CRYO COMPRESSION BY VETLIG

Cryotherapy and compression are clinically proven to outperform ice boots, cold water hosing, and ice alone.

Ice Aid is a performance product designed to rapidly reduce tendon temperature after exercise. Using continuous cold flow and intermittent compression, it helps minimise swelling, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation.

Backed by clinical research in both human and veterinary medicine, it is widely used in athlete recovery and is an essential tool for equine care.

UK'S 1st ICE COMPRESSION machine

equine performance & RECOVERY

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FEI
COMPLIANT

Complies with FEI regulations and does not go below zero.

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CLINICALLY
PROVEN

Proven more effective than ice boots for cooling equine tendons.

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PREVENTATIVE

Supports circulation to aid tissue recovery. Suitable for ongoing care and prevention.

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REDUCES
SWELLING

Continuous cold flow and compression help reduce swelling and pain.

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PORTABLE

Easy to use anywhere. No mess, no wet legs, practical for daily use.

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REPAIRS
TENDONS

Supports recovery with controlled cold therapy, aiding tissue repair

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HIGH-END

Trusted by vets, yards, and professional riders.

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SPEEDY
RECOVERY

Helps shorten recovery time and reduce risk of re-injury.

WHY CHOOSE ICE AID?

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.

(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.

EASY & 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. Recovery after canter work, or cross country.

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.

COLD THERAPY BENEFITS

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.

Affordable & PORTABLE EQUINE THERAPY

Tailored to meet the needs of equine professionals, each package is designed to provide everything you need for immediate use.

INC. VAT + GLOBAL SHIPPING

FULL SET INCLUDES
£ 672
ex VAT
  • Control unit
  • Double hose
  • Single hose
  • Carry bag
  • Two wraps
  • Drain tool
  • portable battery pack a

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Cautions

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.