boot comes down to meet the top of the fetlock joint.
3. Correct ‘tension’. One finger should fit snugly between the top of the boot and the horse's leg. If the boot is too tight it could rub the horse's skin, or cause damage to the tendons. If the boot is too loose it could move around or down the leg

Why use Brushing Boots?

Brushing Boots are a popular choice of boot to protect the horse’s lower leg during exercise from ‘brushing’ injuries. These are injuries that may occur if one leg, or hoof, strikes the opposite leg. Brushing boots can also provide protection from minor scrapes and injuries during schooling, hacking, or turnout. This modern brushing boot is also lightweight, durable and the most cost-effective boot for everyday use.

Does your horse need more protection than a Brushing Boot can offer?

Depending on your horse and what you do with them, they might need more protection. While they are a great tack room staple, Brushing Boots are great for protection against brushing, but not too much else. With an advancement in materials, some boots are made from highly breathable materials, while offering more all round protection. Take a look at the Tri-Zone All Sports Boots for example. These boots not only offer all round protection, but specific tendon protection too. This might be useful when jumping, doing fast work, or on a big moving horse.

What inspired Crunchits Low Sugar Horse Treats?
Do you know of macaroons? Yes! Those nice little cookies we occasionally treat ourselves to. Well Equilibrium wanted horses to be able to enjoy a similar looking version, but one that was suitable for all and healthy. As a result, Crunchits ‘popped’ into existence after sourcing low sugar, molasses free ingredients and trialling which flavours horses liked the most.
What are Crunchits Horse Treats made from?
These very simple, but much-loved treats are unique in their make up when it comes to horse treats. Extruded wholemeal flour, which is high in fibre, gives them their crunch, while natural beetroot, parsnip, carrot, and banana gives them their tasty flavours. Like us, you may even find your horse has a favourite flavour! Highly palatable ground maize has also been added to entice even the fussiest of horses!
Who are Crunchits Healthy Horse Treats suitable for?
In short – everyone! But they are also perfect for:
• Horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
• Horses and ponies on a low calorie or low sugar diet.
Feeding Guidelines
To be fed as a treat as required, dividing the daily amount into two or more servings. Suggested quantities: 250kg pony 20 Crunchits per day, 500kg horse 40 Crunchits per day. Always ensure plenty of clean fresh water is available. Store in a cool, dry place & reseal the bag when not in use.
Ingredients
Crunchits are a complementary feed for horses and ponies.
Analytical Constituents:
• Crude Protein 11%.
• Crude Fibre 2%.
• Crude Fat 2.5%.
• Crude Ash 1.3%.
• Sodium >0.1%.
• Sugar 4.0%.
Composition: Wheat, Maize, Dried Beetroot powder (2.6%), Chickpea Flour, Dried Turmeric powder (1%), Dried Carrot powder (0.5%), Dried Banana powder (0.3%), Dried Parsnip powder (0.3%) Calcium carbonate, Blackcurrants, Rosemary, Pomegranate, Vegetable powder, Soya Oil.
Always ensure plenty of clean fresh water is available. Store in a cool, dry place & reseal the bag when not in use. For batch number & best before date, see base of pack.

Crunchits Christmas Advent Calendar from Equilibrium Products

A healthy and delicious gift for all horses and ponies this festive season.

Enjoy the countdown to Christmas with a special edition Crunchits Christmas Advent Calendar, filled with 24 days of tasty low sugar treats for your horse, pony or donkey to enjoy.

With all net proceeds going to Redwings Horse Sanctuary and international charity, Brooke, the Crunchits Advent Calendar is the perfect way to support both charity’s work in helping horses and donkeys in need!
Made with beetroot, parsnip, carrot, and banana, Crunchits can be fed daily as a tasty treat or reward.

• Molasses free.
• Adds variety, flavour, and crunch.
• Natural fruit & veg flavours.
• Suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.

Feeding Guidelines
Always ensure plenty of clean fresh water is available. Store in a cool, dry place & reseal the bag when not in use.

Ingredients
Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein 11%; Crude Fibre 2%; Crude Fat 2.5%; Crude Ash 1.3%; Sodium >0.1%; Sugar 4.0%.
Composition: Wheat, Maize, Dried Beetroot powder (2.6%), Chickpea Flour, Dried Turmeric powder (1%), Dried Carrot powder (0.5%), Dried Banana powder (0.3%), Dried Parsnip powder (0.3%) Calcium carbonate, Blackcurrants, Rosemary, Pomegranate, Vegetable powder, Soya Oil.

FAQs

My pony is prone to laminitis, are Crunchits safe to feed to him?
Yes, due to the low sugar content, Crunchits are suitable for all horses & ponies, including those prone to laminitis.
Can Crunchits be fed to competition horses?
Yes, Crunchits are manufactured under the BETA NOPS guidelines so safe to feed to competition horses and ponies.

The Standard Massage Pad allows an effective massage session for your horse.
• Battery operated 30-minute sessions – give your horse a massage while you complete other yard tasks.
• Four massage motors.
• Elasticated belly straps for a comfortable snug fit.
• Choose the intensity of the massage from three different programs.
• Lightweight and portable – take it with you wherever you go.
• Massage more and charge less with the high-performance battery & universal charger.
• 2-year guarantee.
Includes 1 x Equilibrium Standard Massage Pad, 1 x Equilibrium Bag, 1 x Equilibrium Battery and 1 x International Charger.
The innovative design provides effective, affordable equine massage for horses and ponies sized 14.1hh – 16.1hh or in 5ft9 – 6ft3 sized rugs. If you have a pony or large horse, you may want to look at the Pony Massage Pad or XL Massage Pad. The Pony Pad is designed for ponies in rug sizes 5ft6” and under or 14.0h, alternatively, if you have a horse in 6ft6”+ rug sizes, you may want to look at the XL Massage Pad.
Massage Pad Testing:
Equilibrium take pride in researching and testing their products. The Equilibrium Massage Pad was independently tested by Myerscough College in Lancashire, UK.
There were two parts to the study:
1) The horses were measured for signs of stress / relaxation immediately before, during and after the application of the massage pads over a six-week period
2) The horses were assessed in terms of flexibility and suppleness. There were two groups of horses – a treated group and a control group.
Test Methods
Back flexibility was assessed using the ‘Arch Dip Test’. The Arch & Dip test is a reliable and proven indicator of back flexibility (Pelham & Schobesberger 2006). It involves the use of pressure stimulus to generate a reflex in the horses’ back. Pressure applied to a specific region in the spinal area results in the horse ‘dipping’ away from the pressure, with a more flexible back allowing the horse to exhibit a greater ability to dip away from the source of the pressure. The arch test involves the application of pressure to the horses’ midline, in order to stimulate an upwards arch reflex in the horses’ back away from the source of pressure. Similarly, a more flexible back allows the horse to exhibit a greater ability to arch the back upwards away from the source of the pressure.
The results, following six weeks of testing, showed that the massage pad offers significant benefits to horses. A significant increase in back flexibility and relaxation was noted, but it also showed an increase in stride length.
Increased Flexibility
Massage helps to promote flexibility in healthy muscle tissue, fascia, and other soft tissue fibres. The effects of massage on flexibility can be measured using the 'Arch Dip' test to determine the amount of upwards or downwards bend of the horses' back. Test results from the trials demonstrated an overall improvement in back flexibility of approximately 46%.
Stride Length
The trial showed that the stride length of the treated horses increased over the period of the test by 12cms, whereas the control group showed little improvement. Horse owners know that a small change in stride length can make a major difference to the way of going in a horse!
Promoting Relaxation
Using a heart rate monitor, horses wearing the Equilibrium Massage Pad showed an increase in relaxation compared to the horses in the control group.
The results after 6 weeks of testing indicate that 1) the horses appeared more relaxed and 2) the performance of the horse would be expected to improve due to the increased flexibility of the horses’ back muscles. Relaxed muscles will assist with flexibility and movement in particular for competition horses performing dressage movements and jumping technical fences.
How does the Standard Massage Pad work?
The control panel allows you to select low, medium, or high settings and as a result, you can choose the intensity of the program to suit your pony. Each program runs through a cycle of three different types of massage – pulsing, vibration, and stroking –to ensure all muscles are worked in different ways.
Choosing your setting:
• LOW for cool down after exercise, for a sensitive horse or to introduce the pad to your pony for the first time.
• MEDIUM to warm up the muscles prior to exercise or for general maintenance.
• HIGH if your pony prefers a more intense massage.
The massage pad will run for 30 minutes before turning itself off automatically however, you can manually turn it off sooner if needed.
It can be used on its own or in conjunction with the hand-held Massage Mitt for an all over massage, or the Massage Mitt Hotspot to combine heat and massage.
When to use the Standard Massage Pad?
In short, you can use the Standard Massage Pad before riding, after riding or on a day off! Here’s a few scenarios:
• Horses on box rest to maintain good circulation.
• After exercise to help support recovery.
• Before exercise as part of warm up.
• At a show after travelling to relax.
• On your horses day off as general maintenance.
• Anytime as a reward.

Massage Pad Testing The Equilibrium Massage Pad was independently tested by Myerscough College and the findings showed: Increased Flexibility Results showed an overall improvement in back flexibility of approximately 46%. Stride Length The stride length of the treated horses increased over the period of the test by 12cms, whereas the control group showed little improvement. Promoting Relaxation Using a heart rate monitor, horses wearing the Equilibrium Massage Pad showed a decrease in heart rate when compared to the horses in the control group. Heat is a non-invasive, gentle, and generally a well-accepted form of therapy with many associated benefits. However, it is important that heat is delivered at the correct temperature, and for an appropriate amount of time to achieve the desired effects. If temperatures are not high enough, there is unlikely to be any significant effect to the tissue. If temperatures are too high, or are left in position too long, then tissue damage may occur. Heat Sensor Technology Our Heatsense Pad has therefore been thoroughly tested to ensure the heat is delivered in accordance with supporting research. A range of sources determined the following necessities for the Massage Pad Heatsense. - Heat is delivered between 40-45 degrees Celsius. - The target temperature is maintained for 15 minutes. - The heat should never exceed 45 degrees Celsius for an extended period of time. Due to the risks associated with heat, and the narrow target window for therapeutic heat, we developed an intelligent monitoring system that is constantly checking the temperature being delivered to the horse. This adjusts accordingly to ensure a repeatable session is experienced each time the pad is used. This is especially important in a product that is strapped to the horse, that they cannot easily move away from. As the temperature reaches the target of 42 degrees Celsius power to the heat pads will cut out. As the temperature drops again, power to the heat pads will resume. This process continues to ensure the horse receives 15 minutes at the target temperature. This monitoring system will also help prevent the pad heating tissue that is already hot, whether that is due to ambient temperatures, or if the horse has just been exercised. The left and right side of the pad also work independently of each other, meaning one side could be receiving heat, even if the other is too warm.

Crafted with a smart, weather-proof material and backed by scientific testing, the Stellar All-Weather Safety Headcollar is ideal for daily use, competitions, and as a field-safe option.

Key Features of the Stellar Headcollar:

• Reusable and replaceable safety release system tailored to your horses’ size and weight.
• Scientifically tested for reliability.
• User tested for fit and ease of use.
• Constructed from PVC with high-grade metal fittings for durability and weather resistance.
• Enhanced comfort with soft leather look padding on the headpiece and nosepiece.
• Complete the set with the matching Stellar Lead rope.

Inspiration Behind the Design of Stellar:

Driven by a commitment to equine welfare and safety, Equilibrium embarked on a journey to investigate headcollar standards, a piece of equipment used daily by most horse owners. The survey findings were startling, showcasing alarming injury rates. This ignited the start of a commitment to delve deeper into headcollar testing and safety.

At Equilibrium we are dedicated to continuously evaluating and developing our products. After conducting a thorough examination of headcollar safety and incorporating valuable feedback from our dedicated customer-base, an opportunity was highlighted to further elevate the Stellar All-Weather Headcollar design to offer a tailored release system, which is appropriate for the individual horse’s size and weight. The Safety Release System is now located on the right side of the headcollar allowing for easy replacement no longer needing to replace the whole headpiece, but also allowing for easy adjustability.

Headcollar Safety Survey Results:

Equilibrium commissioned Dr David Marlin to conduct a survey. Answered by 5615 horse owners*, the survey aimed to find out their experience with using headcollars. This included how often they used them, what types were used, how they were used and the problems associated with them.
The results were surprising.
• Almost 1 out of 3 people experienced a horse being injured as a result of a headcollar.
• More than 1 in 7 people have been injured in a headcollar related incident.
• There were 167 horse fatalities as a result of a headcollar.

Unsurprisingly the majority of incidents happened tied outside, closely followed by in the field.
These results demonstrated that perhaps, headcollars should be investigated in more depth…
Find the published results here: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eve.13480

Scientific Testing of Headcollars:

To explore headcollar safety further, Equilibrium commissioned Dr. David Marlin to test the release points of different types of headcollars and tying up devices, including baling twine. The results showed a great variation, from some tie up aids releasing as low as 9kg, to some headcollars releasing as high as over 600kg - more than the average horses’ weight.

Find the full research paper here: https://doi.org/10.1177/17543371211039610

Equilibrium conducted more testing to develop this concept further using a tensile machine. Different lengths of straps were tested to measure their maximum load before releasing. This allowed the appropriate strap and release weight to be matched with the ideal horse size, with the average release rates being based on 10-15% of the horse’s or pony’s weight. Therefore, the different headcollar sizes are set to release at an average of:

Small/Pony Headcollar = 45kg.

Medium/Cob Headcollar = 58kg.

Large/Horse Headcollar = 68kg.

Extra Large Headcollar = 83kg.

The release system is tested to release consistently, up to 10 times. Equilibrium recommends that the safety strap is replaced after 10 pulls (or if the Velcro is not adhering well) to ensure efficiency of the strap.

Crunchits

Taste the CRUNCH with these NEW Limited Edition Crunchits Fruit Fusion.

The original low sugar, molasses free horse treats and suitable for horses prone to laminitis, now with new natural fruit flavours your horse or pony will love:

• Apple
• Orange
• Cranberry

What inspired Crunchits Tropical Horse Treats?

Do you know of macaroons? Yes! Those nice little cookies we occasionally treat ourselves to? Well Equilibrium wanted horses to be able to enjoy a similar looking version, but one that was suitable for all and healthy. As a result, Crunchits ‘popped’ into existence after sourcing low sugar, molasses free ingredients and trialling which flavours horses liked the most. We know horses love variety, so we wanted to give them just that with this new, limited-edition flavour.

What are Crunchits Horse Treats made from?

These very simple, but much-loved treats are unique in their make up when it comes to horse treats. Extruded wholemeal flour, which is high in fibre, gives them their crunch, while natural fruits apple, orange and cranberry gives them their tasty flavours. Like us, you may even find your horse has a favourite flavour. Highly palatable ground maize has also been added to entice even the fussiest of horses.

Who are Crunchits Tropical Horse Treats suitable for?

In short – everyone! But they are also perfect for:
• Horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
• Horses and ponies on a low calorie or low sugar diet.

Feeding Guidelines

To be fed as a treat as required, dividing the daily amount into two or more servings. Suggested quantities: 250kg pony 20 Crunchits per day, 500kg horse 40 Crunchits per day. Always ensure plenty of clean fresh water is available. Store in a cool, dry place & reseal the bag when not in use.

Ingredients

Crunchits are a complementary feed for horses and ponies.

Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein 11%; Crude Fibre 2%; Crude Fat 2.5%; Crude Ash 1.3%; Sodium >0.1%; Sugar 4.0%.

 

Composition: Wheat, Maize, Chickpea Flour, Dried Beetroot powder (1.1%), Dried Turmeric powder (0.4%), Dried Orange Powder (0.4%), Dried Apple Powder (0.3%), Dried Cranberry Powder (0.3%), Calcium carbonate, Blackcurrants, Dried Oak leaves, Rosemary, Pomegranate, Vegetable powder, Soya Oil.

Always ensure plenty of clean fresh water is available. Store in a cool, dry place & reseal the bag when not in use.

Gallop out that start box without a worry for your horses’ legs with the Equilibrium Impact Sports Boots. The ultimate horse boot for high impact activities such as cross country, polo or racing but also good for everyday hacking and jumping for those accident-prone horses!

• Protects from concussion and penetration injuries. Tested to protect if the horse was to hit a solid fence or strike itself.
• Lightweight even when wet! Save your horse the effort and reduce tiredness.
• Breathable horse boots, allows heat to escape with unique multilayer mesh design. Keeping legs cool is so important for helping to prevent injury to tendons and ligaments.
• Flexible design to allow freedom of the horses’ movement. Stiff or tight boots can affect stride and joint movement.
• Trusted boots developed using latest research and independently tested. Read more about our testing.
• Moulds round the leg for a perfect fit.
• Specially designed front and hind boots.
• Supplied in pairs.

What is the inspiration behind the Impact Sports Boot?

There are so many things to consider when purchasing horse boots, that we wanted to offer a boot where you didn't have to compromise at all. Generally if you go for a hard shell/very protective boot, it can be heavy, inflexible and unbreathable. Likewise, a lightweight boot might be more breathable and flexible, but won't offer the protection that is needed. The Impact Sports Boots offers protection that is tested to withstand overreaching, hitting a cross country fence, etc, yet still retains all the other desired features to keep your horse comfortable and their legs in good shape!

Protection provided by the Impact Sports Boots for horses.

The boot design uses a five-layer system, each chosen for their unique properties

The first layer is provides a inner lining that sits against the horses' leg. Made from perforated EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), the liner sits comfortably against the leg. The perforations allow heat to escape and aids breathability, while the flexibility of the material allows it to mould to the horses' leg.

Layer two is a strong nylon mesh. This adds another layer of protection to the sports boots, but also stops any debris making its way into the boot towards your horses' leg.

Layer three is the internal guard made from vinyl - a string, durable and moisture resistant material. This layer is placed over the vulnerable tendon area and is made with strips of material to allow it to mould around the horses leg. This allows the horse to move freely without the feeling of a ‘splint’.

The fourth layer is a EVA waffle. Commonly used in the soles of human shoes and as padding on sports equipment, this material is durable, breathable, and protective! We’ve made sure it's easy to clean and maintain too!

Finally, layer five includes strategically placed vinyl strike guards. On the front boot, these are placed down the vulnerable tendon area, as well as at the front of the boot. On the hind boot, they cover the vast majority of the inside of the horses' leg.

Who are Tri-Zone Impact Sports Boots for?

Anyone can use Tri-Zone Impact Sports Boots when they are looking for maximum protection, without having to compromise on breathability, fit and flexibility. However here are a few scenarios they are commonly used in:

• as a highly protective turnout boot
• a lightweight cross country with maximum protection
• a racing boot which doesn't weigh the leg down more than needed
• a polo/polo-cross or mounted games boot
• as a durable and long-lasting everyday boot.

How do I care for the Tri-Zone Impact Sports Boot?

Machine washable at 30 degrees, so you can quickly and easily clean your boots. Our Hook Cleaner Brush can also help keep your straps debris free and prolong their life.

Or for quick day to day care, you can give them a short rinse on the yard and leave them to dry ready for the next day.

Equilibrium Massage Mitt Hotspot
• The choice is yours – pick from heat and two different types of massage.
• Tailor the massage with three different strengths.
• Fits into your daily routine with a 10-minute programme.
• There’s no muscle you can’t reach.
• Battery operated to take it with you wherever you go.
Contains 1 x Mitt Hotspot, 1 x Storage Bag, 1 x Equilibrium Battery, 1 x Equilibrium Charger.
Plus – the Hotspot heat pad is not just for horses. You can use it on yourself too!
What inspired the horse Massage Mitt Hotspot Heat Pad for horses?
With the Equilibrium Massage range already helping horses worldwide, it seemed only natural to add the next best thing – heat! Not just a heat pad, Equilibrium have added different types of massage so you can really tailor the session to your horses needs and preferences.
How can Massage and Heat benefit horses?
Our horses work hard for us with a lot of pressure being put onto their muscles through exercise.
Massage and heat are two simple ways in which we can help support healthy muscle function in our horse.
Massage
Performance depends on freedom of movement, full flexibility, and an absence of musculoskeletal pain, all of which can be improved using massage (Gellman, 1998).
These factors also contribute towards keeping your horse comfortable and happy in general too!
Benefits of Massage include:
• Helps maintain healthy blood and lymph circulation.
• Soothes tired muscles.
• Supports recovery after exercise.
• Promotes relaxation.
Heat
Using heat is a great way to help sensitive horses who may find massage too much. Heat is non-invasive, gentle, and well accepted with many associated benefits.
Research suggests that tissue temperature needs to increase by at least 3 to 5°C from the resting temperature (Bockstahler et al, 2004). However, using something that is too hot could cause discomfort and even damage to the tissue.
Did you know?
The Massage Mitt Hotspot has been tested to increase skin temperature by 8.7°C on average?
Benefits of Heat include:
• Helps maintain good oxygen supply to muscles.
• Encourages muscle relaxation.
• Increases flexibility.
Using the equine Massage Mitt Hotspot Heat Pad:
LOW – this is best suited for a relaxing massage:
• After exercise.
• On a day of rest.
• For a sensitive horse.
• When introducing the Hotspot for the first time.
MEDIUM – this is best suited for general maintenance and everyday use:
• For a pre-exercise warm up.
• General maintenance massage.
HIGH – this is best suited:
• For horses who prefer a more intense massage.
• Those with thicker coats.
• Horses who are a bit overweight.
Use cyclical massage for your horse if you are holding the Hotspot heat pad still. This is useful when targeting a specific area.
Use continuous massage for your horse if you are moving the Hotspot heat pad over larger areas. This allows each sweep to deliver the same massage.
Use the heat for your horse on its own for a gentle session to aid healthy circulation. This is ideal for sensitive horses or those returning to work. Heat is also perfect to help warm up muscles prior to stretching your horse.
For the ultimate session, use heat and massage together! This is best suited when holding the Hotspot heat pad in one area or sweeping it over a smaller area.
Who is the Massage Mitt Hotspot for?
All horses and ponies could certainly benefit from the Massage Mitt Hotspot, including those:
• At rest/retirement.
• In work from hacking to competition. This includes horses returning to work or retraining.
• For older horses.
• Horses on box rest, standing in for long periods of time or on limited turnout.
How do I care for the Massage Mitt Hotspot?
The Massage Mitt Hotspot just needs a gentle wipe down with a damp, clean cloth if the material gets scurfy. For Battery and Charger care, please see their safety instructions included in the packaging, or here.
Caution! Do not use on the following (for humans and horses):
• Open wounds, new injuries, or new swelling (for the first 48 hours).
• Where there is suspected infection or malignant tumours.
• Burn injuries or deep vein thrombosis.
• Over the abdomen if pregnant.
• Circulatory problems, causing hypo or hyper sensitivity to heat.
• Active bleeding, bruising or haematoma.
• Bony areas such as the wither, point of shoulder or hip.
• Do not apply more than 2 consecutive cycles of heat in one spot.

Munch Net
Hanging up your vitamunch or fibre block allows you to use your munch in a variety of ways to help combat boredom in horses.
• Specially designed to hold a 1KG munch block.
• Hang in the stable or lorry or trailer when you are out and about.
• Combine the munch net with a munch block for a perfect boredom breaker.
• Use whilst horse is tied up for the farrier, vet, physio or just for grooming.
• Prolongs the eating of vitamunch or munch snacks.
• EU Registered Design.
• Available in Blue, Pink, Purple and Red.
• One size.
• Horses are trickle feeders and therefore their stomachs continually produce acid, feeding fibre in the form of blocks in a small-holed net, can help buffer this acid as chewing produces acid-buffering saliva.
Additional Information
This small holed haynet enables you to use your vitamunch or calmmunch fibre blocks when travelling your horse in the horse box or trailer. Popping the munch blocks into our munch nets also means you can use the blocks whilst your horse is tied up on the yard for the farrier, vet, physio or just for a groom and they will be kept occupied whilst also getting a great healthy snack.Munch Net
Hanging up your vitamunch or fibre block allows you to use your munch in a variety of ways to help combat boredom in horses.
• Specially designed to hold a 1KG munch block.
• Hang in the stable or lorry or trailer when you are out and about.
• Combine the munch net with a munch block for a perfect boredom breaker.
• Use whilst horse is tied up for the farrier, vet, physio or just for grooming.
• Prolongs the eating of vitamunch or munch snacks.
• EU Registered Design.
• Available in Blue, Pink, Purple and Red.
• One size.
• Horses are trickle feeders and therefore their stomachs continually produce acid, feeding fibre in the form of blocks in a small-holed net, can help buffer this acid as chewing produces acid-buffering saliva.
Additional Information
This small holed haynet enables you to use your vitamunch or calmmunch fibre blocks when travelling your horse in the horse box or trailer. Popping the munch blocks into our munch nets also means you can use the blocks whilst your horse is tied up on the yard for the farrier, vet, physio or just for a groom and they will be kept occupied whilst also getting a great healthy snack.

 

Field Relief Fly Rug

Made with your horse’s comfort in mind, the Field Relief Fly Rug will keep your horse protected from the flies while remaining cool and able to move freely in the field. With a unique hexagonal pattern tested to reduce fly landings by 51% on average when compared to other fly rugs*.

Featuring:

●        Anti-rub lining.

●        Wither pressure relief panel.

●        Shoulder relief shaping

●        90% UVB protection.

●        Elasticated surcingles with belly flap.

●        Extra-large tail flap.

●        Contoured back shaping.

The inspiration behind the Field Relief Horse Fly Rug

We had a few requirements we wanted to address with the Field Relief Fly Rug. First and foremost was comfort. As a rug your horse wears for long periods of time and moves around in all day (and potentially all night), we wanted a rug that would fit from ears to tail for full protection, allow your horse to move and keep them cool. Features like our unique shoulder shaping, as well as our wither relief panel and anti-rub lining, offers space and allows your horse to move with ease.

Secondly, we tested several colours and patterns to see which one flies liked landing on the least! The monochrome hexagonal print had less than half the amount of fly landings when compared to other plain and coloured rugs*, and therefore influenced our design.

What is it made of?

The rug is made up of different panels to allow relief and ease of movement through the high movement areas, as well as those at risk of rubbing.

A quick dry, silky panel lines the top of the neck allows a snug fit for protection against flies while preventing against rubbing. The use of a separate Lycra panel also eliminates the need for a silky satin lining inside the fly rug mesh, offering a more breathable option with less material.

This neck panel then feeds down to the wither relief panel which is designed so there are no seems on the sensitive and prominent wither area.

Going down from this is our unique shoulder relief shaping, made with extra material to allow your horses shoulder to move without restriction.

The mesh of the rug is designed to be closed enough to restrict biting insects, but open enough to keep the horse cool when the temperatures are warmer. Finally, the material protects against the sun’s harmful rays, offering 77% UVA and 90% UVB protection.

Who is this UV protective fly rug for?

●        Horses with a UV sensitivity.

●        Horses sensitive to fly irritation​.

●        Horses who bleach in the sun.

●        Horses prone to sweet itch​.

●        Horses who get warm easily.

●        Sensitive horses prone to rubbing.

*Field Relief Fly Rug Testing Results

Our aim was to determine which fabric print or colour choice had the least amount of fly landings. While this testing was conducted by ourselves in the development stage of the fly rug product, our test method was based on a combination of the methods used by the professors from the University of Bristol and other previous studies that investigated fly landings on cattle.

We tested a total of 6 different fabrics of identical size and created baited ‘landing zones’ for flies. We recorded these zones for a total of 6 hours, before repeating this on 3 separate occasions and an average was taken from this. 

 The results showed that our monochrome hexagonal design had significantly fewer landings than most other compared prints and colours.

Equilibrium Battery
Power up with the Equilibrium Battery, suitable for powering the Equilibrium Massage Pad*, Massage Mitt and Massage Mitt Hotspot.
High performance battery designed so you can use it more and charge less! For use with Equilibrium Massage Products alongside the Equilibrium International Charger.
• 2-year guarantee.
• Use it in your Massage Pad*, Massage Mitt** or Massage Mitt Hotspot.
What inspired the Equilibrium Battery?
An upgrade from our previous model which only powered the Massage Pad, the Battery now powers all Equilibrium Massage products** to make it interchangeable.
** This battery does not power the Navy/Red Massage Mitts or the Heatsense.
The design of the Equilibrium Battery.
Designed to sit in the pocket of Equilibrium Massage products without taking up too much space, yet having power so you can use it more and charge less!
Equilibrium Battery (7.4V 2200mAh).
For use with the Equilibrium International Charger (Worldwide : Input 100-240V 50-60Hz 0.2A, Output DC 8.4V/400mA ).
The new silver battery should only be charged with the international multi-plug charger. Full charge of the battery can take up to 12 hours. The charger indicator light will be red when the battery is charging and green when the battery is fully charged.

Who is the Equilibrium Battery for?
Designed to be used with Equilibrium Massage products, the Equilibrium Battery powers the:
• Massage Pad (Grey, Navy, and Black versions).
• Massage Mitt.
• Massage Mitt Hotspot.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Equilibrium Battery is designed to be used together with international charger.
The silver battery should not be used with the old-style charger.
The international multi-plug charger should not be used to charge an old-style black battery.
The Silver Battery will work with all styles and colours of Equilibrium Massage Pad; however it can only be charged using the Equilibrium International Charger.
Caring for the Equilibrium Battery:
Keep the Battery out of reach of children.
Do not use the battery with other items other than those specifically mentioned in the instructions.
Disconnect the battery from the equipment or charger when not in use to avoid potentially draining the battery.
Do not use in a wet environment.
Do not dismantle, shed, or open the battery pack.
Do not expose the battery pack to heat or fire.
Store away from direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry environment.
Do not short circuit the battery. Do not store the battery haphazardly in a box or drawer where other metal items may short circuit the battery.
Do not subject the battery to mechanical shock.
In the event of the battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into contact with skin or eyes. If contact is made, wash the affected areas with water and seek medical advice.
Dispose of the battery safely in accordance with your country’s regulatory requirements.

Equilibrium Charger
Power up with the Equilibrium International Charger, suitable for powering the battery for the Equilibrium Massage Pad*, Massage Mitt and Massage Mitt Hotspot.
High performance charger designed so you can use your battery more and charge less! For use with Equilibrium Massage Products.
• 2-year guarantee.
• Use it in your Massage Pad*, Massage Mitt** or Massage Mitt Hotspot.
** This charger doesn’t power the Navy/Red Massage Mitts.
What inspired the Equilibrium Charger?
An upgrade from our previous model, the international charger can now easily be used across the world with interchangeable slide on ‘faces’.
The design of the Equilibrium Battery & Charger.
The charger has four plug faces, which can be used for your appropriate country or if you travel to a different country.
Designed to be used with the Equilibrium Battery, which should only be charged with this charger. Full charge of the battery can take up to 12 hours. The charger indicator light will be red when the battery is charging and green when the battery is fully charged.
Equilibrium Battery (7.4V 2200mAh).
Equilibrium International Charger (Worldwide : Input 100-240V 50-60Hz 0.2A, Output DC 8.4V/400mA ).
Who is the Equilibrium Charger for?
Designed to be used with the Equilibrium Battery in Equilibrium Massage products, the Equilibrium Charger powers the:
• Massage Pad (Grey, Navy, and Black versions)
• Massage Mitt
• Massage Mitt Hotspot
PLEASE NOTE:
The Equilibrium Battery is designed to be used together with international charger.
The silver battery should not be used with the old-style charger.
The international multi-plug charger should not be used to charge an old-style black battery.
The Silver Battery will work with all styles and colours of Equilibrium Massage Pad, however it can only be charged using the Equilibrium International Charger.
Caring for the Equilibrium Charger:
Keep the charger out of reach of children.
Do not use the charger with other items other than those specifically mentioned in the instructions.
Only use the charger with the cable fully uncoiled.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
The charger cable cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged or if any part of the charger is damaged/exposed, the charger must be disposed of safely and a new one purchased.
Use of a damaged charger may result in risk of fire or injury to persons.
Disconnect the battery from the equipment or charger when not in use to avoid potentially draining the battery.
Do not use in a wet environment.
Store away from direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry environment.
Dispose of the charger safely in accordance with your country’s regulatory requirements.