Equine Therapy Science

Diagram showing how the VanHorn electromagnetic radial shockwave handpiece converts electrical energy into a mechanical pressure pulse in horse tissue.
Equine Shockwave Therapy: How Electromagnetic Radial Technology Works
A simplified look at the physics, controls, specifications, and equine research behind VanHorn's electromagnetic radial shockwave system. Read more...
Class 3B versus Class 4 equine laser comparison
Class 3B vs. Class 4 Lasers for Horses: Power, Portability & Practical Use
Class 3B or Class 4 for horses? A concise, visual guide to portability, price, output, application style and intended use, plus why more watts do not automatically mean better photobiomodulation. Read more...
LED versus Class 3B versus Class 4 photobiomodulation for horses
LED vs. Class 3B vs. Class 4 Lasers: Same Light Family, Different Tools
LEDs, portable Class 3B lasers and professional Class 4 lasers can all deliver photon therapy, but they differ in coverage, precision, speed and safety. Read more...
Scientific comparison of PEMF, radial shockwave, and TECAR therapy for horses, showing magnetic, mechanical, and radiofrequency energy delivery.
PEMF vs. Shockwave vs. TECAR for Horses: What Is the Difference?
PEMF, shockwave, and TECAR are not three versions of the same therapy. Learn how magnetic, mechanical, and radiofrequency energy differ, and where each modality fits in equine care. Read more...
Eiren VanHorn discussing how engineering principles apply to evaluating equine therapy equipment.
“You Aren’t a Vet.” So What Makes Me Qualified to Talk About Equine Therapy Equipment?
A simple explanation of why a nuclear criticality engineer can be highly effective at analyzing equine therapy products/devices — and why understanding the machine is a different question from diagnosing... Read more...
Equine red light therapy guide explaining VanHorn's 660, 850, and 940 nm wavelength design.
Red Light Therapy Q&A: Why I Engineered My Equine Products Differently
A practical Q&A on why I designed my equine red light products around 660, 850, and 940 nm wavelengths, how photobiomodulation differs from laser therapy and PEMF, and what actually... Read more...
Scientific comparison of static magnetic horse blankets and active PEMF therapy equipment.
Therapy Horse Blankets with Fridge magnets on them?: Static Magnets, Bad Citations & Equine Marketing
A nuclear engineer’s breakdown of why static magnetic blankets and wraps are not PEMF, what controlled equine studies actually found, and how scientific citations get misused in equine therapy marketing. Read more...
Scientific guide to 940 nm near-infrared light and equine red light therapy.
Why 940 nm Matters: The Science Behind This Near-Infrared Wavelength
A concise look at why 940 nm became such an important part of my red light product line, including research on tissue transmission, ligament-derived stem cells, cartilage biology and why... Read more...