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New groundbreaking light therapy system developed by the people behind Cavaleros
Danish entrepreneurs are behind groundbreaking light therapy for horses and even the vet had to bow down: “It works!”
10.8.2022 12:20:21 CEST
Light therapy has long been a medically approved treatment for both humans and animals in the United States, but has only begun to be recognized in Denmark in the past few years. The technology enhances cell renewal and accelerates the healing process.
Cavalero founder Lars Kejser (48) and chief designer Mette Ringkjøbing (45) have once again taken the equestrian world by storm – this time with their light therapy brand, Wave Red Light Therapy, for horses.
Eva Götzsche, who runs the Straight Horse stud farm and has started dressage up to and including Prix St. George, has had great success with this light therapy.
“For me, Wave Red Light Therapy has resulted in faster healing of a tendon injury in my horse,” says Eva Gøtzsche, “I was told that the tendon injury would take at least 6 months to heal, but after three months it was completely healed. My vet had to bend over and say that it works, even though she didn't believe it at first.”
Gallop trainer Rikke Rohbach Bonde, who has also appeared in the TV2 documentary 'Højt til Hest', has also had good experiences with Wave Red Light Therapy.
"I use their light therapy every day – primarily for injured or challenged horses. Especially in areas where we also receive treatments from a veterinarian, so that we can continue the treatment ourselves," says Rikke Rohbach Bonde.
Wave RLT light therapy accelerates the healing process by increasing the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the affected area. At the same time, it stimulates the production of collagen, which is an important protein in the body that helps replace and repair damaged tissue and cells. Light therapy works particularly well for sprains, muscle strains and psoriasis.
Great flexibility
Light therapy is typically done using large stationary lamps, but as Mette Ringkjøbing herself points out, it is difficult to get an animal to remain still long enough for the light therapy to work. This is one of the reasons why she and founder Lars Kejser created their innovative and flexible system.
In close collaboration with their manufacturer and engineers, founder Lars Kejser and chief designer Mette Ringkjøbing have moved away from stationary lamps and instead developed a series of pads that can be placed directly on the horse. The pads come in different sizes and are available for, for example, the back, neck, legs and hooves. The pads have straps so that they can be easily placed on the horse, leaving the owners free to do other things in the meantime.
“There is virtually no place where you cannot use our Wave RLT products,” says Mette Ringkjøbing, “You can bend the product in all directions, which means you can easily attach it to the horse.”
Uses the latest technology
To find this innovative system, founder Lars Kejser and chief designer Mette Ringkjøbing have had to go through a long journey with many tests and optimizations.
“The light therapy we have today doesn't look like some of the first samples at all. The product has changed its appearance along the way and has become better and optimized,” says Mette Ringkjøbing, “So we are completely on the beat all the time, in order to be able to give customers the best product.”
Wave Red Light Therapy's pads run on batteries that can last up to 6-7 hours per charge. Lead designer Mette Ringkjøbing knew that it would give users greater flexibility if they weren't dependent on the pads being plugged into an outlet.
Easy and user-friendly system
Unlike laser therapy, which must be administered by a veterinarian, this type of light therapy can be used by anyone, giving horse owners the opportunity to treat their animals for tendon injuries and wounds.
“Their horses are their dearest possessions,” says founder Lars Kejser, to which Mette Ringkjøbing adds: “So if they can do something for their animals themselves, it means a lot. At the same time, you also feel an effect if you try the light therapy on yourself.”
For example, Gallop trainer Rikke Rohbach Bonde has not only had good experiences using Wave Red Light Therapy on her horses, but also on herself.
"I also use Wave Red Light Therapy on myself, and I can definitely feel that it works. I use it especially on the lower back and neck. If you were unfortunate enough to fall off a horse or something like that, I use it there too," says Rikke Rohbach Bonde.
Based on their great success with light therapy for horses, Cavaleros has therefore also developed the Wave RLT Pen 2.0, which is also light therapy intended for both animals and humans. This light therapy penetrates deep into the tissue, and is intended for acute or chronic conditions.
Press release Ritzau July 2022
Danish entrepreneurial company has taken the equestrian world by storm
