{"product_id":"equilibrium-massage-mitt-hotspot","title":"Equilibrium Massage Mitt Hotspot","description":"\u003cp\u003eTarget, soothe and relax your horse's hardworking muscles with comforting heat and massage in this lightweight, hand-held mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice is yours – pick from heat and 2 different types of massage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailor the massage with 3 different strengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits into your daily routine with a 10-minute programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere’s no muscle you can’t reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery operated to take it with you wherever you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses feel relaxed and flexible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a pamper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAids warm up. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 1 x Mitt Hotspot, 1 x Storage Bag, 1 x Equilibrium Battery, 1 x Equilibrium Charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus – the Hotspot heat pad is not just for horses! You can use it on yourself too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Chaps should be used..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery day as part of your horses’ daily routine for maintaining leg health. Usually overnight or in the day when stood in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor horses in work from hacking to competition. This includes horses returning to work or retraining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor older horses or those who are slow to warm up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for horses who suffer from arthritis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses on box rest, standing in for long periods of time or on limited turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral knocks and bumps.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA competition- to relax and warm up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox rest- to maintain good circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a day off- as general maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter exercise-to aid cool down and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore exercise- to aid warm up and prepare muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing heat is a great way to help sensitive horses who may find massage too much. Heat is non-invasive, gentle and well accepted with many associated benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch suggests that tissue temperature needs to increase by at least 3 to 5°C from the resting temperature (Bockstahler et al, 2004). However using something that is too hot could cause discomfort and even damage to the tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Massage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassage and heat are two simple ways in which we can help support healthy muscle function in our hardworking horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance depends on freedom of movement, full flexibility and an absence of musculoskeletal pain, all of which can be improved using massage (Gellman, 1998). These factors also contribute towards keeping your horse comfortable and happy in general too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits of Massage include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain healthy blood and lymph circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoothes tired muscles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports recovery after exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes relaxation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration Behind The Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Massage range already helping horses worldwide, it seemed only natural to add the next best thing – heat! Not just a heat pad, Equilibrium have added different types of massage so you can really tailor the session to your horses needs and preferences.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot does the heat setting get on the Hotspot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat setting will heat up to 42 degrees Celsius and will cut off at 45 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some tolerance around the target temperature but it will be within a few degrees of 42. There is an internal cut off set at 50 to protect the electrical components, by the time it has got through all the layers of the mitt the surface heat is around 45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Mitt Hotspot on a wet horse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes you can however if the horse is wet from being warm\/sweating it is not recommended to add heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I not use the Mitt Hotspot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use on the following (for humans and horses):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen wounds, new injuries, or new swelling (for the first 48 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere there is suspected infection or malignant tumours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurn injuries or deep vein thrombosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver the abdomen if pregnant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirculatory problems, causing hypo or hyper sensitivity to heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive bleeding, bruising or haematoma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBony areas such as the wither, point of shoulder or hip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the Massage Pad, Mitt Hotspot and Mitt be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the Massage Pad, Mitt Hotspot or Mitt somewhere dry and safe inside the bag it comes with. Avoid extreme temperatures to prevent damage to the battery and disconnect the battery. Please ensure the product is clean and dry before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Massage Pad and\/or Mitt more than once a day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can use the massage setting on the Massage Pad\/Heatsense and\/or Massage Mitt\/Hotspot up to 3 times a day. Especially at a competition you may wish to use it before you ride as a warm up and in-between phases or rounds. However, it is recommended not to use the heat setting on the Heatsense for more than one cycle, or the Hotspot for more than two consecutive cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Equilibrium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all started when Timmy started frantically headshaking during ridden work shortly after he turned 5 years old. 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