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ECB Equine Spa Client Wins the 2024 Hambletonian
We’re thrilled to congratulate Karl, a remarkable 3-year-old colt who won the $1,050,000 Hambletonian at the Meadowlands on August 3rd! Trained by Nancy Takter, who continued her family's Hambletonian legacy, and driven by Hall of Fame driver Yannick Gingras, Karl...
Suspensory ligament injuries in horses – how water treadmills can help
Injury to the suspensory ligament is a common occurrence in equine athletes and can account for up to 46% of all limb injuries. If it is not rehabbed well, the injury can significantly reduce the ability of a horse to exercise and perform to its best level. In this...
Equine therapy equipment – and which is best for your horse
Whether you’re a commercial rehabilitation center or a private equestrian facility, having high-quality equine therapy equipment is essential. Just like human athletes, horses who train hard are susceptible to injury. Equine therapy products provide an...
The Benefits of Horse Hydrotherapy
What is horse hydrotherapy? Horse hydrotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of water to improve the health and well-being of horses. It’s widely used within the equine industry to aid in horse rehabilitation, performance, and general health and fitness....
Relief for Saddle Sores: How Localised Cryotherapy Can Aid in Treatment
What are Saddle Sores? Caused most often by inappropriate tack, saddle sores can be a very painful condition for a horse. It prevents both them and the owner from being able to do what they love - to ride and be ridden. If a horse's tack is too big or too...
Study finds ECB water treadmills effective for increasing the epaxial muscle profile in horses
A recent study has examined the effect of recurring inclined water treadmill sessions on equine epaxial muscle development. The results show that consistent resistance training on a water treadmill significantly contributes to the growth of equine thoracic back...
ECB Water Treadmill Case Study: The use of ECB water treadmills for Yearling Prep
ECB Water Treadmill Case study: The use of ECB water treadmills for Yearling Prep Conducted by: Ali Foye, Gundy Park Equine Rehabilitation & Fitness Centre, Australia. Summary:A young Male horse was starting prep for the Inglis Classic Yearling Sales in Australia....
How an equine spa can help your horse
What is an equine spa? The Equine spa is a method of cold salt hydrotherapy where the horse is stood in a pool of 2°C /35°F saltwater. The combination of low temperature, high salt concentration, and water pressure increases lower limb circulation and removes excess...
Cian O’Connor Opens His New Training Centre Karlswood
Cian has been a long time supporter of the ECB spa with units in Ireland, America and Europe. Karlswood finally opened its doors this year boasting the finest facilities and products available on the equine market - included are an ECB spa and ECB water treadmill....
ECB Spa Client Todd Pletcher Wins The 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Long-time ECB Equine Spa client Todd Pletcher wins big in the 2019 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic with Vino Rosso! Click here to watch the race replay: https://www.breederscup.com/races/classic
State Of The Art Rehabilitation Centre Opens in Sharjah, UAE
A unique rehab centre has opened at the Sharjah Racing and Equestrian Club, UAE. The centre, run by Greg Neil, has an ECB spa, ECB water treadmill, water walker and various treatment facilities. Catering for all disciplines of equestrianism, the centre can also take...
ECB Team Up With Equi Team, Sweden
ECB are delighted to have Ulrika Björnerot, director of Equi Team International AB, working as the representative for the Nordic countries. Both Ulrika and Equi Team have a wealth of knowledge in the rehabilitating of horses, and in particular, the ECB spa and water...