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This XL equine back pad wraps the back and loin in 720 LED chips across two clinically relevant wavelengths — 660nm visible red for surface tissue and 850nm near-infrared for deeper structures — then shuts itself off after a timed 15-minute session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the barn, not the lab bench: flexible enough to follow the contour of the back, secured by a single elastic barrel strap, and operated by one button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-specbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-num\"\u003e720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hb-lbl\"\u003eLED CHIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-num\"\u003e660\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003enm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hb-lbl\"\u003eVISIBLE RED\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-num\"\u003e850\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003enm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hb-lbl\"\u003eNEAR-INFRARED\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-num\"\u003e18×16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hb-lbl\"\u003eCOVERAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-num\"\u003e15\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003emin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hb-lbl\"\u003eAUTO TIMER\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Horse's Back Needs Its Own Pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equine back is a large, muscular, curved surface — and it is nothing like a leg. A boot or a small spot device simply cannot deliver light evenly across the topline and loin, and holding a handheld torch over that much area is neither practical nor consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the reasoning behind a dedicated back pad. Three things have to be right at once:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnough area.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covering a meaningful span of the back in a single placement, rather than treating a hand-sized patch at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact that follows the contour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light works best in close, even contact with the body; a rigid panel bridges over the curve of the back and wastes output into the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-free security.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fifteen minutes is a long time to stand and hold something on a horse — and a horse that shifts will unseat anything that isn't strapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pad is designed around those three constraints specifically for the back and loin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Wavelengths, Two Depths — Why Both Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all red light is the same, and the horse's back is not a single-depth target. It has surface tissue and skin at the top, and substantial muscle underneath. A pad that only emits one wavelength addresses only one of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-wave\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-wcol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisible Red\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-nm\"\u003e660nm · 240 chips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light you can see glowing through the pad. Red light at 660nm is absorbed more readily at and near the surface, making it the relevant wavelength for skin and superficial tissue across the topline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-wcol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNear-Infrared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hb-nm\"\u003e850nm · 480 chips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvisible to the eye — you will not see it, but it is working. Near-infrared at 850nm penetrates further than red light, reaching the deeper structures beneath the surface, such as the back's muscle mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning 240 LEDs carrying 720 chips in total — 240 red and 480 near-infrared — means both depths are covered in the same 15-minute session, over the same area, without repositioning the pad or swapping devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pad Is Designed to Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing precise about this matters more than making big promises. Devices of this class are intended to provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary relief of minor muscle pain and minor joint pain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary increase in local blood circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary relaxation of muscles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, owners and yards typically reach for a back pad in three situations: after work, as part of a post-exercise routine; before work, as part of a warm-up routine; and as ongoing maintenance for a horse in regular training, where the back takes consistent load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is not:\u003c\/strong\u003e this pad is not a cure, not a diagnostic tool, and not a substitute for veterinary care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Back signs in horses — soreness, resistance, a change in the way your horse goes — have many possible causes, and the honest, correct first step is always a veterinary examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Barn: Design Details That Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible, conforming body.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad bends with the shape of the back and loin, so the LED surface stays against the horse rather than tenting over the curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle elastic barrel strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e One strap passes under the barrel and holds the pad in position — no assistant required, and no holding it in place for the whole session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-button operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single power button on the outer face. No menus, no app, no settings to get wrong with cold hands in a winter barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 15-minute timer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad switches itself off at the end of the recommended session, so you can't accidentally over-run a treatment while you're doing something else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 18\" × 16\" footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e 45cm × 40cm of LED surface covers a useful span of back in one placement — and the same pad can be repositioned to the legs when you need it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It on Your Horse's Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Start with a clean, dry coat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight has to reach the skin. Mud, caked sweat, and heavy dirt sit between the LEDs and the horse and simply block output — a quick groom first is the single easiest way to get the most out of every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Position the pad and strap it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pad over the target area of the back or loin so it lies flat against the body, then run the elastic strap under the barrel and secure it. The pad should sit snug and in contact — not tented, not sliding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Press the button — one 15-minute session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress power and let the internal timer do the work. The recommended treatment time is 15 minutes with the pad wrapped in place, after which the pad shuts off automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Repeat sensibly, then taper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSessions can be repeated 2 to 3 times per day initially, then reduced to an as-needed basis. The pad ships with an easy-to-use manual covering the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not exceed 30 minutes in a single treatment. More is not better with light therapy. Follow the manual, keep sessions within the recommended window, and let your veterinarian guide frequency for any specific issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hb-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eCoverage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\" × 16\" (45cm × 40cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eLEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 LEDs — 720 LED chips in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eVisible red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 chips at 660nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eNear-infrared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 chips at 850nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eTimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal timer — auto shut-off at 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eMaximum per treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not exceed 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eSecuring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElastic under-barrel strap, hands-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eAreas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and loin; also usable on legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"hb-rl\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy-to-use manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Fits in Your Horse's Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most useful thing we can tell you about red light therapy for a horse's back is where the line sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs alongside good care — a properly fitting saddle, appropriate work, correct farriery, and veterinary attention when something changes. Used that way, as part of a routine or within a vet-guided plan, a back pad is a practical, low-effort tool you can run yourself, in your own yard, without booking anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not belong in front of a diagnosis. If your horse's back is sore, if performance has dropped, if there's resistance or lameness — that is a signal to call your vet, not a signal to reach for a device first. Back signs can stem from many different underlying causes, and using any therapy to make a horse feel more comfortable without knowing why can allow a real problem to progress quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-vet\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  red light therapy products are intended to provide temporary relief of minor muscle pain, joint pain, and minor arthritis pain, muscle spasms, a temporary increase in local blood circulation, and temporary relaxation of muscles. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent specific diseases or medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information on this page is educational and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian regarding your horse's health, and follow their guidance for any diagnosed condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-close\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFifteen Minutes. Two Wavelengths. Hands Free.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed light therapy for horses' back doesn't need to be complicated — it needs enough coverage, both wavelengths, close contact, and a timer that stops you overdoing it. That's exactly what this pad is: strap it on, press the button, and let it run while you get on with the rest of your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-q\"\u003eHow does red light therapy for a horse's back work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-a\"\u003eThis back pad delivers two wavelengths of light into the tissue at once: visible red light at 660nm, which is absorbed more at the surface, and invisible near-infrared light at 850nm, which reaches deeper structures. The pad carries 240 LEDs made up of 720 diode chips in total — 240 red (660nm) and 480 near-infrared (850nm) — held in close, even contact across the horse's back. Devices of this type are intended to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, a temporary increase in local blood circulation, and temporary relaxation of muscles. Red light therapy is a supportive, complementary measure used alongside proper veterinary and management care — it is not a cure and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-q\"\u003eWhat size is the horse back pad and does it fit all horses?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-a\"\u003eThe pad measures 18 inches by 16 inches (45cm × 40cm), which is sized to cover a meaningful area of the equine back rather than a small spot. It is flexible, so it conforms to the contour of the back and loin instead of sitting rigidly on top, and it is secured with an elastic strap that passes under the barrel so the pad stays in place hands-free. Because it is a pad rather than a fitted rug, it suits a wide range of horse sizes and can also be positioned on other areas such as the legs. For very large areas or full-body coverage you would need a larger blanket-style system, but for targeted back and loin work this size is designed to give useful coverage in one placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-q\"\u003eHow long should you use a red light therapy pad on a horse's back?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-a\"\u003eThe pad has a built-in timer that automatically switches it off after 15 minutes, which is the recommended session length when the pad is wrapped in place. Sessions can be repeated 2 to 3 times per day initially, then reduced to an as-needed basis. Importantly, you should not run the device for more than 30 minutes in any single treatment. The automatic shut-off is there so you don't have to watch the clock and so a session can't accidentally run long. Treatment times vary with what you are supporting, so follow the included manual and your veterinarian's guidance rather than assuming longer is better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-q\"\u003eWhat are the wavelengths 660nm and 850nm for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-a\"\u003eThey do different jobs, which is why this pad uses both. 660nm is visible red light — you can see it glowing — and it is absorbed more readily at and near the surface, making it relevant for skin and superficial tissue. 850nm is near-infrared light, which is invisible to the eye and penetrates further, so it reaches deeper structures beneath the surface such as muscle. The horse's back has both surface tissue and deeper muscle, so a pad carrying both wavelengths covers both depths in a single session. In this pad the ratio is 240 red chips at 660nm and 480 near-infrared chips at 850nm across 240 LEDs, for 720 chips in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use this red light pad on my horse's back without a vet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hb-faq-a\"\u003eRed light therapy is a supportive tool, not a diagnostic or curative one, so it should sit alongside veterinary care rather than replace it. If your horse is showing back soreness, a change in performance, resistance under saddle, or any lameness, the right first step is a veterinary examination to find out what is actually going on — back signs can have many different causes, and some need specific treatment. Once your vet has assessed your horse and agrees it is appropriate, a pad like this can be used as complementary support within their plan. What it should never do is mask signs or delay a diagnosis. For routine use on a sound horse, it can also be used for general maintenance and post-exercise recovery support as part of your normal routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PbmEquine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48409595445489,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/9064\/3697\/files\/DJI_20260528101718_0131_D.jpg?v=1784083312","url":"https:\/\/www.pbmequine.com\/products\/red-light-therapy-for-horses-back-pad","provider":"PbmEquine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}