By MARLEY LIEN-GONZALEZ
With her patented design, Jackie Jolie is thoughtfully crafting products for the ultimate care and comfort of horses, dogs, and more. Using innovative light technology, her business EquiSol has the ambitious goal to heal pets worldwide.
Offering red and infrared light therapy, EquiSol’s line includes full-body blankets, bell boots, and leg wraps. EquiSol is designed for safety and versatility to be used by any equestrian.
Why Red Light?
The circulation of blood through the cardiovascular system from the heart throughout a mammal’s body allows proper function of the organs, overall health, healing of various forms, and delivery of nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body (the National Library of Medicine). Increasing circulation allows the healing process to progress more rapidly by providing tissue with essential components necessary for repair. From decades of scientific research on various mammals, red and infrared light increase circulation across all treated areas.
EquiSol blankets and products are used for any ailment that circulation aids in, areas such as prevention, healing, recovery, and rehab. They help hair regrowth, nerve regeneration, cardiovascular issues, soft tissue repair, prevent scar tissue, and just promote faster healing and pain relief.
While there are many therapies proven to increase circulation, most require supervision, a literal hands-on approach, and, in some cases, a vet to administer. EquiSol was designed with the practical, economic horse owner in mind, offering an accessible and efficient solution for equine care. It is simple to leave a horse on cross-ties or minimally attended while a rider is in and out cleaning tack, grooming their next horse, or picking stalls.
“Truly what many horses need, especially when there’s an injury or an illness, is light enhancement treatment every day or sometimes twice a day. I wanted to make that logistically simple for horse owners, grooms, and barn managers to implement with EquiSol,” says Jolie.
“We designed for simplicity in the barn and for anyone to be able to use. Practitioners don’t need to worry about harm- there is the easy on and off button, there’s a built-in 15-minute timer, and it turns off on its own.”
A Beginning in Bodywork
Jolie has spent the last 15 years as an equine and canine bodyworker, particularly catering to high-level performance horses. To her, better performance and better results have always started internally–with the comfort of the horse.
“It’s very fulfilling to help the horses and empower the owners,” says Jolie. “I had a very natural, holistic mindset for healing. The whole body is connected.”
EquiSol’s red and infrared light therapy blankets were designed from the vantage point of thousands of hours of bodywork. They have full body coverage; neck, poll, and even belly band pieces. “Both the dog and the horse blankets have a belly band. For horses, that covers castration scars, colic surgery scars, C-section scars, and bloating. It also has the ability to treat the abdominal muscles, lungs, the heart, and the microbiome in the gut. Same thing with dogs–they have spay and neuter scars, C-sections, bloat, and many of the same issues.”
“In my years of bodywork, I needed a full body session to really see a transformation. Even if there’s an injured tendon or ligament, or it’s their back that’s bothering them, you really want the whole body to get supported, because four-legged animals, especially horses, use another part of the body to compensate when one area is injured. It was important to me that EquiSol offered a full body therapy,” said Jolie.
A Mission of Bringing Light
Jolie hopes that as people use red and infrared light therapy as the ultimate supplement in increasing circulation and comfort and promoting healing at a faster rate, they also recognize the many benefits of letting their animals just be outside. Horses naturally circulate and increase blood flow through constant movement and walking around. Horses that are in stalls for the majority of their lives can benefit from being in the sun, getting turn-out, going for long walks, and of course, using EquiSol therapy as a supplement, not a replacement, for being in nature and out in the sun.
“You can never really replace the sun. No product out there, no device, nothing will ever fully replicate it; but at EquiSol, we’ve harnessed the power of light,” said Jolie. The next steps for EquiSol are to elevate animal welfare and recovery across the globe. In development is a cat pad with EquiSol technology, which will be able to fit in a cat carrier and cater to a variety of different animals.
“I really would love to be able to help working animals, horses, and military or service dogs, and eventually raise the money for a full set of blankets for humane shelters and sanctuaries,” says Jolie, “The sooner you can heal a horse or a dog from an injury or surgery, then the sooner you can get them out for adoption. There are so many animals that are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, and depression; EquiSol could really help them relax and rest while they heal.”
Benefits of Red and Near Infrared Therapy
Reduces Cellular Inflammation: Helps alleviate inflammation at the cellular level.
Enhances Blood Circulation: Boosts blood flow to tissues, promoting health and vitality.
Accelerates Wound Healing: Speeds up the healing process of wounds and improves the appearance of scars.
Increases Cellular Energy: Enhances energy (ATP) production within cells for better function.
Stimulates Lymphatic Activity: Activates the lymphatic system, supporting detoxification and reducing swelling.
Muscle Relaxation: Assists in relaxing muscles to ease tension and discomfort.
Promotes Endorphin Release: Encourages the release of endorphins, providing natural pain relief.
Encourages Cellular Repair: Boosts RNA and DNA synthesis, aiding the repair of damaged cells.
Supports Bone Healing: Aids in the healing process of bone issues such as fractures and breaks.
