About 20 years later I had left the recycling industry and was looking for something new to do. A good friend of mine was telling me about a fantastic material he had discovered that stayed cold without the use of refrigeration. He had been marketing this material for human use as towels, headbands and beanies. I asked, “so how big can you make these towels?” He replied “I dunno…you thinking beach blanket size?” I replied “how about horse size?” And that is where the idea forEqui Cool Downstarted. There were many products available to warm a horse but couldn’t think of anything remotely like this to cool a horse…surely that was an even bigger need! Since then I have never been involved with a product that gives so much gratification – we constantly get notes, emails and pictures from customers talking about how happy they were to find our wraps and how glad they were to give them a try. Many of them credit the wraps for saving their horses’ lifein cases of fever…including one of my own sales reps!
What Are Signs My Horse Is Over Heated and Desperate To Cool Down?
Horses can take colder temperatures much better than they can hot temperatures. Worse, once your horse experiences a heat stroke— it is a pattern that can develop anytime he over heats. Symptoms your horse is over heating and in need of immediate cooling are:
Beyond the body, neck and leg wraps for horses, riders can enjoy the same relief with Equi Cool Down’s towel, headband, and helmet/hat-lining beanie, and avoid dangerous heatstroke when out on the trail or showing/training on a hot day.
Note:Just one bout with heatstroke means a lifetime of being more prone to it again!
What Products Does Equi Cool Down Offer To Help Keep My Horse’s Cool?
Equi Cool Down offers an amazingly diverse and affordable products for your horse to help keep your horse cool and comfortable, even during the warmest weather. There are even Custom Options that allow you to embroider your horse’s name or stable logo right on our gear.
Perfect for you— or the horse lover in your life! Our Deluxe Combo package gives you everything you’ll need to cool your horse quickly, easily and effectively! Contains 1 Deluxe ECD Equine Body Wrap, 1 ECD Equine Neck Wrap, 1 set of ECD Equine Leg Wraps…AND a Free giant Equi Cool Down Insulated Tote Bag – large enough to carry and store all your Equi Cool Down Wraps! Retail value $394.96…yours for$339.97!
This may be one of our most popular and effective solutions to get your horse cool— fast! Complete Body Cooling. We’ve taken our popular Equine Body Wrap and super-size it – covering more than ever before. The body portion has been increased from 60″ x 63″ to 67″ x 82″ and we’ve added a chest flap and a removable belly flap! What more can a horse ask for? Atonly $219.99this will be your ‘go to’ for quick and long lasting cooling for your horse.
Equi Cool Down’sEquine Body Wrapshelp to cool your horse’s body to aid recovery after periods of exertion. Made to fit horses up to 18-hands, the wrap’s design holds it in place without restricting your horse’s movement. Atonly $169.99you will be delighted with the results!
Equi Cool Down’s Equine Neck Wrap provides gentle, non-evasive cooling for neck soreness, post-injection swelling or overall cooling via the jugular. The versatile “one-size-fits-most” design using adjustable spandex straps holds the wrap in place without being too tight. Atonly $74.99it will be a welcomed addition to your tack box that your horse will appreciate!
So much Safer than “ice”… helps to soothe inflammation, strains, sprains or even insect bites quickly and easily with Equi Cool Down’s equine leg wraps. Designed to ensure a snug yet comfortable fit, these leg wraps won’t slide down like cold compresses or ice packs rigged using traditional leg wraps!
Atonly $44.99you can’t afford to be without them!
By overwhelming popular demand we are proud to introduce to you our new Equine Hock Wraps! Sold in pairs, these new 12″ x 23″ wraps will provide the necessary cooling therapy exactly where it is needed while still allowing the flexibility this joint demands. Atonly $54.99you’ll be glad to have them.
Limited Edition Equine Knee Wraps! Perfect for injury therapy or for routine therapy for arthritic horses. Safe to use with any liniments or Epsom salt! Hurry while supplies last! This is something that can make a real difference to your horse. Atonly $44.99they are worth every dime!
Help – My Wrap Dried Out! What do I do?
First, don’t panic…the wrap is fine! We actually recommend drying out the wrap prior to long-term storage (seeECD Storage Tips). As the wrap dries, the nature of the fabric is for it to become hard & stiff. Don’t bend the material when dried out as it could crack, but when you are ready to use it again just soak in any temperature water, or put in washing machine, and it will return to the original state.
"Grooms and horse owners face a few major obstacles during their daily barn routine: Dirt and sweat. We also need to contend with taking care of our horses, in all sorts of weather and conditions. We are responsible for cooling them out. We are responsible for taking care of their tendons after exercise. We need to help them normalize their body temperatures in some conditions. Then, and only then, do we tend to our own needs. (Which, by the way, are similar to the horse’s needs, we just come second.) The entire Equi Cool Down Line of cooling products will help you do those things (for your and your horse).
I’ll go ahead and tell you that the line of products is vast, and the technology is awesome and the price points are Groom friendly."Pro Equine Grooms (a Grooming Community)
“I did use your blanket with great success on the Friesian I had here in training. He had some major issues with the heat and it did help him to cool down quicker.”
Judy is a USDF silver and gold medalist and Graduate Core Instructor for the Balimo Equestrian Program.
“The story of Taxi Boy is quite simple. Taxi Boy is a horse which has big problems with the heat and ever since he’s wearing the Equi Cool Down before and after the race he never collapsed again. So we are very happy for him to have this help. “Taxi Boy's trainers, Philip and Bettina Sharer of Switzerland
“The summer heat can take a lot out of your horse. Equi Cool Down products are an easy, affordable way to beat the heat. I love the body wrap and neck wrap for in the stall or even going down the road in the trailer. They are also great for non sweaters. The leg wraps pull heat out and are fast and easy to use.”
Caryn Henry Wpra Member, Professional Barrel Racer
“I very seldom jump on the bandwagon for products…..but this, you will love! Probably the best thing I have seen in years and yes I have one. Picalata Farms seal of approval on this one!!!”
When Logan, an older thoroughbred, collapsed during a trail ride in the hot Florida sun, Equi Cool Down was key in lowering his body temperature. As they waited for the veterinarian, a neighbor had the Equi Cool Down blanket on hand, and after just adding water, the blanket immediately began to cool Logan. Thanks to Equi Cool Down, Logan is now fully recovered and happily back on the trails!”
“I Love These Products!!!! The towels are great to put around your neck if you are riding, or just waiting for your next class. My horse Loves the body wrap and I have trailered him in it with Much success. He suffers from Anhidrosis so keeping cool in the Florida heat is Very important. I use the large adult towel to put over his neck after warm up but before we go into the ring. The customer service is also Amazing! Which makes it so easy to love and support the business! Thanks!”
Equi Cool Down Is Affordable, Safe and Highly Effective— Order Today!
Horses can take the cold much better than they can the heat. If your horse is performing in the sun, trail riding, has problems with anhidrosis, or you are just concerned that he is miserable in hotter weather, make the small, easy to use, investment andorder the wonderful product line atEqui Cool Downtoday.Your horse’s health and well being are in your hands!
Owner Jennifer Campbel began her equine-industry career in the 1990s helping develop Perma-Flex High Performance Arena Footing — the first use of recycled tire particles as arena footing, with Olympic riders like Jessica Ransehousen among the early customers. About 20 years later a friend told her about a fabric that stayed cold without refrigeration — he was selling it as towels, headbands, and beanies for people. Jennifer asked, "how about horse size?" Equi Cool Down was born from that question.
Per Equi Cool Down, watch for: flared nostrils, hard breathing or panting, rising body temperature, sweating, increased heart rate, and dilated blood vessels standing out under the skin. Horses tolerate cold better than heat, and once a horse has experienced heat stroke, the pattern can recur with any future overheating. The company's note: just one bout with heat stroke means a lifetime of being more prone to it again.
The wraps use a fabric that pulls heat out of the horse on contact. Add water at any temperature — the wrap is then ready to use. As the wrap pulls heat from the body it begins to feel warm; that means it's working. To re-cool a warm wrap, walk the horse, use a fan, or remove the wrap and wave it in the air. The company recommends placing one hand where the wrap was and one where it wasn't to judge how much more cooling the horse needs.
The line includes: Equine Deluxe Body Wrap (super-sized 67" × 82" with chest and removable belly flap), Equine Body Wrap (fits up to 18 hands), Equine Neck Wrap (one-size-fits-most for neck soreness, post-injection swelling, jugular cooling), Equine Leg Wraps (sold in pairs for inflammation, strains, sprains, insect bites), Equine Hock Wraps (12" × 23", sold in pairs), and Equine Knee Wraps (limited edition, for injury or arthritic-horse routine therapy). Riders can also use ECD towels, headbands, and helmet/hat-lining beanies. Custom embroidery is available for horse names and stable logos. Pricing as quoted in the source is subject to change due to economic and ingredient cost factors — confirm current pricing with Equi Cool Down directly.
Yes. For an Epsom Salt treatment, dissolve the salt in warm water, add room-temperature water, then either soak the wrap or spray it on. The wraps are also compatible with any liniment of your choice — just wash the wrap afterward. Per the company, the wraps are also notably safer than ice for cooling legs because they don't slide down the way ice packs rigged into traditional leg wraps do.
Wash in cold water with mild detergent; skip the fabric softener since it can impede absorption. Each wrap is treated with antimicrobial wash twice during manufacture to prevent mold and mildew, but the company recommends washing each wrap before storage. For winter storage, wash, fold, and let dry — the fabric becomes hard and stiff (don't bend it; it can crack). When you're ready to use again, soak in any temperature water or run through the washer to return it to the original state. Never leave wraps on an unattended horse.
Endorsements come from a wide range of riders and grooms. Karen Chaton, Champion Endurance Rider, writes that "this product meets and exceeds expectations." Pro Equine Grooms calls the technology "awesome" with "groom-friendly" price points. Caryn Henry, WPRA Professional Barrel Racer, uses the body wrap, neck wrap, and leg wraps especially for non-sweaters. Kate and Chief use ECD products to manage anhidrosis in the Florida heat. The company also shares Logan's story — an older thoroughbred who collapsed during a trail ride in Florida heat; a neighbor's ECD blanket began cooling him immediately on water-add while owners waited for the veterinarian.
Call 863-703-COOL (2665), email Sales@EquiCoolDown.com, or visit equicooldown.com. The company is based in Jackson, Florida. Custom embroidery options for horse names or stable logos are available — contact the team to talk through the right wrap combination for your horse's heat profile.
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