ICE AID® THE NEW ICE COMPRESSION THERAPY MACHINE FROM VETLIG.
Fact: Cryotherapy and compression is clinically superior to ice boots, ice alone or cold water hosing.(1)
Ice Aid is a one-of-a-kind performance tool you need in your stable. If you ice or cold water hose legs, this is a clinically proven way to reduce tendon temperatures fast.(1)
Cryotherapy and compression are clinically proven to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation with continuous cold flow and intermittent compression; it is better than ice boots, cold water hosing or bandages,(1,2) making it an essential tool for equine sports medicine and recovery. There are many clinical papers on equine, small animal and a huge number on human patients, showing the benefit of ice/cold therapy and compression.(1,2,3,4,5) It is a standard protocol in human athletes, and we think animals should benefit too.
New Cold Therapy machine for equine performance and rehabilitation.
- Reducing inflammation by moving swelling away from the area allows fresh blood to come back into that part and repair the damage.
- Recovery after canter work, cross country.
- Repair damaged tissues by stimulating the blood and lymphatic fluid movement.
- Reducing recovery time and protect old injuries from reoccurring.
- Continuous flow cold treatment is superior than the use of crushed ice for control of postoperative pain in human patients.
- There may also be indications for laminitis, but please consult your vet.(3)
- ICE AID® reduces swelling and pain with active continuous cold flow and on/off compression (similar to a blood pressure cuff).
- FEI compliant as it does not go below zero.
- Recommended by Vets, used by Polo & Race yards and 5* Eventers.
- Clinically proven to be better than ice or ice and water alone for cooling equine tendons.
- Farriers love it as no wet feet.
- Vets love it as it works and is evidence-based.
- Horse owners love it as it helps get horses sound and is a preventative treatment.
ICE AND COMPRESSION machine shown in thermal imagery AFTER a 30 minute treatment vs other systems.
Continuous flow cold therapy ensures precise and consistent cooling without the risks associated with ice wraps or frozen products. No skin or tissue damage; it never goes below zero. The temperature is displayed at all times.
HOW DOES THE VETLIG SYSTEM WORK?
Unlike ice wraps, gel boots, or cold water boots, which offer short-lived effects, ICE AID® provides consistent cooling, you can see the temperature and adjust the compression. The cold effect is still felt 30 minutes after a treatment, as shown in a study.
Cold water hosing is only around 19°C, the ICE AID machine works on a range from 0°c to 14°c depending on how much ice you use, and compression is the key component pushing the cold into the tendons and muscles.
It is not just temperature or how low the temperature is, but the combined effect of cold and pulsing compression.
ACTIVE CRYOTHERAPY
Rapidly circulating ice water continuously and consistently cools the affected site.
INTERMITTENT COMPRESSION
Pneumatic compression mimics natural muscle contractions with five levels of compression.
CIRCUMFERENTIAL COVERAGE
Equine wraps provide enhanced anatomical coverage for tenon, hock or knee treatments.
COOLING
Clinical evidence shows that cold therapy and compression are more effective by getting the core temperature of the area treated down faster and for longer. Unlike ice boots, which can heat up the area again.
PORTABLE CONVENIENCE
With a battery pack and carry bag, the system is portable for use in stables, lorrys, and events with a 5-8 hour run time.
Clinical references
(1) McCarthy RD, Ordóñez HJ, Semevolos SA. In vivo effects of cold therapy and bandaging on core temperatures of equine superficial and deep digital flexor tendons. Veterinary Surgery. 2025; 54(3): 470-477. doi:10.1111/vsu.14235
(2) Jacobs CC, O’Neil E, Prange T. Efficacy of a commercial dry sleeve cryotherapy system for cooling the equine metacarpus. Vet Surg. 2022 Oct;51(7):1070-1077. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13847. Epub 2022 Jul 14. PMID: 35834384; PMCID: PMC9796254.
(3) Burke MJ, Tomlinson JE, Blikslager AT, Johnson AL, Dallap-Schaer BL. Evaluation of digital cryotherapy using a commercially available sleeve style ice boot in healthy horses and horses receiving i.v. endotoxin. Equine Vet J. 2018 Nov;50(6):848-853. doi: 10.1111/evj.12842. Epub 2018 May 7. PMID: 29654616.
(4) Proctor-Brown L, Hicks R, Colmer S, Guilfoyle D, Dallap-Schaer B, Johnson AL, Tomlinson J. Distal limb pathologic conditions in horses treated with sleeve-style digital cryotherapy (285 cases). Res Vet Sci. 2018 Dec;121:12-17. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2018.09.008. Epub 2018 Oct 2. PMID: 30308395.
(5) Quesnot A, Mouchel S, Salah SB, Baranes I, Martinez L, Billuart F. Randomized controlled trial of compressive cryotherapy versus standard cryotherapy after total knee arthroplasty: pain, swelling, range of motion and functional recovery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 Feb 28;25(1):182. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07310-7. PMID: 38419032; PMCID: PMC10900683.
Affordable Packages for Professional Equine Recovery
Tailored to meet the needs of equine professionals, each package is designed to provide everything you need for immediate use.
Full Set up includes
Equine Dual kit £550 ex vat, £675 inc vat and shipping.
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Control unit
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Double hose
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Single hose
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Carry bag
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Two wraps
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Drain tool
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portable battery pack a
TESTIMONIALS
EASY AND INTUITIVE SETUP
Designed for ease of use, the ICE AID machine is lightweight, portable, and operates on mains power or a rechargeable battery pack, making it suitable for stable yards, transport, or competition grounds. See video for set up of the machine.
WRAP VERSATILITY.
Our wraps are designed to treat tendons on both front legs simultaneously, or a single hock ensuring effective and time-saving treatment. Cold therapy combined with intermittent compression is proven to be significantly more effective than cold or compression alone.
VETLIG COLD THERAPY BENEFITS & SPECIFICATIONS
- Key benefits include reducing inflammation, aiding recovery post-exercise, and repairing damaged tissues by stimulating blood and lymphatic fluid movement.
- With five levels of compression and a large LCD display, the ICE AID machine offers 15-120 minute programmable run times, 6-8 hours of cold therapy with its insulated container, and waterproof durability for field use.
Cautions & Warnings
This machine is not designed to replace veterinary advice. Please consult your vet before use to ensure it’s suitable for your horse’s specific condition.