FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
SIDELINES APRIL 2013 45
Alexandra enjoys a victory gallop.
Photo by Parker/Russell – The Book LLC 2013
9.
How did you start EquiFit?
Over 40 years ago, my parents started a company, AliMed,
Inc., that designs, manufactures and distributes medical supply
products. I saw how many of these products and the technologies
used in them, could be adapted for the beneft of horses. Most
EquiFit products utilize material and technologies used in the
human medical and sports felds. So in the year 2000 I started
EquiFit as a way to help horses, especially those involved in
competition.
10.
We understand that you have recently unveiled
some exciting new products, what are they?
Yes, we are very proud of two new products in particular - the
D-Teq line of boots and the IceAir Cold Therapy Boots. We’re
always hunting for new materials that better suit the equine athlete
and the conditions they compete under. We work closely with our
riders, trainers, managers and grooms to create products they
need and want. The D-Teq line was a natural progression for
us. We combined elements of our trusted T-Boot line with new
technology being used in other applications. As with most of our
products, we utilized material used in the human medical and
sports felds and adapted it for the equine athlete. The D-Teq line
actually includes technology from both state-of-the-art running
shoes as well as military protection equipment. The IceAir Cold
Therapy Boots work to reduce infammation and control swelling
and pain. They are the only ice boots on the market that offer
cold therapy with adjustable air compression. They are ideal for
rehabilitation and pre/post exercise treatment.