These athletes can be shown under saddle or in harness. Even at the rack, these animals are smooth riding and quite animated. Breeds in theis category include: Tennessee Walkers, the American Saddlebred, the Missouri Fox Trotters, Paso Finos and Peruvian Pasos.

Due to their animated gait, stress is applied to the musculature of the neck, shoulder and forelimb. The higher the rise of the forelimb, the better and this places its own unique stress upon the tendons and ligaments within the limb.

When these athletes are shown under saddle, the stess of the weight of the rider and the consequent change in the center of gravity and balance of the horse places stress upon the back and loin of the horse.

These athletes benefit from daily therapy sessions with the Thermotex™ Infrared Therapy System appliances. Therapy sessions with the hood, neck appliance, blanket and leggings provide an athlete that is much more agile and flexible in performance. Before each exercise session or class at a show, the animal should receive 30 to 60 minutes of therapy.

There isn't a single discipline that would not benefit from therapy sessions with the Thermotex™ Infrared Therapy System appliances. Each discipline has its own unique characteristics and stresses but all can benefit from infrared heat therapy. The important fact to remember is:

These appliances provide a safe efficacious infrared heat therapy to the equine athlete. They should be used as often as practical and in as many situations as possible. They only work when they are on the horse and the only time they doen't work is when they are hanging in the tack room.