Many horses participate in high-motion, strenuous activities, making them prone to leg injuries. Among the various treatment options available, equine light therapy stands out as an effective alternative. This therapy is especially useful when a horse is intolerant of hands-on treatment or when such methods are impractical. Read on to discover the benefits of this innovative treatment. What is Equine Light Therapy? Equine light therapy, also known as phototherapy or red-light infrared therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that leverages advanced technology to aid in the healing of wounds and injuries in horses. This therapy involves placing light pads on the...

This is an experience shared by a Quora member about using infrared therapy lamps. Kay Aubrey-Chunene wrote: I tried red light therapy for my heart horse who had completely torn both front leg suspensory ligaments in 1995. 2 Vets had already said to euthanize him. On the advice of my holistic vet I purchased 2 red light therapy wraps and started using them twice a day. Not only did he fully recover, he is now a 40+ year old pasture pony with no lameness. Since that time we have used Light Therapy (now far more colors than just red) for...