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.

Equilibrium Massage Mitt Hotdot

• Targeted heat and cyclical massage in one compact, easy-to-use mitt.
• Choose from heat, massage, or both together.
• Tailor the massage with three intensity settings.
• Ideal for targeted areas, trigger points, or slow all-over massage.
• Fits easily into your daily routine with a 10-minute programme.
• Battery operated and rechargeable, so you can use it wherever your horse, pet or body needs support.

Contains: 1 x Massage Mitt Hotdot, 1 x Storage Bag, 1 x USB-C Charging Cable.

Plus – the Hotdot is not just for horses, dogs and pets. You can use it on yourself too!

What inspired the Massage Mitt Hotdot?

With the Equilibrium Massage range already trusted by horse owners worldwide, the Hotdot was designed to offer a compact, targeted way to combine the benefits of heat and massage.

Using our signature cyclical massage, the Hotdot is ideal for holding over specific areas that may benefit from focused support. Whether you are using it as part of your horse’s routine, to support your dog or pet, or even on yourself, the Hotdot gives you a simple way to add heat and massage into everyday care.

How can massage and heat help?

Horses, dogs and active people can all experience tired, tight or hardworking muscles. Massage and heat are two simple, non-invasive ways to support healthy muscle function, relaxation and comfort.

Massage

Massage can help support healthy circulation, soothe tired muscles and encourage relaxation. The Hotdot uses cyclical massage, making it ideal for targeting specific areas or trigger points.

Benefits of massage include:

• Helps maintain healthy blood and lymph circulation.
• Soothes tired or hardworking muscles.
• Supports recovery after exercise.
• Promotes relaxation.

Heat

Heat is a gentle option for animals who may find massage overstimulating, or for those who need a softer introduction. It can also be used on its own before stretching, during a calm session, or alongside massage for a deeper treatment.

The Hotdot is designed to reach 42°C on the surface and has been carefully tested to stay within the researched heat range of 40–45°C during the 10-minute treatment period.

Benefits of heat include:

• Supports healthy blood circulation.
• Helps maintain good oxygen and nutrient supply to the surrounding tissue.
• Encourages muscle relaxation.
• Increases flexibility.
• Helps maintain joint mobility.

Using the Massage Mitt Hotdot

The Massage Mitt Hotdot has three massage intensities, allowing you to tailor each session.

LOW

Best suited for:

• Introductory sessions.
• Cooling down after exercise.
• Particularly sensitive horses, dogs or pets.
• Animals new to massage.

MEDIUM

Best suited for:

• Everyday use.
• General maintenance.
• Pre-exercise use.
• Horses and pets who are comfortable with regular massage.

HIGH

Best suited for:

• Horses who prefer a stronger massage.
• Animals with thicker coats.
• Animals who are slightly overweight.
• Larger or giant dog breeds.

For a targeted session, hold the Hotdot over a specific area for 5–10 minutes. If tolerated, light pressure can be applied for a stronger massage.

For an all-over massage, move the Hotdot slowly in sweeping motions over the main muscle groups, following the direction of the hair. Spend around 2 minutes on each area, including the neck, shoulder, back, hindquarters and hamstrings.

Use heat on its own for a gentle, warming session. This is ideal for sensitive animals, those returning to work, animals recovering from injury, or for warming muscles before stretching.

For a deeper session, combine heat and massage together.

Who is the Massage Mitt Hotdot for?

The Hotdot can be used on horses, humans, dogs and other pets.

It is suitable for horses and ponies:

• At rest or in retirement.
• In work, from hacking to competition.
• Returning to work or retraining.
• Who are older or sensitive.
• On box rest, standing in for long periods, or on limited turnout.

It can also be used for dogs and other pets who enjoy gentle handling and massage. Always introduce the Hotdot slowly, especially with nervous, sensitive or suspicious animals.

How should I charge, store and care for the Hotdot?

A full charge can take up to 6 hours. The indicator light shows red while charging and blue when fully charged. Charge indoors only, with the cable fully uncoiled, and avoid wet environments.

Once charged, replace the dust cap on the charging port.

When not in use, make sure the Hotdot is completely dry before storing it in the bag provided. Store in warm, dry conditions, away from direct sunlight.

To clean, do not wash the material. Gently wipe with a damp cloth using water only, and do not scrub.

Caution

Do not use the Hotdot on:

• Open wounds, new injuries or new swelling within the first 48 hours.
• Areas where infection is suspected.
• Malignant tumours.
• Bony areas such as the wither, point of shoulder or point of hip.

Do not apply more than 2 consecutive cycles of heat in one spot.

The Hotdot is not a toy. Do not leave it unattended with horses, dogs or other pets, and do not allow chewing or mouthing.