20/10/2026
Spring is the perfect time to be bringing a horse back into work after a spell, right?
It’s exciting for all of us and it’s also one of the times their body needs the most support.
After time off, muscles lose some of their fitness and tone. So even a simple walk and trot session can feel like a big effort for a horse who’s been in the paddock.
That’s why a slow, steady return to work matters. Plenty of hand walking, gradual increases, and rest days built in so their body has time to repair and regain their stamina again.
Recovery support can be a handy part of that plan, especially light therapy.
Red and infrared light supports circulation and eases muscle fatigue, which is exactly what a horse coming back into work needs after those first few sessions.
With our pads and boots you can focus on the areas working the hardest, like the back and the hind end, while their body builds back up.
A few easy ways to make light therapy part of your plan:
🐴 Use it after the first few rides back, when muscles are feeling it most
🐴 Focus on the back, hind end or any old trouble spots
🐴 Use it on rest days in the plan, because that’s when their body does the repairing
Supporting your horse through a steady return to work is the best way to keep them happy 🐎