How to use the Ice Aid Machine.
We advise you to cross tie horses, or however works best with your animal, this is not a device you can walk around wearing or travel in a lorry with. It is a static device.
Monitor at all times as there is no quick release due to the pump pressures on the machine.
The temperature may increase slightly and then drop down again due to the water circulating in the hose, if it does not drop back down after 8 minutes, add extra ice.
Getting started.
- Try it yourself so you understand what it feels like, it is a massage crossed with a blood pressure cuff… relaxing but very cold.
- For general use after exercise, we suggest you start at 15 minutes with a low compression (1-2) to get your horse used to the machine and then build up to 30 minutes. Do check when you increase the pressure that it is not too tight around the coronet band.
- For recovery and specific injuries, please speak to your vet, they will understand the nature of the injury, and one protocol will not fit all cases.
- We suggest that you use this machine where you would ice boots or cold water hosing and for injuries or knocks and bumps after jumping.
- This should never replace a vet call out.
How to use Ice Aid.
1.Select wrap of choice and put on the animal. Have connectors facing upwards on the tendon wraps.
2.Fill the machine with water and the correct amount of ice.
3.Attach the hose to the wraps and the machine
4.Attach power and switch on.
5.Use either C or F temperature display.
6.Select from the 15 minute programme upwards
7.Select compression level
8.Start
The machine switches of and beeps when finished.
- You can stop it at any time, or use the pause button to increase/ decrease time or pressure.
FAQs and troubleshooting.
The machine doesn’t seem to be cold enough.
Ideally, you should use the machine at 0-14° to get the best benefit, and remember cold water is over 19° C, so do not worry about the temperature too much, the compression which pushes the cold into the tissues more than makes up for a few lost degrees. Use the water-to-ice ratio of 4:1 approx. If the temperature does rise with use, just add more ice.Do I need to drain the cuffs every time?
Yes. Especially in the summer, as the water will be warm and then flow back into the machine, which will raise the temperature of the water.
It is a very important step; it also allows for a better fit on the leg.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes, as long as you are happy to pay the extra shipping fees, we can ship. There may also be tax charged by your government, but there should be no duty as it is a veterinary product with a harmonisation code.
Is it just a UK electrical plug on the machine?
Yes, it is, but the portable battery pack is a USB and can be used with any voltage or adapter.
Do I have to pay VAT?
Yes, VETLIG is a VAT-registered company, so we have to charge VAT on all our products unless you are outside the UK.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, for a year for manufacturing faults, not if a horse kicks it.
If I need a spare part like a hose, do you sell them?
Yes, we do in case of breakages.
Is there a contact if I need help?
Yes, email orders@vetlig.com if you need help.
Are you a UK company?
Yes, we are a UK company and pay UK taxes. We have been operating since 2008, working and selling with veterinary surgeons.
What does it feel like?
Put it on your own leg and see, it is a cross between a massage and a blood pressure cuff and very cold. It squeezes on and off every few seconds while pumping constant cold water around the wrap.
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