This therapeutic back pad uses state-of-the-art Welltex fabric, which contains polyester thread embedded with a fine ceramic powder. Designed to reflect the horses own body-warmth, it creates a soothing infrared thermal heat, which can help alleviate pain associated with inflamed muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. Used for both injury prevention as well as injury recovery. The back pad helps to warm up your horses back before exercise, loosening up the muscles. The special fabric reflects body heat and relaxes muscles. Nylon girth straps allow the use of a surcingle and is perfect for use pre-competition, pre-training, or overnight under your horses blanket. A hook-and-loop fasteners strip detaches and this pad may be sewn into an existing blanket.