First of all, here is some information about this blanket to better understand its function: The Accuhorsemat blanket is an acupressure blanket that relaxes the horse, helps it recover, and also relieves pain, for example, if your horses have back pain. Acupressure is like acupuncture, but instead of needles, it uses pressure to stimulate the acupuncture points. The blanket has three 'pressure points' that promote blood circulation, relax the muscles, and release endorphins (feel-good hormones). These three pressure points are located on both shoulders, the sacroiliac area, and the hips.
Especially the sacroiliac area is a favorite treatment spot for many osteopaths, as some horses often have tense muscles there. In summary, the blanket promotes overall well-being and loosens the muscles at the respective pressure points.
BEFORE OR AFTER TRAINING | INDIVIDUALLY USABLE
You can use the blanket before or after training, but it can also be used during transport. The recommended application time is 30-45 minutes. So far, we have only tested it before riding because we like the idea that the horses already have stimulated and more active muscles before training. We also used the blanket at a competition immediately before the test – Vräulein placed twice right away.
We are definitely very satisfied with the blanket and use it on each pony about three times a week before training. The ponies start their work happy and relaxed and move more freely through their backs from the start.
Therefore, we definitely recommend the blanket and are very excited to hear your feedback.
