A Delivery from Back on Track for My Horses

August 4, 2017

A Delivery from Back on Track for My Horses

As you know, I love to go out for rides on my handsome horses. Currently, I have nine residents in my stable - five Friesians, a Fell pony, and three Sicilian donkeys. Caring for equids is a huge responsibility, but it brings me great joy to see that they are happy and in the best possible health.

To keep the horses in great riding condition, my stable manager, Sarah Levins, and I, are always on the lookout for quality equipment and supplies. One of our favorite sources is Back on Track based in Uppsala, Sweden, with retail sales distributors around the world. Back on Track uses a special "ceramic textile", made from polyester and polypropylene fibers, that allows its fabrics to reflect body heat in the form of infrared heat radiation. Their products are great for warming-up the horses before rides, and for use as therapeutic aids during stall rests and turnouts.

Here are some photos - enjoy.

: Everyone loves visiting the stable at my Bedford, New York farm. It is located at one end of my long Boxwood Allee.

: The Friesians, donkeys and Fell pony that reside here are groomed and exercised daily, and given lots of attention from my dedicated stable team.

: Recently, Sarah received several supplies from Back on Track, a company that manufactures joint and muscle protection products for dogs, equines, and people. We always try new products to see which ones work best for my animals. https://backontrackproducts.com/cart.html

: This is Back on Track’s Therapeutic Dressage Saddle Pad.

: Here is Sarah placing a pad on Sasa. The pad is made of polypropylene and state-of-the-art Welltex fabric, which is infused with ceramic powder. The pad reflects the horse’s natural body warmth to create a soothing infrared thermal feeling during the ride.

: This pad allows the horse’s back muscles to loosen, relax, and warm-up quickly.

: It is especially wonderful for horses with cold or sore backs. All my horses feel very comfortable wearing it.

: This is another great product from Back on Track – the Therapeutic Turnout Sheet.

: It has a superb fit with a walking split to give the horse the utmost range of freedom in the shoulder.

: Here is a closer look at the walking split at the shoulder.

: This sheet comes with two durable chest buckles, a tail flap, adjustable crossing belly surcingles and elastic leg ties to ensure it stays in place during rolling and playing. My Friesians love to roll.

: It is also roomy and light to accommodate a variety of horse sizes.

: And, it’s waterproof and made using 1680 denier nylon, so it is extremely strong to use for turnout and for keeping the horse dry and warm.

: Meindert is walked outside to model his new turnout sheet. He looks great in it – plus it is all black, which is even better.

: The Therapeutic Mesh sheet is made with the same state-of-the-art Welltex fabric. The thermal warmth helps to increase blood circulation. It also helps the horse’s muscles stay limber and recover faster.

: These are Therapeutic Padded Royal Hock Boots.

: It doesn’t take Sarah long to put them on one of the Friesians. These boots provide extra padding and Welltex therapy for the horse’s hocks.

: Each boot consists of a neoprene exterior. The interior Welltex fabric contains the soothing ceramic powder to warm the horse’s hock joints.

: The boots fasten around the hock and the exterior still has a hole, but the inside padding does not, so it keeps the hock point covered.

: Look closely at the comfortable padding, which relieves and heals injured muscles, joints, and tendons.

: Three attached straps allow for easy adjustments.

: Sarah and I also got new riding gloves, with the ceramic-infused Welltex fabric. Thermal heat is a well-recognized method used for improving blood flow. I can’t wait to try them.

: And for my Fell Pony Banchunch – a new Poll Cover.

: The poll is the point immediately behind or right between the ears of an animal’s head. This Poll cover attaches to the halter or bridle with four secure straps. Banchunch doesn’t seem to mind trying on his new poll cover.