When you receive your Massage Pad, the battery will already hold some charge. You may want to top this up before it's first use. A full charge can take up to 12 hours.
It's a good idea to have someone hold and reassure your horse when introducing the Pad for the first time.
Put the straps over the Pad so they aren't in the way, and then slide it gently over the horses' back into the correct position (sit the front of the Massage Pad over the shoulders). The Pad should naturally sit into the curve of your horses back.
Adjust the straps to fit, but don't fasten them straight away.
If your horse seems happy, you can switch the Massage Pad on using the on/off button. It will automatically start on the low settings.
Doing up the Straps
If you are confident your horse is comfortable, you can then fasten the chest strap followed by the belly straps.
The belly straps should cross like a rug, and on the Standard and XL Massage Pad the centre strap goes straight across to the opposite centre strap.
Start with the straps tightened so they are sitting flush against your horse's sides and the Pad feels secure on your horses' back. As the horse relaxes throughout their massage, it is possible they will take deeper breaths and may need the straps readjusting to allow their rib cage to expand. The straps should never be overtightened.
If you find the Massage Pad isn't sitting flush with your horses sides, ensure the straps aren't too tight.
The Massage Session
Each massage session lasts for 30 minutes and then automatically turns off. If you don’t have 30 minutes, you can manually turn it off using the on/off button. Horses will still benefit from a shorter session.
Ensure your horse is tied up securely and do not leave them unattended while the Pad is in use.
There are 3 massage intensities to choose from:
The low setting can be used to cool down after work.
The medium setting is ideal to warm up muscles before exercise.
The high setting for when your horse requires a more intense massage.
Our testing showed that using the Massage Pad 6 times a week showed an increase in back flexibility, while promoting relaxation. Therefore the best chance of gaining the greatest benefit from your Massage Pad is to make it second nature to put it on before you ride.
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Yes, you can use the massage setting on the Massage Pad/Heatsense and/or Massage Mitt/Hotspot up to 3 times a day. Especially at a competition you may wish to use it before you ride as a warm up and in-between phases or rounds. However, we recommend not using the heat setting on the Heatsense for more than one cycle, or the Hotspot for more than two consecutive cycles.
During a massage, endorphins are released by the pituitary gland, these are the body's natural feel-good hormones. The release of endorphins suppresses stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline.
We are dedicated to creating carefully designed products that improve the wellbeing of the horse. All of our products are thoroughly researched, tested and quality checked.
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