I thought that I should write and thank you for introducing me to the Bioflow for pets in the light of Aldwick Colonnades win at Fontwell in April.

As you know Aldwick Colonnade is no spring chicken in equine terms and sustained a badly strained ligament. The vets were convinced this would end her racing career; but ever the optimists we gave her a rest and started to race her again in January this year.

After the first couple of runs I feared that my optimism was misplaced and the vets were right because her injured joint felt very warm and she was not happy on it. At that stage I tried the Bioflow by attaching it to the area just below her joint.

Nearly immediately the joint began to feel better and she went on to race in more comfort eventually winning in April. Whilst this was the first time I have used Bioflow on a racehorse I am convinced that in this case it helped the circulation in the area of the old injury which in turn helped the mare remain sound.

It is a simple device but with a logical effect and I will certainly be using it on other horses.

We have had fantastic results with our horse who was due to be put to sleep.

CATHERINE STEVEN

I'm writing to let you know of the success I've had using a Bioflow on my two year old horse. At six months she fractured a bone in her foot causing very slight lameness, at this stage undetected on X-ray.

It was, therefore, thought that the problem was due to an imbalance in the growth of her foot, so a remedial farrier was called to assist. This aggravated the situation leading to a dramatic increase in lameness and referral to Liverpool University Veterinary Hospital where the fracture then showed on high powered X-ray equipment.

Although healing was well underway, it was thought arthritis could be setting in. An injection into the joint and rest followed, with no improvement. At eighteen months old no more could be done!

The foot was losing its function of pumping the blood back through lack of correct contact with the ground. I believe that through the use of Bioflow and controlled levelling of the foot, the blood supply has increased to the damaged area and has not only arrested the situation but appears to have regained the foot's correct function and she is no longer lame.