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Customer Reviews for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System

Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System

Easy to use IceHorse? continuous flow cold water systems feature portable and lightweight cooling for use at home or away, consistent gentle pressure providing uniform cooling during treatment, and a quick-connect coupling system.
Average Customer Rating:
3.625 out of 5
3.6
 out of 
5
(8 Reviews) 6
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Rating breakdown 8 reviews
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4 Stars
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1 Star
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5 of 7(71%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Review 1 for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Not good.

December 9, 2012
ByACGA
fromBrasilia, Brazil
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Ease of use:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
I purchased this thinking it would yield the fantastic results advertised for a mare that had just ruptured a superficial tendon. Not only is it more troublesome to use than ice boots, but the temperature did not go below 10 Celsius, the connecting pin to the main hose broke after 2nd attempted use (with great care!) and I got no customer assistance from manufacturer. Since you'll need ice anyway, I'd recommend sticking to regular ice tub or boots - less expensive and 150% reliable results.
Love this particular one in the picture, made by a friend.
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Review 2 for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Did not get cold enough

September 17, 2012
Bytallen
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Ease of use:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Set up and use was easy and straight forward. Unit did not get legs very cold. Contacted mfr. and they sent a larger power pack to circulate the water faster, but there was no difference. I had heard from 2 other people that they really liked their systems, so I was disappointed.
Review 3 for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Doesn't get very cold

April 4, 2011
Bylahunterjumper
fromTryon, NC
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Ease of use:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
If you are thinking of replacing your ice boots/whirlpool boots with these forget it. These don't get very cold. They are however great for icing hocks and daily icing. However, for injuries I prefer the inflatable ice boots from Dover. Game Ready also doesn't get very cold. Not a fan.
Review 4 for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great cost effective alternative

November 12, 2010
ByCrysu
fromMurrieta, CA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Ease of use:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I am really happy with this system overall. I purchased it to use with my school horses so that I can help them maintain their soundness. I am really happy that I can use this system with ease, and it is a fraction of the cost of it's competitor.
I have access to the Game Ready at work, and before purchase of the Ice Horse I looked it over... they are both based on the same principle and work in the same way... why not save yourself some money and go with the less expensive version!? You won't be disappointed!
Review 5 for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Product!

October 4, 2010
Byvmfhv6
fromMissouri
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Ease of use:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I purchased this product for a horse that had a tendon injury and I truly believe that it is the reason for his quick recovery time. My vet recommended using a Game Ready system on this type of injury but I, along with so many others, just can’t afford this type of treatment. The Ice Horse system has been a very cost effective and all around successful alternative to a Game Ready system and I now have my vet praising the Ice Horse system. Not only is it great to help with injuries, but it is wonderful to use after strenuous workouts. Great product!
Review 6 for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Say good-bye to bulky ice wraps and packs that do not stay cold!

August 13, 2008
ByHappy Horse Mom
fromMA
I absolutely love this ice machine. My horse has an old injury that flairs up every now and again. To help prevent this, I use the Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System after a hard ride or long day at a show. It’s very easy to place the pads on his legs and they stay right were you put them. You can even use the machine on multiple horses in the barn with just one bag of ice. Now that is nice! The only draw back is that you have to be careful to not get shavings in the cooler as they can block up the tubing (this can be a bit tricky if you are icing your horse in his stall). I would highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with a tendon/ligament injury!
Ratings-Only Reviews for Ice Horse Continuous Flow Cold Water System
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3.5 of 5
3.5 of 5
Ease of use:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
3.5 of 5
3.5 of 5