Thank you for bringing this thread back up, we had the use of one in our barn for a while, and it really seemed to help all the horses it was used on. The one we had the opportunity to try was very expensive, but if I could find one that was effective at a price I could afford, I would love to get one - for the horses and myself and my husband.
Not sure if you’re talking about a laser or red light, but I have the Photizo red light one for people and find it effective and reasonably priced. I think it was around $400. I use it on a finger that has trigger finger (inflammation of the tendon that prevents the finger from unbending once bent). Before getting the red light, I had to get a steroid shot in that finger about every year to keep the inflammation down. I started using the red light right around one year from my last shot and it’s continued to stave off the need for another shot. So I’m about a year and a half from my last shot and still doing okay.
HOWEVER, I do have to use it pretty much every day to keep the inflammation down. If I slack on it, the inflammation does come back pretty quickly.
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thank you @Pico_Banana, I was referring to red light, thank you for your information, very glad to hear that it is working for you!
I just purchased a red light therapy leg wrap from Equi Glow Therapeutics to put on my yearlings leg that had surgery for a club foot a few months ago. I’m hoping to bring down the “bump” that was left at the surgery site. I put it on him for 20 mins last night while he was eating his dinner and for about 10 mins this morning when he was eating his breakfast. Now only time will tell and I’m hoping it will work!
I actually brought it in the house to put on my hubbys shoulder as he has arthritis and some nerve damage there. So let’s see if it works on him as well!
Here’s a quick video of me removing it last night
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Glad I am not the only one who experiments horse care on their spouse! My SO has no idea that the giant icepack he used after knee surgery actually belongs to my horse LOL!
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Ha ha! My hubby knows as he saw me put it on my guy and then 30 mins later I bring it into the house and slap it on his shoulder ha ha!! I told him I’ll do the pony first then will put it on him every night for a month and see how they both do.
The nice thing is I get to hear it from a human if it works or not. My yearling is not sore/lame at all, but I will be able to physically see if the bump goes down. So theres that at least…
I’ve been using my horse’s ice pack, red light therapy wand and have to say it has done wonders for my injured shoulder. My inflammation has greatly reduced and my muscle is healing beautifully. My doctor is very happy with the progress.
So add me to the list of positive results for red light therapy.
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This is great news!!
@Black_Points- on the website that I purchased these boots from, they mention red light therapy is great for laminitis! The boots I have can go low enough to cover the hoof and I want to try it on my one pony who had a flare up after his vaccines in the spring.
We love red light therapy here too. I have both a cold laser hand held device and a wrap meant for human knees that is used on nearly everything. SO loves the wrap, love LOVES it. I’ve also used it on my dog post CCL surgery and she would fall into a deep sleep during each 20 min session. I like the wrap for edema or superficial wounds, IMO it speeds up healing and certainly reduces the inflammation. The hand held device is the same as the Brandenburg above, who certainly does not make his own device nor is it made in the US. I bought it for less than half of the Brandenburg. Jury is out on if we like that one or not. The horses give big releases with it but it’s certainly not as convenient as a wrap.
Do you have a link to your handheld?
Do you have a link to that? I think the Brandenburg one is super overpriced. Nice guy, but no thanks.
I have the 100x Equine handheld laser which looks very similar to the Brandenburg one. It would be wise to check the specs of course. The vet/chiro and very experienced bodyworker/rehab specialist I’ve worked with both have $$$$$ lasers and say mine is effective, it just takes longer on each spot. My mare definitely loves it, and I’ve used it on myself as well. I love having it handy for when a little injury or puffy leg pops up. I’ve been kinesiotaping recently as well, and the two therapies seem to work well together (I laser over the taped area sometimes). It’s easy to use and holds a charge well. And yes, I’ve used it on myself and my husband too. 
It is hands-on time consuming though; I’ve been interested in getting a red light pad that could treat a concentrated area while I’m doing other things, but then I think I should just save up for a Bemer set.
That’s my thought, too. I have a handheld I use on myself and it’s very time consuming just to cover my hand, wrist, and forearm. I can’t imagine trying to use on a horse.
According to my equine/canine body worker (who also has a Class V laser and is a vet), the red light wraps are not the same as a laser, and marginally effective. The handheld laser is time consuming but incredibly effective. I have the MR4 ActiVet https://www.goldenneedleonline.com/activet-laser-by-multi-radiance.html (might be discontinued? can’t find it on the manufacturer’s website). It was pricey but well, well worth it. I mostly use it on muscle soreness/tightness but have also used it for ligament injury healing, general pain, and wound healing on horses, dogs, and humans.
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I’ve thought about buying a second one - after all, I have two hands!
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I don’t have a link off hand - I think I had posted it in another thread here though.
The main difference between the 4 classes of lasers is simply the amount of time you need to use them the get the full effect. For example, you would need to use a class 1 laser for 20 minutes to get the same therapeutic value that a class 4 would get you in 5 minutes.
Both Class 3R an Class 4 can cause blindness if they come in contact with unprotected eyes. So you don’t have to wear goggles, just get a Class 2 and use it for about 15 minutes a pop. Most Class 2’s are around $200.
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I gotta report in on our laser experience the other day. I’ve got this 10yo mustang who’s had a host of health issues and truly an onion peeler to get him feeling his best and we’re getting closer. We’ve got trot under saddle going.
So he biopsied + for PSSM2 and has a super tight hind end including muscle damage and tears. I have pics of him fighting - thanks to Renee Lund, photographer.
He’s slowly come onboard for bodywork and finally really letting us work on him. Laser was done on him the other day working the bladder meridian and the first thing he does as she comes down his topline at the withers and he does a HUGE stretch up through his neck and wither.
Like holy moly! Then, she gets to his hind leg - his RR has been a trouble spot. Lots of muscle damage and by golly he takes it straight out the back for a big ole stretch.
Here’s a pic of the damage:
She recommended I buy a laser and treat him every day and she said you could have a much happier horse in two months with daily work.
She’s sending her preferred brand to order and I’m happy to see this thread and other ideas here too. I’ll keep you posted on what happens.
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Please share the brand recommendation.
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