Icing Legs Hack?

[TexasTrainer17]

I’ve tried to do some googling on this but have been unsuccessful. I’m just curious if anyone has ever stuffed shipping boots with ice after strenuous exercise? I have a pair of shipping boots that I never use as I prefer to use standing bandages in the trailer so if this is a hack I’ve never heard of I’d like to try it! Let me know your thoughts!

Thanks guys!!

[Xanthoria]

Yep. I’ve put picnic ice mats under shipping boots. Works great!

[Sansena]

Or frozen peas, still in the bag of course. Takes several bags. But if you can swing it, These have been irreplaceable:
https://www.thedistancedepot.com/Easy_Ice_Boots_p/eib.htm

[goodmorning]

Yes I’ve done it, good option just make sure to wet the legs first.

[TheHunterKid90]

https://www.target.com/p/igloo-maxcold-natural-ice-1-lb-sheet/-/A-14782302

I buy these and throw a bandage on over top they work good because they mold fairly well to the leg but stay cold longer than the gel packs.
Alternatively you could use these packs and find a way to create a pocket or maybe Velcro to use them with your shipping boots?

[MissAriel]

I’ve never done it, but this looks like genius - using otter pops

https://horsenetwork.com/2016/06/best-summer-barn-hack-ever/

[CFFarm]

You can use “cold waters” if you feel it is necessary. These are standing wraps soaked in very cold water. You could put the on for the trailer ride home. Unless you are doing endurance riding or riding over very rough terrain I wouldn’t think you would need to ice. If you are talking about a long haul (to another state) I wouldn’t use any kind of ice boot. You can do more damage with uneven pressure. Hose before and after the ride if you feel it’s necessary but again, a sound horse shouldn’t need it.

[TCA_Arabians]

I agree with CFFarm.

[BigG_sMom]

I make my own ice packs out of rubbing alcohol and water in zip bags then put them inside a shipping boot. Works great!