While most horses accept the Massage Pad and Massage Mitts immediately, introducing it for the first time should be done carefully to ensure a positive experience.
For instructions on how to use your Equilibrium Massage product, select the version you have from the choices below. We’ve also included a few blogs you might find useful at the bottom of this page to read more about our testing, as well as other ways massage and related routines, such as stretching, could help your horse.
As ever, if we haven’t answered all of your questions or you need further help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Massage Pad Instructions
For all Massage Pad instructions, including the Small (Pony), Standard and XL sizes
Replacement batteries and chargers for the Equilibrium Massage Pad, Mitt Hotspot and Massage Mitt can be ordered & purchased directly from our website. Please note these will not fit the older Navy Mitt, if you have one of these please contact us for help.
The Equilibrium Silver Battery will work with the older style Equilibrium Massage Pad (black or navy in colour), however it can only be charged using the silver Equilibrium International Charger.
Store the Massage Pad, Mitt Hotspot or Mitt somewhere dry and safe inside the bag it comes with. Avoid extreme temperatures to prevent damage to the battery and disconnect the battery. Please ensure the product is clean and dry before storage.
The Massage Pad, Mitt Hotspot and Massage Mitt were developed to provide a superficial (surface) massage to maintain the horses’ well being. This was proven in our tests by showing an increase in back flexibility and overall relaxation. The Massage Pad was not developed to replace the manual techniques of a qualified physiotherapist or massage therapist. Only a trained professional should carry out a massage to your horse that is able to reach the deeper muscles.
It is best never to run a Li-Ion battery completely flat as it is likely shorten its shelf life. Any battery left for a long period without use/charge will discharge slowly (very slowly in our battery’s case), so even if stored full and left, it might be drained by the time you go to use it again, so make sure you charge it again before use. The Equilibrium Battery needs to be stored out of direct sunlight. The easiest way to do this would be to keep it in the Massage Pad or Mitt pocket, as long as the product is stored in a cool, dry environment. We recommend that you disconnect the battery for storage.
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