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Location: who knows? | don't want to start a fight on which is better, just looking for honest opinions on how they felt it worked for their horses, from people that use either one!!! |
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Location: who knows? | No one on this board has used the theraplate or the pony plate???? |
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| I absolutely LOVED putting my mare on one. She is usually very flighty and nervous. Put her on it and she fell alseep! Ran 3 tenths of a second faster the same day!!  |
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Location: Texas | I have a Theraplate. Only had it for about 2-3 weeks so can't say I've seen any miracles. I got the 2' x 3' so can only do one end of horse (front or back) at a time. I have been putting both of my horses on it 1 x day for about 20-25 minutes each end (front & back). My horses are barefoot and one has had some significant feet issues. I mainly bought it for him in hoping to improve circulation, develop a better digital cushion, improve sole depth, increase hoof growth, etc. Like I said, I haven't seen any miracles yet as it is really too early to tell, but my horses absolutely love standing on it. It took them a couple of times to get used to it, but now they will stand on it without moving and I can clean stalls, mess around the barn, and even go in the house to get a coffee refill. LOL I had my husband build me a "stock" to use so they are standing level and I can put a bunge across the front and back so they really can't go anywhere. I hope to eventually buy another 2x3 and be able to treat both ends at the same time to cut down on time.
I also sit or stand on it with my horses. I have had pelvic/hip and lower back pain. It seems to be helping! :) |
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Location: who knows? | TBone - 2014-02-25 1:56 PM I have a Theraplate. Only had it for about 2-3 weeks so can't say I've seen any miracles. I got the 2' x 3' so can only do one end of horse (front or back) at a time. I have been putting both of my horses on it 1 x day for about 20-25 minutes each end (front & back). My horses are barefoot and one has had some significant feet issues. I mainly bought it for him in hoping to improve circulation, develop a better digital cushion, improve sole depth, increase hoof growth, etc. Like I said, I haven't seen any miracles yet as it is really too early to tell, but my horses absolutely love standing on it. It took them a couple of times to get used to it, but now they will stand on it without moving and I can clean stalls, mess around the barn, and even go in the house to get a coffee refill. LOL I had my husband build me a "stock" to use so they are standing level and I can put a bunge across the front and back so they really can't go anywhere. I hope to eventually buy another 2x3 and be able to treat both ends at the same time to cut down on time.
I also sit or stand on it with my horses. I have had pelvic/hip and lower back pain. It seems to be helping! :)
I have alot of the same issues with my horses...plus hock and SI issues, hoping for great results. I also got the same one you have, going to do the same so they are level standing on it.... |
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Location: south arkansas | I bought my Theraplate 1 year ago, purchased it to help rehab my mare after surgery for removal of ankle chips... I CANNOT say enough good things about the product. After bringing the mare home from the vet she was on stall rest for 6 weeks I was only allowed to bring her out for 10 min walks and theraplate therapy. After her six weeks I was allowed to turn her out on pasture rest for another 4 weeks. Well I was back running her after the full 6 weeks off and she came back stronger than before her surgery. All of this was with consultation of the vet/surgeon he was very please with how well she healed and her quick recovery from the surgery. I use it daily on all of my horses and have several people that bring their horses over to use the "plate". I am not disappointed in my decision to buy the product. I feel my horses enjoy their time on the plate they yawn and lick the entire time they are on it. I have yet to have a horse refuse to stand on it. I have not tried any of the other products but a true believer in the Theraplate. |
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Location: who knows? | lizzy - 2014-02-25 2:37 PM I bought my Theraplate 1 year ago, purchased it to help rehab my mare after surgery for removal of ankle chips... I CANNOT say enough good things about the product. After bringing the mare home from the vet she was on stall rest for 6 weeks I was only allowed to bring her out for 10 min walks and theraplate therapy. After her six weeks I was allowed to turn her out on pasture rest for another 4 weeks. Well I was back running her after the full 6 weeks off and she came back stronger than before her surgery. All of this was with consultation of the vet/surgeon he was very please with how well she healed and her quick recovery from the surgery. I use it daily on all of my horses and have several people that bring their horses over to use the "plate". I am not disappointed in my decision to buy the product. I feel my horses enjoy their time on the plate they yawn and lick the entire time they are on it. I have yet to have a horse refuse to stand on it. I have not tried any of the other products but a true believer in the Theraplate.
So very glad to hear this...I got it yesterday and 2 of my 3 stepped right up and didn't move...the other one is still not conviced its not going to eat him...lol... |
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Location: Wisconsin | For those that own one or use them, are you using the 2x6 or 3x7? I know the bigger is heavier, just wondering what's better bang for your buck! |
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