Extend-A-Cool Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Extend-A-Cool? Extend-A-Cool is a leg cooling therapy. The product is a water impregnated gel product that works through evaporative cooling. The product can cool the leg 6 to 8oF for at least 6 hours.
• Why Should I Use Extend-A-Cool? Extend-A-Cool helps relieve a horse’s sore shins, osslets, and inflamed muscles and tendons that may result from strenuous activity. It can also reduce the swelling and discomfort that can come from acute sprains and bruises. No freezing, refrigeration or wetting is required to use the product.
• When should I use Extend-A-Cool? Extend-A-Cool can be used before and after an event, after strenuous training or exercise, during transportation, as first aid, on the trail, or during and after endurance events.
• What are the benefits over ice or cold packs? Ice or cold packs used over 20 minutes without a veterinarian’s supervision can lead to nerve damage. Extend-A-Cool is a mild cooling therapy that reduces the lower leg temperature 6 to 8oF degrees, and can easily be used safely for at least 6 hours.
• Can I take Extend-A-Cool to events, shows and on trail rides? Extend-A-Cool is great to take along. Due to its small size, it easily fits in saddle bags, in the horse trailer, in the barn or in your vehicle.
• Can the product be frozen or refrigerated? The product is not harmed if accidentally frozen. However we do not recommend freezing the product for use on horses without the advice of your veterinarian. The product can be refrigerated to give additional cooling for the first 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the product will attain the same temperature as non-refrigerated product.
• I left my package in a hot vehicle. Can I still use it? If Extend-A-Cool is in its sealed original package, the product is still usable.
• What is the self life of Extend-A-Cool? In its original unopened sealed package, Extend-A-Cool should be good for up to 5 years.
• I only need one of the Cooling Sheets in the package. What should I do with the other one? The second sheet can be stored in the original package if the package is tightly resealed. Alternatively, the second sheet can be placed in a sealable plastic bag and make sure the bag is sealed tightly to protect it from drying out. The product should stay usable for several weeks.
• Can I reuse Extend-A-Cool? The Mesh Wrap can be reused. Hand washing is recommended if needed. The Cooling Sheet cannot be reused after the initial 6 to 7 hours of use. However, if you need to only use the product for a few hours, it can be used again later if properly handled. Remove the product from the horse and cover the gel side with the clear cellophane cover originally over the product. Then place the product in a sealable plastic bag and make sure the bag is sealed to protect the product from drying out. The product should stay usable for several weeks.
• Can I put a boot or a wrap over Extend-A-Cool? It is not recommended to cover Extend-A-Cool. The product needs air to work properly. Covering Extend-A-Cool will cut down on the effectiveness of Extend-A-Cool.
• Can I place medications or salves under Extend-A-Cool? Extend-A-Cool has not been tested with medications or salves and should not be used in conjunction with medications or salves in the covered area.
• Can I use Extend-A-Cool over a wound? Extend-A-Cool has not been tested over a wound. We do not recommend that the product be used over a wound.