AE ArcEquine is a drug-free, non-invasive sub-sensory treatment device that uses microcurrent technology to facilitate the rapid repair of tissues, including tendons, ligaments, bone fractures, and wounds. It promotes effective dispersal and elimination of swelling, bruising, inflammation, pain, and lactic acid. AE ArcEquine can be used for prevention and maintenance as well as for repair and restoration.
AE ArcEquine is a drug-free, non-invasive sub-sensory treatment device that uses microcurrent technology to facilitate the rapid repair of tissues, including tendons, ligaments, bone fractures, and wounds. It promotes effective dispersal and elimination of swelling, bruising, inflammation, pain, and lactic acid. AE ArcEquine can be used for prevention and maintenance as well as for repair and restoration.
ArcEquine
User Manual
What Is ArcEquine?
ArcEquine is a drug free, non-invasive sub-sensory treatment device, which uses microcurrent
technology. Microcurrent technology works systemically at cellular level. It does not matter where
on the body the current is introduced, it will always ‘go’ to wherever the problem (injury/pain) is.
What Can ArcEquine Do For Your Horse?
• Facilitates the rapid repair of tissues, including tendons, ligaments, bone fractures and wounds,
often with little or no scar tissue
• Pre-existing scar tissue, both internal and external, no matter how chronic, is often replaced
by original tissue
• Promotes effective dispersal and elimination of swelling, bruising, inflammation, pain and
lactic acid
• Use before, on the way to, during, and on the way home from competition days to help the
horse remain calm, disperse lactic acid, and deal effectively with micro-tears in the tissues
• ArcEquine is equally effective for prevention and maintenance as it is for repair and restoration
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Contents
1 What is ArcEquine?
What can ArcEquine do for your horse?
2 How does ArcEquine work?
Some conditions ArcEquine has been successfully used for
3 Quick start guide
4/5 What is in the box
6 How to turn the Delivery Unit ON
How to turn the Delivery Unit OFF
Audible Beep Alert
7 How to know if there is sufficient charge
8 Charging the Delivery Unit
9 Positioning the Leg Strap and Delivery Unit
10 Selecting the Treatment Option
Programming the Delivery Unit
Activating the Treatment Option
11 Guide to Treatment Options
12/13 Recommended Rehabilitation Regime
14 Troubleshooting
Important information
15 Please note
Warranty
Disclaimers
16 Testimonials
Quick Start Guide
1 Make sure you have received everything in the box (Page 4/5)
2 Attach the carbon rubber ArcPads to the leg strap using the press studs
3 Secure and connect the Delivery Unit to the leg strap using the elasticated bands
(Page 6)
4 Turn the Delivery Unit ON (Page 6)
5 Make sure your Delivery Unit has sufficient charge (Page 7)
6 Select desired Treatment Option (Page 10)
7 Add a small amount of AE Gel onto each carbon rubber ArcPad
8 Attach leg strap containing the Delivery Unit to the leg, ensuring the spine of the
strap runs vertically along the side of the cannon bone
(Page 9)
9 Activate Treatment Option (Page 10)
10 Check for successful connectivity (Page 10)
11 Do not over tighten the elasticated Velcro straps
12 To protect the Delivery Unit, we advise that you cover loosely with a stable bandage
or boot
Actions 1-7 can be completed before entering the stable/approaching the horse
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How Does ArcEquine Work?
When there is tissue damage and inflammation, the electrical signals between the affected cells
are often impaired, which affects normal cellular activity. Microcurrent technology utilises minute
electrical currents, measured in millionths of an amp (microamps) that dramatically increase ATP
(energy) production in the cells. This significantly speeds up the rate of healing and tissue repair,
often with little or no scar tissue.
Some Conditions ArcEquine Has Been Successfully Used For:
• Abscesses
• Arthritis
• Behavioural Issues
• Bone Spavin
• Bursitis
• Inflammation
• Navicular
• Pain
• Sacroiliac
• Sarcoids
• Suspensory Ligament Injury (Suspensory Desmitis)
• Tendons (Deep Digital Flexor Tendon)
• Wounds
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Delivery Unit
Leg strap
Plug charger
Conductive gel
User manual
Carbon rubber
ArcPads
arcpads arcpads
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What Is In The Box?
1 x Delivery Unit
1 x Plug charger
1 x User manual
1 x Leg strap with press studs
2 x Carbon rubber ArcPads
1 x Conductive gel (250ml)
The Leg Strap:
The leg strap has been specifically designed for durability, comfort and connectivity. It can be
lightly brushed after each use but should not come into contact with water.
The Carbon Rubber ArcPads:
The carbon rubber ArcPads are robust and durable. They are fixed to the leg strap using press
studs and can be wiped clean with warm water after each use.
The AE Gel:
Our conductive gel has been specifically formulated for use with ArcEquine. The contents comply
with all equine and veterinary regulations and requirements. Use of this gel enables electrical
connectivity from the carbon rubber ArcPads, through the hair, to the skin of the horse. This gel
does not contain Propylene Glycol.
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Treatment Option indicators LEDs 1 – 4
How To Turn The Delivery Unit ON
Press and hold the left-hand button until it beeps, then release. Once the battery charge indication
has been shown (3 seconds) the left-hand button will light either green or red/amber.
Green: Indicates the Delivery Unit has sufficient battery to deliver the next Treatment Option
Red/Amber: Indicates the Delivery Unit needs charging.
How To Turn The Delivery Unit OFF
Press and hold the left-hand button. After a couple of seconds you will hear a confirmation beep,
then release. All the lights will then turn off.
Audible Beep Alert
The Delivery Unit is supplied with the audible beep alert ON.
Turning Audible Beep Alert ON/OFF:
• Ensure the delivery unit is turned ON
• Press and hold both buttons at the same time
• After 3 seconds you will hear 3 short beeps
High-High-High = Audible Beep Alert Enabled
High-High-Low = Audible Beep Alert Disabled
How To Know If There Is Sufficient Charge
When the Delivery Unit is turned ON, the Treatment
Option indication LEDs (1-4) will momentarily flash
Green and Red to show that they are functioning
correctly. They will then change to battery strength
indication mode.
100% charge
75% charge approx
50% charge approx
25% charge or less.
To be recharged after next Delivery Period
After 3 seconds, all LEDs will switch OFF, and the
LED (1-4) indicating the last Treatment Option
delivered will show constant amber/red.
The Delivery Unit is now ready for activation.
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Charging Status
Insert the lead of the Plug charger into the base of the Delivery Unit, insert the charger into the
wall socket, and switch ON.
When the wall socket is switched ON you will hear two short “beeps”, and the charging process
will begin
The battery charge status depends on the colour of the left hand button and the LEDs –
see illustration below:
■ ■ ■ ■ charging first quarter (Left button flashing red)
■ ■ ■ ■ charging second quarter (Left button flashing red)
■■■ ■ charging third quarter (Left button flashing red)
■■■■ charging fourth quarter (Left button flashing red)
■■■■ charging complete. Remain flashing for 5 minutes (Left Button flashing Green)
■ ■ ■ ■ Complete. All lights out, just the Left button flashing Green (until power
disconnected, then goes to sleep)
When the Delivery Unit is unplugged you will hear a single “beep”.
** Important **
Please charge fully upon receipt. Typically, a full charge will take between 4-5 hours, but may
be longer or shorter depending on various conditions.
Position The Leg Strap
And Delivery Unit:
• Attach the leg strap with the
Delivery Unit positioned to the
outside of the cannon bone
• Do not strap to an injured leg
• Do not overtighten
• Rotate the leg strap between
sound legs each day
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Selecting The Treatment Option
First choose the Treatment Option you wish
to deliver
(see guide on Page 8).
If you are not treating a specific injury/
condition but using the ArcEquine as part of
a prevention/maintenance regime, we
recommend that you first go through the
‘Initial 6 week Protocol’.
Programming The Delivery Unit
At the top of the Delivery Unit there are four
Treatment Option indicator LEDs. To select
your Treatment Option, press and release the
left-hand button and cycle through the LEDs
until the chosen Treatment Option is
illuminated.
As the Treatment Option is selected you will
hear a sequence of short, sharp beeps. The
number of beeps indicates the Treatment
Option number selected.
For example: 3 beeps = Treatment Option 3.
When the Delivery unit is switched ON, the
red/amber LED will indicate the last
Treatment Option delivered.
Activating The Treatment Option
Once the desired Treatment Option has been
selected, press and release the right-hand
button once. There will be an audible “beep”
and the Delivery Unit will begin delivery of a
3hour Treatment Option.
Once activated, the left-hand button will turn
off, and the right-hand button and Treatment
Option indicator LED will turn either:
Green: To indicate complete connectivity
Red: To indicate no connectivity at one or
more of the carbon rubber ArcPads, or the
connector from the strap has become
detached from the bottom of the Delivery
Unit.
After 30 seconds the Delivery Unit will go
into energy saving mode. The right-hand
button will turn off and the Treatment Option
indicator LED will begin to flash (Green) and
continue to do so throughout the delivery
period.
Treatment Treatment Treatment Treatment
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4
Initial 6 week Week 1 Weeks 2 and 3 Weeks 4, 5
Protocol and 6
Wound/ Week 1* Weeks 2 and 3 Weeks 4, 5
Tissue Repair and 6
Pain 3 weeks
Boost 3 weeks
Immune System
Eliminate Lactic Acid 3 weeks
Psychological Trauma 3 weeks
Undiagnosed 3 weeks
Lameness
Behavioural Problems 3 weeks
Competition Travelling to Between rounds/ Travelling home
an event After cross country from an event
Maintenance and 1 weekend
Prevention every month
*or until sound at walk, whichever is the longer. If there are associated behavioural issues, or if
there is a history of psychological trauma or significant physical trauma, please extend Phase 1
for a total of 3 weeks.
Please note, no two horses respond at the same rate, therefore timings shown serve only as a
guide and after completion of selected Treatment Option, it may be necessary to reassess and
repeat. This will not cause any harm, as you cannot overuse the ArcEquine.
Guide to Treatment Options
Each Treatment Option lasts 3 hours and should be repeated daily throughout the course of the
Treatment Protocol. The Delivery Unit will turn itself OFF after 3 hours.
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Recommended Rehabilitation Regime
It has been found that combining the use of the ArcEquine with a progressive and dynamic
rehabilitation programme enhances the effectiveness of Microcurrent Technology, especially where
there is tissue damage. This not only helps to speed regenerative repair, but also ensures a far
better outcome.
The following is a template, with timings shown serving only as a guide. It may be necessary to
reassess and repeat at each stage.
During Rehabilitation:
• Straight lines only
• On a good, firm surface
• No circles, poles, lunging etc
• No pinching or squeezing of any tendon, ligament etc
• No testing (flexion etc)
Recommended Rehabilitation Regime
Whilst on Treatment Option 1:
for 1 week or until the horse is sound at walk, whichever is the longer:
• No work
• Box rest (unless already turned out)
• Plenty of TLC
Whilst on Treatment Options 2 and 3:
Day Minutes Exercise
1 -3 15 Walk in hand
4 - 6 20
7 - 9 25
10 - 17 30
18 - 20 15 Walk under saddle
21 - 23 20
24 - 26 25
27 - 34 30
35 - 37 15 Walk and trot under saddle
38 - 40 20
41 - 43 25
44 - 51 30
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Troubleshooting
If the Treatment Option indicator LED has changed from green to red during the treatment and:
1) The right-hand button has lit up red:
This indicates a loss of connectivity. Either the lead has become disconnected from the bottom of
the Delivery Unit or one, or both, of the carbon rubber ArcPads are not making a good enough
connection to the skin to complete the circuit. Consider applying more gel.
2) The left-hand button has lit up red:
This indicates that there is insufficient power in the battery to complete delivery of the selected
Treatment Option. Please charge the unit until fully charged.
Should you require any assistance, contact: enquiries@arc-family.com
Important Information:
• Use of ArcEquine is in addition to, and in no way a substitute for your existing veterinary policy
and practice
• Protect your ArcEquine Delivery Unit and leg strap from wet and damp conditions. It is not
waterproof.
• The use of Microcurrent Technology can cause some dehydration. Please ensure your horse
always has access to clean fresh water when using the ArcEquine Unit
• A PDF of this manual along with further information is available on our website:
www.arcequine.com
Please Note:
Some horses with very thin/fair skin may, after prolonged use, develop a sensitivity reaction,
manifesting in a ‘rub’ type condition and even some loss of hair.
In order to prevent this, we make the following recommendations:
• Do not over tighten the elasticated Velcro straps. The carbon rubber ArcPads, plus AE gel
are extremely sensitive so no pressure is required to maintain a good contact
• Do not use for more than 3 hours in any single session
• Do not cover any injury with the leg strap/bandage
• Rotate the leg strap between sound legs each day
Warranty
ArcEquine offers a 2-year warranty from the date of your purchase of the ArcEquine Delivery
Unit.
Please note, failure to use genuine ArcEquine consumables, or the transfer of ownership to
another will invalidate any warranties.
Disclaimers
Users are responsible for the full reading and understanding of this User manual, and correct
and complete application of the User manual instructions.
ArcEquine is only for use specifically as directed on horses.
Notes: Notes:
enquiries@arc-family.com
www.arc-family.com
Testimonials
Richard Davison – Olympic Dressage Rider & International Trainer
“ArcEquine plays an important role in my competition horse management regime,
especially in injury prevention and accelerating recovery after training and competitions”.
Lucinda Fredericks – International Event Rider
“I love ArcEquine; it definitely speeds up recovery times for my horses and can be used to
treat many injuries and other health issues”.
Andre La Conte – International Dressage rider & Trainer
“ArcEquine REALLY works!!!”
Francis Whittington – Professional Rider & National Eventing Champion 2014
“ArcEquine enables our horses to be fit and well the day after an event as they were the
day before”
Kelsey Briggs – Professional Event Rider, Trainer & Equine Massage Therapist
“When my upper level eventer, Pirate, broke his neck last year, he was never supposed to
be ridden again. With the help of ArcEquine, he has defied the odds and made a
successful return to the upper levels and feels better than ever !”
Lena Pearson-Wood – Equine & Human Physiotherapist, Livery Yard Owner &
Chief Instructor of Romney Marsh Pony Club
“I’ve been involved with ArcEquine since 2006 and alongside rehabilitation work it is an
amazing tool”
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AE ArcEquine is a drug-free, non-invasive sub-sensory treatment device that uses microcurrent technology to facilitate the rapid repair of tissues, including tendons, ligaments, bone fractures, and wounds. It promotes effective dispersal and elimination of swelling, bruising, inflammation, pain, and lactic acid. AE ArcEquine can be used for prevention and maintenance as well as for repair and restoration.
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