theraplate?
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:32 pm
does anyone have any experience with or thoughts on a theraplate?
our new barn has one and it's free and available to use with our horses for anyone who would like to. I've never used one before and so was interested in perspectives. there doesn't seem to be any real actual science on any particular benefit. However, generally speaking, I'm ok with using and trying stuff that might make the horse feel good even if there is no science behind it as long as there is no negative, especially if it's free. But I must admit I do wonder if the vibrations could have negative long term impact to joints?
Both of mine have gotten up on it at low setting for a couple minutes, more as an exposure exercise rather than for any therapeutic reason. But now that I know they will be obedient about it (and RP seemed to like it, lots of licking and chewing), I want to decide if it's actually something I think is good for them/want to use regularly.
our new barn has one and it's free and available to use with our horses for anyone who would like to. I've never used one before and so was interested in perspectives. there doesn't seem to be any real actual science on any particular benefit. However, generally speaking, I'm ok with using and trying stuff that might make the horse feel good even if there is no science behind it as long as there is no negative, especially if it's free. But I must admit I do wonder if the vibrations could have negative long term impact to joints?
Both of mine have gotten up on it at low setting for a couple minutes, more as an exposure exercise rather than for any therapeutic reason. But now that I know they will be obedient about it (and RP seemed to like it, lots of licking and chewing), I want to decide if it's actually something I think is good for them/want to use regularly.