Heating Rug "St. Moritz"

Heat at the touch of a button

Features and Highlights:
 

Unique thanks to mobile heat technology

• Therapy Effect
  • Relieves muscle tension
  • Promotes blood circulation
  • Enhances the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue
  • Supports the removal of metabolic waste products
  • May improve mobility
  • Improves well-being
  • May enhance performance
  • Supports recovery
• Areas of application
  • For supporting horses with PSSM
  • May support muscle activity in MIM
  • May help relieve discomfort and promote mobility in arthritis (except during acute flare-ups)
  • Preparation for training
  • Recovery after training
  • During Transport
  • As a rehab companion after injuries or strain
  • For heat therapy
  • While hand-walking
• Includes durable Eremit battery with charging cable

The smart way to recover

• 3 heat levels
  • Red (1) Intense Heat
  • Orange (2) Medium Heat
  • Yellow (3) Gentle Heat
• Automatic heat control
  • Blue (4) Combination Program of Intense and Medium Heat
• Dual heating coils for maximum warmth
  • Contact-based deep heat is more effective than superficial infrared radiation from solariums
• Double chest closure
• Belly Straps and Detachable Leg Straps

Clever insulation for long-lasting warmth

• Premium wool
• Insulated back section without cold bridges
• Breathable

Developed in collaboration with a leading technology partner for innovative heat concepts in the automotive industry.

This heated blanket “St. Moritz” combines cutting-edge engineering with practical application in equestrian sports. Developed in collaboration with a leading technology partner for innovative heat concepts in the automotive industry, it meets the highest technical standards in safety, functionality, and reliability. It supports the musculoskeletal system through targeted heat application, promotes circulation, relieves tension, and thereby contributes to improved mobility, recovery, and overall well-being. With multiple heating levels – ranging from gentle base warmth to intense deep heat as well as an automatic program – the intensity can be flexibly adjusted to suit training, everyday use, or rehabilitation. Thanks to the insulated back section, the generated warmth remains evenly distributed, while breathable materials such as wool ensure a dry and comfortable wearing experience. Whether before riding, during lunging, in transport, or as a rehab companion: this blanket is highly versatile and provides reliable support in every situation.

• Therapy Effect – Warmth that makes healing tangible: Warmth is far more than just pleasant – it plays a crucial physiological role in the musculoskeletal system of horses. Heat causes blood vessels to dilate, stimulating circulation and improving the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue. At the same time, metabolic waste products can be transported away more quickly, which relieves the muscles and reduces tension. Horses with metabolic or muscular disorders such as MIM (Myofibrillar Myopathy) or PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) particularly benefit from targeted heat application, as it helps regulate muscle activity and can alleviate pain.

  • Relieves muscle tension
  • Promotes blood circulation
  • Enhances the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue
  • Supports the removal of metabolic waste products
  • May improve mobility
  • Improves well-being
  • May enhance performance
  • Supports recovery
     

• Areas of application – the right support for every moment: The possible uses of the blanket are diverse, ranging from training and leisure to rehabilitation. Heat supports the entire musculoskeletal system by promoting circulation, loosening the muscles, and preparing the body more effectively for physical exertion. Especially before riding, lunging, or working in the horse walker, it can make a significant difference, as the horse approaches the task more relaxed and supple. After exertion, heat accelerates recovery and helps prevent muscle soreness or tension. In everyday situations as well—such as during transport or hand-walking—the blanket provides increased comfort and relief. Horses with metabolic or muscular disorders such as PSSM or MIM benefit greatly from heat application, as it eases muscle strain and can prevent cramping. Horses with arthritis also often experience a noticeable improvement in mobility through warmth—though it is important not to use heat during acute inflammatory flare-ups, as the increased circulation may worsen inflammation. In this way, targeted heat therapy not only contributes to overall health but also supports horses with special needs in training, daily life, and rehabilitation.

  • For supporting horses with PSSM
  • May support muscle activity in MIM
  • May help relieve discomfort and promote mobility in arthritis (except during acute flare-ups)
  • Preparation for training
  • Recovery after training
  • During Transport
  • As a rehab companion after injuries or strain
  • For heat therapy
  • While hand-Walking
     

• Includes long-lasting Eremit battery – power that never fades: The heated blanket comes with a durable Eremit battery and charging cable included. The battery is equipped with an intelligent overheating protection system that ensures maximum safety. Important to note: charging takes around 6 hours – a deliberate safety factor, since fast charging always carries higher risks. The battery can be charged in two ways: either it stays inside the blanket and is charged via the hidden connector behind the zipper, or it can be removed and charged separately. This flexible solution ensures safe handling and an always-ready battery. If needed, an additional battery is also available separately – ideal for always having a second one ready to use.

  • 100% Power (Red Level 1), battery life is approx. 1 hour
  • 70% Power (Orange Level 2), battery life is approx. 90 minutes
  • 50% Power (Yellow Level 3), battery life is approx. 2 hours
  • Predefined program (Blue Level 4), 30 minutes of intense heat, 45 minutes of medium heat (1.15 hours)
     

• 3 heat levels – the right intensity for training, everyday use, and recovery: The blanket features three individually adjustable intensity levels that can be flexibly tailored to your horse’s needs. A gentle setting is ideal for everyday use or recovery, while medium and higher levels can be used specifically for training preparation or after more intense exertion. This way, your horse always receives exactly the warmth it needs in any given situation.

  • Red (1) Intense Heat: The intense heat level is particularly suitable when deep muscle relaxation is required. It promotes circulation, helps relieve tension, and can support muscle activity in conditions such as MIM or help prevent cramping in PSSM. For horses with arthritis—outside of acute flare-ups—this setting is also ideal for reducing stiffness and improving mobility. It is likewise recommended before training or lunging, when the muscles need to be optimally prepared.

  • Orange (2) Medium Heat: The medium heat level provides a balanced intensity, making it suitable both for use after training and for everyday recovery. It supports the metabolism, promotes muscle regeneration, and can thereby enhance well-being. This setting is especially practical as a rehab companion, as it delivers targeted but not excessive warmth, supporting long-term performance and recovery.

  • Yellow (3) Gentle Heat: The gentle heat level is perfect for relaxed situations and everyday use. It provides soothing base warmth, promotes general mobility, and can give horses a pleasant body feeling during transport or while hand-walking. This makes it a reliable companion in both daily life and leisure.

• Automatic heat control – always in the right rhythm: The integrated program regulates heat supply in set intervals and automatically adjusts the intensity. The application begins on a higher level to specifically loosen the muscles, then automatically switches to gentler settings. This prevents the horse from overheating or being exposed to intense heat for too long. At the same time, you don’t have to constantly monitor the blanket, but can rely on safe and consistent use – giving you more flexibility and your horse maximum comfort.

  • Blue (4) Combination Program of Intense and Medium Heat: This program is particularly suitable for longer applications where the horse should be optimally prepared while avoiding overheating – ideal before training sessions, during rehab measures, or whenever a balanced mix of warm-up and relaxation is needed.

• Dual heating coils for maximum warmth – reliable power for every use: In the back area, the double-laid heating coils run across the blanket, highlighted on the outside by a distinctive orange seam. Flowing in long, curved lines over the entire back, they provide the muscles with evenly distributed, soothing warmth. At full power, the blanket reaches a contact temperature of around 45 °C. This intensity is strong enough to penetrate deep into the muscles, boost circulation, and release tension—yet still regulated to remain comfortable and safe for horses. The result: greater mobility, improved recovery, and enhanced well-being.

  • In studies on heat therapy, contact heat is often rated as at least two to three times more effective than superficial infrared irradiation from solariums when it comes to the muscle-warming effect in relation to tissue temperature increase.

• Double chest closure – secure fit with every movement: The front section of the blanket is equipped with two overlapping fastening mechanisms – sturdy, adjustable Velcro on both the inside and outside. This system not only ensures a particularly secure hold but also serves an important practical purpose: since the battery is located in the chest area, its weight is evenly distributed through the double fastening. The chest position was deliberately chosen, as it provides the horse with the greatest freedom of movement when lying down or rolling, preventing pressure points or restrictions.

• Belly Straps and Detachable Leg Straps – secure fit and easy handling: The straps are individually adjustable and easy to open and close, making handling particularly simple. The leg straps are detachable, allowing you to flexibly adapt the blanket – ideal for your horse's needs.

• Premium wool – natural and sustainable fiber quality for maximum comfort: For our heated blanket, we deliberately rely on high-quality natural fibers, as few materials combine as many positive properties as wool. It is thermoregulating and insulating, ensuring pleasant warmth in winter while preventing heat build-up. Its antibacterial and hypoallergenic nature makes it especially skin-friendly. Combined with the heating function, wool unfolds its full strength: it stores the generated warmth, distributes it evenly, and thus prolongs the soothing effect. That’s exactly why we chose this exceptional and sustainable natural material – it makes the blanket not only comfortable but also highly effective.

• Insulated back section without cold bridges – consistently effective from the very start: To ensure the blanket’s heat effect is utilized to its fullest, the back area is fully insulated. This prevents uncontrolled heat loss and ensures that the intensity of the application remains steady. Cold bridges occur wherever there are material interruptions or less insulated areas – they conduct stored heat outward more quickly and allow cold to penetrate in those spots. The result would be uneven temperatures and a significantly reduced effect. Thanks to the continuous insulation, the generated warmth remains evenly distributed, consistently retained, and able to fully unfold its benefits on the muscles.

• Breathable – comfort through constant circulation: The breathability of the heated blanket is a key element of its functionality. It ensures that excess moisture in the form of water vapor is released outward without allowing the stored heat to escape. This prevents heat build-up beneath the blanket or the horse from sweating. Especially during longer use, this is crucial for keeping the muscles consistently warm while protecting the body from overheating. For this purpose, we use wool, whose natural fiber structure further promotes moisture transport. The result is a dry, comfortable wearing experience – even during intensive use.

• Developed in collaboration with a leading technology partner for innovative heat concepts in the automotive industry: The technology used in this heated blanket was developed by a German technology partner specializing in heat concepts for the automotive industry. The company focuses on the development of hardware, software, and innovative wearable solutions. Through this collaboration, state-of-the-art engineering, precise manufacturing expertise, and the highest quality standards are directly integrated into the product – a guarantee of reliability, safety, and technical excellence.

Did you know… that the warmth from our heated blanket not only penetrates directly into the deeper muscle layers but can also be used anywhere? Unlike a fixed solarium, which merely radiates the surface and is tied to one location, the blanket distributes heat evenly across the horse’s entire back and works exactly where it’s needed. A solarium works with infrared radiation that reaches the horse from a certain distance. However, due to the coat, skin thickness, and uneven exposure, the heat usually only affects the upper skin layers before dissipating outward again. The heated blanket, on the other hand, lies in direct contact with the horse’s body – the warmth is conducted straight into the tissue without being weakened by air or fur. This promotes circulation, supports the removal of metabolic by-products, and effectively relieves tension. As a result, the horse not only benefits from the advantages of professional heat therapy but also gains the flexibility to enjoy it anytime, anywhere.

Our innovative heated blanket “St. Moritz” combines state-of-the-art technology with the physiological needs of the horse, harnessing the healing power of targeted warmth. Heat dilates blood vessels, increases circulation, and thereby improves the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue, while metabolic by-products can be removed more quickly. This relieves the muscles, eases tension, and supports recovery, which not only promotes well-being and mobility but can also enhance performance. Horses with conditions such as PSSM, MIM, or arthritis particularly benefit from targeted heat application, as it can help relieve pain, prevent cramping, and support muscle activity – the only important consideration is that the blanket should not be used during acute inflammatory flare-ups, since heat boosts circulation and may intensify inflammation. The areas of application are diverse: whether for preparation before training, lunging, or work in the horse walker, for recovery after exertion, during transport, while hand-walking, or as a rehab companion – the blanket provides noticeable comfort in every situation. At its core is the durable Eremit battery with intelligent overheating protection, offering three heat levels and a predefined interval program: red (100% power) for intensive deep warmth with a runtime of about 1 hour, orange (70% power) for balanced warmth with around 90 minutes, yellow (50% power) for gentle everyday warmth lasting up to 2 hours, and the blue program, which combines intense and medium warmth and automatically regulates the intensity to avoid overheating. This ensures the horse always receives the right level of warmth for the situation without the need for constant monitoring. In the back area, double-laid heating coils run in flowing lines across the entire back, highlighted by the distinctive orange seam, providing evenly distributed warmth. At full power, the blanket reaches a contact temperature of around 45 °C – strong enough to work deep into the muscles, yet carefully regulated to remain safe and comfortable. Studies show that this direct contact heat is up to three times more effective than superficial infrared radiation from solariums, which mainly warms only the coat and skin surface. A thoughtful fastening system ensures a secure fit: the double front closure evenly distributes the weight of the chest-mounted battery, while adjustable belly and leg straps provide extra support and flexible adjustment. The outer material is made of high-quality natural wool, whose insulating, thermoregulating, antibacterial, and hypoallergenic properties perfectly complement the heating function. Wool stores the generated heat, distributes it evenly, and prevents heat build-up, as its natural fiber structure ensures breathability and releases excess moisture outward. At the same time, the back section is fully insulated so that no cold bridges arise and the warmth remains consistent across the entire surface. The blanket was developed in cooperation with a German technology partner for heat concepts in the automotive industry, specialized in innovative hardware, software, and wearable solutions. This technical expertise guarantees the highest quality standards, safety, and precision in every detail. The result is a heated blanket that perfectly unites therapeutic effectiveness, innovative technology, and practical application, offering a mobile and highly effective alternative to the traditional horse solarium.

FAQ about the heated blanket “St. Moritz”:

Innovations

• What is the difference compared to a horse solarium?
  A solarium works with infrared radiation that shines down onto the horse’s body and primarily warms the skin surface. The effect remains mostly superficial, as radiant heat can only penetrate deeper tissue layers to a limited extent, and is partly reflected or weakened by the coat, skin density, and surrounding air. Our heated blanket, on the other hand, relies on direct contact heat: the heating coils lie close to the body and transfer warmth directly into the tissue without detours. This allows the heat to be evenly distributed across the entire back and to penetrate the muscles much more effectively. Studies show that, compared to superficial infrared radiation, contact heat can be two to three times more effective in warming deeper muscle layers. There is also a practical advantage: while a solarium is permanently installed and requires a power connection, the heated blanket, thanks to its battery, can be used anywhere – mobile, flexible, and in almost any situation, whether in the stable, during transport, or for warming up before training.

• Can the blanket be used on a wet horse?
  Yes. The heating coils are coated with a special protective layer, making them resistant to water. Moisture and dampness therefore do not pose a risk. However, we recommend blanketing the horse only when it is slightly damp or towel-dried whenever possible, since warmth is more efficient on dry hair and can penetrate deeper into the muscles.

• Can the blanket be used during transport?
  Yes, the blanket is fully mobile and perfectly suited for transport. It helps prevent the muscles from cooling down and keeps the horse relaxed.

• How long does it take to charge the battery?
  Charging takes about 6 hours. This deliberate “slow charging” design enhances safety and extends the battery’s lifespan.

• Can the battery remain in the blanket while charging?
  Yes, the battery can either be charged inside the blanket via the hidden cable or removed and connected separately.

• Is a replacement battery available?
  Yes, an additional battery is also available separately – ideal if you want to use multiple batteries interchangeably.

Functions

• Can the blanket be used on top of another horse blanket?
  Yes, the heated blanket can be worn over a lightweight blanket if additional protection against moisture or dirt is needed. It is important that the underlying blanket is breathable to prevent heat build-up.

Material

• Can the blanket be washed?
  No. The blanket is not suitable for machine washing, as the battery connectors and heating coils are not designed to withstand a wash cycle. For cleaning, simply use a damp cloth or a soft brush to remove hair, dust, or light dirt.

• Why is the blanket insulated, and what exactly are cold bridges?
  Cold bridges occur wherever insulation is interrupted or the material is processed more thinly. In these areas, stored heat escapes more quickly, and cold can even penetrate from the outside. In a heated blanket, this would mean that the warming effect is uneven and certain areas are not optimally supplied. That’s why our heated blanket is fully insulated along the back, ensuring no cold bridges form. The warmth stays evenly within the tissue and can work consistently across the entire back—precisely where it is needed.