Blood starts to flow through the entire body up to four times faster, resulting in an increased distribution of oxygen and nutrients. Thanks to the widening of blood vessels, oxygen-rich blood goes to deeply located structures, which cannot be achieved by other means. Muscles, tired and tense by long-lasting, monotonous trainings, are relaxed and regenerated

The body, stimulated by a strong stimulus, begins to produce two extremely important hormones: testosterone and endorphins. Testosterone is responsible for building muscle mass and achieving strength, while endorphins are the hormones of happiness. They not only make you feel better, but also, in the case of horses, they bring them back to their natural mental state, reducing the problem described by riders as „lack of self-confdence and faith in one’s own skills”

Along with cooling and blood supply of tissues, the quality of collagen – protein which is the basic building material of tendons – improves. It has a very high resistance to stretching. Its poor quality, or loss, leads to unpleasant injuries associated with tendons. These injuries make it impossible for the horse to train and it is sent to rehabilitation, so it is not possible to work effectively on its potential. A correctly carried out cryotherapy treatments cycle improves the quality of collagen, its elasticity and consequently, reduces the frequency of injuries by up to three times.

After the treatment, the horse undergoes kinesitherapy, i.e. a training which should include: lunge, treadmill, walk, paddock, carousel, as well as general exercises. The horse’s muscles are relaxed, the tissues are rich in oxygen and nutrients, and the testosterone and endorphins present in the hormonal system make it full of strength and energy to exercise. This is the moment of the highest training efciency, during which strength, endurance and resistance are clearly increased.