Ecb Equine News

News, Research & Case Studies

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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State Of The Art Rehabilitation Centre Opens in Sharjah, UAE
August 21, 2019
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ECB Equine Specialist

A unique equine rehabilitation centre has opened at the Sharjah Racing and Equestrian Club in the UAE. Run by Greg Neil, it features an ECB spa, ECB water treadmill, water walker, and various treatment facilities serving all disciplines.

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ECB Team Up With Equi Team, Sweden
February 18, 2019
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ECB Equine Specialist

ECB welcomes Ulrika Björnerot, director of Equi Team International AB, as the new representative for the Nordic countries. Both bring strong rehabilitation expertise and provide local support for ECB spa and water treadmill customers.

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