In depth studies into the effect on a water treadmill training programme over the years have a variety of positive findings, some are as follows:
• regular training in a water treadmill can develop a horse’s stride length in walk
• after just 4 to 5 training sessions a younger horse will noticeably improve its body balance and stability
• when a horse is worked in walk, it shows more muscle activity than in trot in the water
• muscle volume and strength can be developed 3 to 4 times faster with water treadmill training compared to hand walking
• the development of back muscle is greatly improved, especially the M. longissimus dorsi and Mm. multifidi, showing significant strength increase with a daily 20-minute water treadmill training plan
• adding aqua training sessions after canter work seemed to decrease the lactic acid in the horse’s muscles.
• Specifically, with older horses there were improvements in overall body condition and muscle tone. The reduced impact from the water treadmill allowed them to stay in competition for longer.
Each horse is treated as an individual, one of the most important things is the horse enjoys the experience which most horses do accept working on the treadmill with minimum problems. Over time the treadmill gives the horse a lot of confidence in their own ability to carry themselves, engage their core and work independently, reducing the need for constant reminding by the rider.
Testimonials Bill Levett Eventing:
“The water treadmill is an important part of our work programmes both in maintaining fitness in our event horses. As part of their programmes we believe in variety and cross training, and in helping to rehabilitate horses that are returning from injury and managing niggles on an on-going basis.”
Contact Claire on 07803 720183 or
email
cdyson@live.co.uk Find us on @ClaireDysonEquineWaterTreadmill Froglands Farm Stud, Froglands Lane, Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire, WR11 8LB
Charlotte Agnew Eventing:
“I have found the water treadmill a huge asset to my horses training programs and would highly recommend it. It is a great way of increasing and maintaining fitness whilst building essential core strength, and I have found that both my young and older horses have developed strength over their backs through its use. This is particularly helpful when they struggle with daily ridden work, and I am a great believer in using variation within our training.”
Lisa & John Hales: (Racehorse owners & Professional Showjumpers)
"We have been using the facilities at Claire Dyson Rehabilitation since it opened. Many of our racehorses have managed big wins after starting their seasons here. Also our show jumpers have equally benefited from their time spent in the professional hands of this fantastic rehabilitation centre. All horses receive the very best care and attention. We wouldn't think of sending them anywhere else"
For more information contact Claire
on 07803 720183 or email
cdyson@live.co.uk. To see videos of horses working on the Water Treadmill and to keep up to date with the latest new, follow their Facebook Page below @ClaireDysonEquineWaterTreadmill&Rehabilitation- Centre
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