Protechmasta products help your horse, rider and working dog perform at optimal levels by using thermogenic far Infrared (FIR) technology pre-and post-exercise

Working animals like horses and dogs have a very important place in the world. They compete in sports or are used as guides, hunters and runners. This means they have a very high work rate and need to warm up and recover just like athletes do.

Like athletes, these animals also have the potential to get tense and injured because of the high volume of work they go through. As technology improves, we can look after them more effectively and make sure they have high-performance output and longer, healthier lives. This too, goes for the people who work with them.

Infrared technology is nothing new to athletes. Far InfraRed (FIR) emits thermogenic radiation in the form of heat which is perceived by the thermoreceptors in the skin as radiant heat. “Not only is Far Infra-red (FIR) absorbed by the body, it also emits FIR in the form of black body radiation. FIR also can be described as biogenetic radiation. Its therapeutic effect is the result of excessive blood flow. The positive heating impact reduces muscle tension and, favourably, pain perception due to increase of endorphin secretion.” (Chambers, S. 2017). Protechmasta products contain a special ceramic powder that is blended with the yarns of the lining fabric. Ceramic both emits and reflects Far InfraRed (FIR) rays designed to deliver thermal radiation effects.

Warming up is very important for any athlete. This is when you increase the blood flow throughout the body which creates heat, which helps with muscle, tendon and ligament elasticity. Independent studies done on Protechmasta products showed that using Infrared products during warm-up helps transport more oxygen to the working muscle. This helps with performance and also improves metabolism, enhancing nutrient uptake and transport it to the rest of the body. All this activity causes heat and it’s important for keeping the body protected from injury, lowering stress, improving work-rate and stabilizing the heart rate. A stable heart rate has positive effects on stress and efficiency levels. When the heart pumps more regularly, blood transports all the oxygen and nutrients at an even pace. This improves the overall saturation of blood to the correct area of the body.

Before work, this gradual heat and heart rate regulation helps relieve any strain the body might be going through while warming up. During recovery, it’s important to gradually cool the body down. While the more efficient blood flow removes toxins and lactic acid for effective recovery from fatigue. Losing heat too quickly stalls all these functions, becoming less effective. Just as gradual the increase in heat is important, so it the reduction of it. Stable core body temperature has a direct effect on skeletal muscle, tendons, and ligaments as they all have elastic properties. Being too cold or changing temperature too quickly creates weaknesses and so increases the potential for injuries.

Protechmasta has a wide range of products created with this special ceramic weave in all their garments and accessories. Also found in all products are the soft and absorbent air mesh fabric to help wick away sweat from the skin as well as air pockets to help with heat regulation throughout.

Protechmasta has products for every aspect of a working horse’s body. There’s a selection of Rugs for full body and neck coverage, Leg wraps for those very important lower legs, Poll Pads and Noseband Guards for the bridle straps and Saddle pads for use during work. Riders also have the option for tights and shirts for heat regulation and comfort during riding sessions. Protechmasta even has products for your hard-working dogs. They also go through long bouts of exercise and need just as much protection from injury and heat exhaustion.  Protechmasta looks after them in the form of Coats and Collars to give them the same level of protection.

Give your working animals  the leading edge in injury prevention and comfort with these Protechmasta Infrared products, so they can have long and productive careers and lives. All these products can be found on Steed & Style’s convenient online store which you can find here.