I have two horses using the aqua treadmill now.
One is coming back from a tendon injury and after a long period of boxrest had gone very weak in his body. He’s a big horse-17.3hh and just was unable to use his body well e en after weeks of just walking and trotting on the road and lunge. So we started with Steph and the difference has been amazing. Within 4 session he was a lot stronger and able hold his canter properly. His overall topline has improved significantly.
The other is an older showjumper with bad arthritis in one front fetlock and some other age issues. It was hard to get him fit as trying to restrict co stand exercise on his legs. He has gained so much strength and fitness within a few sessions and is feeling so much looser and stronger. He will keep going twice a week for the foreseeable future to maintain fitness whilst reducing the stress on his legs.
Really can’t recommend using the aqua treadmill enough whether it’s as part of your training regime or for recovery from an injury it’s really made such a positive difference to my horses.
Daphne Scholts
Ballinrahin House Stud – Rathangan, Co. Kildare
