Banishing Winter Blues In Your Horse |
For many horses that spend the summer enjoying the fresh air and the freedom of being out at grass, the contrast of being confined to a stable in winter takes a bit of getting use to.
The short days and reduced sunlight can also have negative impact on our horses, and maintaining their conditions, fitness and wellbeing is much harder to achieve at this time of year. Circulation tends to be a bit sluggish, and mood can be low.
If there is one product that has proved more versatile than any other to help banish the winter blues, it’s Equine SunSwitch. Its unique adjustable heating technology powered by Philips makes equine management easier and promotes the health and welfare of our horses. It produces a very natural form of heating just like the sun and horses just love basking under it.
SunSwitch is a modular system with short wavelength infra red heaters, timers and controllers placed exactly where you need them for affordable custom designed drying facilities or solarium’s. Shore wavelength infra red heat is thought to improve circulation and digestion and stimulate the production of red blood cells. By increasing the flow of blood to the reproductive organs, and producing a sense of wellbeing, this type of warmth is believed to increase fertility in mares and stallions, and perk up sickly or convalescent animals.
Short-wavelength infra red heat is readily absorbed into the muscles and can safely stimulate and facilitate the repair of damaged tissue. Horses warmed under a solarium prior to exercise are less likely to suffer from the strains and often occur when setting off in the cold. If you groom and tack up under SunSwitch you and your horse will be warm and well prepared.
Equine SunSwitch heaters are completely enclosed and impervious to dust and water, so they are perfect for wash down areas indoors or out. With low running costs, they can be added to existing stables or barns, with continued normal use, and are great for drying wet rugs and horses. Champions of the system in the UK and abroad include owners of elderly horses, livery yards, studs, veterinary clinics, competition yards and the Hong Kond Jockey Club.
For more information on the SunSwitch visit the UK website at Equine SunSwitch.
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This article was written by Charis Alexandra on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 for Horse Searchers
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