Dive Into Our Therapeutic Equine Swimming Pool
Discover the therapeutic benefits of our state-of-the-art equine swimming pool at the Equine Innovative Performance Center. Engineered for superior aerobic exercise, our pool provides a stress-free environment for your horse’s tendons, ligaments, and muscles, unlike traditional ground-based exercises.
Enhancing Recovery and Fitness
Swimming offers an excellent way to maintain or enhance body and muscle tone, cardiopulmonary capacity, and mental well-being. It’s particularly effective for equine athletes recovering from sour attitudes due to prolonged performance routines. Post-surgical patients find our aquatic therapy exceptionally beneficial, allowing muscle and cardiopulmonary engagement as early as 7-14 days after surgery, with gradually increasing swim durations to match recovery progress.
- Ideal for horses recovering from leg, abdominal surgeries, or procedures impacting the musculoskeletal system.
- Beneficial for conditions like EPM or Laminitis, aiding in muscle rebuilding and coordination which is not achievable through ground exercises.
- Our 14-foot-deep pool, equipped with an oversized commercial filtering system, ensures clean, clear, and bacteria-free water.
- Utilizing Paradise Pure, a blend of natural minerals and enzymes, our pool environment is soothing, with anti-fungal properties aiding in the treatment of conditions like Thrush.
Safety and Comfort First
- The straight-line design of the pool ensures the horse is always close to safety.
- Daily water testing maintains high standards of quality and safety.
- The Paradise Pure system enhances water clarity and filtration, offering a gentle touch to the eyes and skin.
Conditions Benefitting from Aquatic Therapy
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- EPM
- Laminitis
- Fractures of bones or joints
- Bone spurs, spavins, or arthritis
- Neurological ailments affecting balance or coordination
Swimming is a perfect complement to other rehabilitation techniques like the Cold Saltwater Leg Spa, and Hyperbaric Chamber therapy, offering holistic benefits for a range of injuries and conditions.
For more information on how our equine swimming pool can be a part of your horse’s rehabilitation or fitness regimen, contact our team at 352-369-HEAL (4325).