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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...
CYROTHERAPY FOR RETIRED RACEHORSES
Katherine Grantham is the pioneering force behind Apex Therapy, South Australia's first business to offer localized cryotherapy treatments for horses. Utilizing the cutting-edge ECB INSTANTCRYO™ device, Grantham and her team have revolutionized equine therapy in the...
Treat your horse like the true athlete it is
We all know that professional human athletes take training and recovery seriously. They follow a strict set of practices that enable them to achieve optimal performance while staying healthy and preventing injury. Take elite cyclists for example, they’ll be doing...
How can cryotherapy help in the prevention and treatment of laminitis?
Laminitis is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 horses/ponies every year. Cryotherapy is known to help relieve the symptoms of the condition and stimulate recovery. Research also shows that cryotherapy can help prevent the condition from developing in healthy...
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 can an equine spa 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...
THE BENEFITS OF EQUINE HYDROTHERAPY USING WATER TREADMILLS
What is equine hydrotherapy? Equine hydrotherapy refers to all therapies that use water to improve the health and well-being of horses. It is widely considered within the industry as an effective alternative therapy that is drug-free and non-invasive and equestrians...
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...