Ecb Equine News

News, Research & Case Studies

ECB Equine Spa Client Wins The 2024 Hambletonian
August 30, 2024
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ECB Equine Specialist

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 closed powerfully in the stretch to defeat Highland Kismet by a length, securing Gingras’s first victory in the prestigious trotting...

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Suspensory Ligament Injuries In Horses – How Water Treadmills Can Help
April 4, 2024
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ECB Equine Specialist

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 blog, we take a look at suspensory ligament injuries in horses and the rehabilitation process, including the use of the water treadm..

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Equine Therapy Equipment – And Which Is Best For Your Horse
March 14, 2024
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ECB Equine Specialist

Just like human athletes, horses who train hard are susceptible to injury. Equine therapy products provide an effective way to rehabilitate common sporting injuries such as muscle, tendon, ligament, and bone injuries. They can also facilitate a horse’s training regime and aid in reducing their risk of future injury.ECB offers high-quality equine therapy products designed...

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The Benefits of Horse Hydrotherapy
February 13, 2024
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ECB Equine Specialist

Horse hydrotherapy uses water therapeutically to support rehabilitation, performance, and general fitness. This article covers how hydrotherapy works through buoyancy, temperature, resistance, pressure, and salt — and the benefits of water treadmills and equine spas.

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Relief for Saddle Sores: How Localised Cryotherapy Can Aid in Treatment
January 3, 2024
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ECB Equine Specialist

Saddle sores, caused most often by inappropriate tack, can develop into serious injuries if untreated. This case study from ECB's agent in Malaysia shows how localised cryotherapy with INSTANTCRYO supports healing of open saddle wounds.

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Study finds ECB water treadmills effective for increasing the epaxial muscle profile in horses
November 13, 2023
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ECB Equine Specialist

A four-week study with six horses found that consistent inclined sessions on ECB water treadmills produced significant epaxial muscle hypertrophy, with growth starting at week 2 and continuing through week 4.

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ECB Water Treadmill Case Study: The use of ECB water treadmills for Yearling Prep
December 7, 2022
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ECB Equine Specialist

Case study by Ali Foye of Gundy Park Equine Rehabilitation & Fitness Centre, Australia. A colt prepared for the Inglis Classic Yearling Sales on an ECB water treadmill rather than traditional walker training was superbly conditioned and sold for $AUD50,000.

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How an equine spa can help your horse
December 2, 2022
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ECB Equine Specialist

Equine spas use cold salt hydrotherapy at 2°C/35°F to reduce inflammation and improve circulation in the lower limbs. This article covers eight benefits, including treatment of injuries, preventative care, and faster recovery from exercise.

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Cian O'Connor Opens His New Training Centre Karlswood
October 5, 2020
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ECB Equine Specialist

Long-time ECB spa supporter Cian O'Connor has opened his new training centre Karlswood, equipped with an ECB spa and water treadmill. ECB also installed equipment at Bahrain Royal Endurance, the Royal Stables in Dubai, and Coolmore Ireland in 2020.

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ECB Spa Client Todd Pletcher Wins The 2019 Breeders' Cup Classic
November 4, 2019
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ECB Equine Specialist

Long-time ECB Equine Spa client Todd Pletcher took home the win in the 2019 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic with Vino Rosso, capping a standout year for the ECB-supported team.

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