An equine water treadmill combines the buoyancy and resistance of water with a moving belt. Some buyers call it an aqua treadmill, others an equine underwater treadmill. The principle is the same: the deeper the water, the less weight the limbs carry and the harder the muscles work to move through it. The ECB system turns that into a controlled, measurable program:
Hydrotherapy encourages the horse to increase its natural movement pattern, leading to improved muscle development, joint range of motion, balance, coordination, and overall performance.
For many facilities, the ECB Aqua Treadmill becomes an indispensable part of both training and rehabilitation programs.
ECB does not publish a list price for the aqua treadmill, because the number depends on how the unit is configured and where it is installed. What we can tell you is exactly what moves the price, so you can compare quotes on equal terms.
Every ECB unit includes the programmable touchscreen, the self-cleaning filtration system with automatic dosing, the droppings catcher, remote diagnostics and video manuals. For a worked breakdown of site costs, running costs and five-year cost of ownership, read our equine aqua treadmill cost guide. For a quote on your own site, request a consultation and tell us your space, power supply and how many horses a day you plan to treat.
The ECB equine water treadmill comes in two formats. Both share the same drive, controls and filtration; the difference is how the unit sits in your building.
Belt dimensions and the final layout are confirmed on your quote. Our rehabilitation centre equipment checklist covers site preparation step by step.
New to underwater treadmills? Equine Underwater Treadmills Explained covers how depth, incline and water type change each session, and how to plan the installation.
A horse water treadmill earns its place wherever horses need controlled, repeatable work with less load on the limbs. These are the four settings where ECB units run every day.
Not sure which setup fits? Our guide to water treadmill vs swimming compares the two most common options, and the 12-week aqua treadmill program shows what a structured progression looks like.
The ECB Aqua Treadmill combines advanced engineering with intuitive operation for daily use in professional facilities.
Clean water. Lower maintenance. Better horse health.
The ECB Aqua Treadmill features a unique self-cleaning filtration system designed to reduce maintenance while maintaining optimal water quality.
The system uses ozone, chlorine, and a water clarifier, each playing a specific role:
Together, these systems maintain clean, safe water while reducing operational effort and supporting reliable system performance.
Experience the future of equine water treadmill technology, where precision meets performance.
Developed over two years, ECB’s built-in heart rate monitoring system brings precision and insight into every session.
This allows trainers and veterinarians to monitor progress accurately, optimise each horse’s training program, and use the system as an invaluable tool for performance and rehabilitation insights.
The ECB Equine Aqua Treadmill is built for facilities that prioritize performance, rehabilitation, and measurable training outcomes, including:
The ECB Equine Aqua Treadmill is more than equipment, it’s a long-term investment in performance, service offering, and client outcomes.
Facilities using aqua treadmills benefit from:
Over time, this translates into stronger client results, increased service value, and a clear competitive advantage
Whether you’re planning a new facility or upgrading your current setup, our team can help you choose the right configuration based on your goals, space, and operational needs. Get in touch to discuss pricing, installation, and the best setup for your facility.
An equine aqua treadmill is a hydrotherapy system that combines controlled water resistance with treadmill movement to support training and rehabilitation. By adjusting water depth, speed, and incline, it creates a low-impact environment that improves muscle development, joint mobility, and overall conditioning while reducing stress on the limbs.
Aqua treadmill training improves endurance, strength, and range of motion while reducing concussion on joints and soft tissue. It is widely used to accelerate recovery from injury, support rehabilitation programs, and enhance performance through controlled, repeatable training sessions.
Yes, aqua treadmills are commonly used in veterinary and rehabilitation settings. The buoyancy of water reduces weight-bearing stress, allowing horses to recover safely from tendon, ligament, and joint injuries while maintaining controlled movement and muscle engagement.
The built-in ECB unit needs a pit of 4,956 × 2,170 × 1,608 mm (16 ft 3 in × 7 ft 1 in × 5 ft 3 in), inside a bay of roughly 20 ft by 12 ft with 12 ft of clear headroom. The floor-mounted unit needs no pit but a larger footprint of 6,932 × 2,610 mm and 2,008 mm height. Both need drainage, a water supply and a single- or three-phase electrical supply, and the ECB team helps plan the layout.
The ECB system uses an advanced filtration setup combining ozone, chlorine, and a water clarifier to maintain clean, balanced water. This allows water to be used for extended periods while reducing maintenance and supporting horse health and hygiene.
Facilities benefit from faster rehabilitation timelines, improved training efficiency, and the ability to offer premium hydrotherapy services. Over time, this leads to better outcomes for horses, increased client value, and a strong competitive advantage for the facility.
ECB quotes each project individually rather than publishing a list price. The main drivers are built-in or floor-mounted installation, fresh, salt or chilled water, the optional heart-rate and weighing system, your electrical supply, site preparation and territory. Our aqua treadmill cost guide breaks each one down, and a consultation gets you a figure for your own site.
ECB confirms the delivery and installation date when you order. On most projects the site work sets the timeline, not the treadmill: a built-in unit needs its pit, slab, drainage and dedicated circuit ready before delivery, while a floor-mounted unit needs a level floor rated for the load. Start site preparation as soon as the order is placed and the ECB team will commission the unit and train your staff on handover.
Running costs are electricity for the drive and pumps (plus the chiller if you run cold water), filtration chemicals, periodic water changes and routine servicing. Because the self-cleaning filtration keeps the water in use for over six weeks, water and chemical cost per session is low. Staff time per session is usually the largest line, so model it alongside how many horses a day you expect to treat.
Fresh water suits most conditioning and rehabilitation work. Salt water adds buoyancy and is preferred by many rehab and racing yards for lower-limb care. Chilled water, via the optional refrigeration package, combines exercise with cold therapy for the legs. The ECB aqua treadmill runs on fresh or salt water, so you can choose per facility and add refrigeration if your protocols call for it.