EQUINE WATER TREADMILL

Help your horse reach it’s full potential

At Lowton Equine Rehabilitation, we are proud to offer the state-of-the-art FMBs Equine Water Treadmill as part of our comprehensive rehabilitation services. This innovative treatment provides a unique, low-impact exercise that promotes muscle strength, joint flexibility, and overall conditioning while minimising the risk of injury. Whether your horse is recovering from an injury, undergoing post-surgery rehabilitation, or simply in need of enhanced fitness training, the FMBs Water Treadmill can be a game-changer in their recovery journey.

How the FMBs Equine Water Treadmill Works

The FMBs Equine Water Treadmill is designed to allow horses to move naturally while the buoyancy of the water reduces the load on their joints and muscles. This creates a safe and supportive environment for rehabilitation and conditioning. By adjusting the water level and treadmill speed, we can customise each session to suit the individual needs of your horse, providing a targeted, effective workout. The water treadmill helps to:

  • Improve muscle strength and tone.

  • Enhance joint flexibility and mobility.

  • Promote balanced gait patterns.

  • Reduce strain on injured or recovering limbs.

"Strengthening, Conditioning, and Healing – One Step at a Time"

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS

The equine water treadmill offers low-impact exercise that strengthens muscles, improves joint flexibility, and enhances cardiovascular fitness while minimising stress on the horse's body. It supports injury rehabilitation, accelerates recovery post-surgery, conditions performance horses, and provides pain relief through controlled, customisable workouts in a safe and therapeutic water environment.

Where Recovery

Meets Care

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM TREADMILL THERAPY?

Restoring Strength, Reviving Movement

The FMBs Equine Water Treadmill is suitable for a wide range of horses, including:

  • Horses recovering from injuries such as tendon strains, ligament damage, or fractures.

  • Post-surgical horses requiring a controlled rehabilitation environment.

  • Performance horses needing enhanced fitness and conditioning without additional strain.

  • Older horses experiencing joint stiffness or mobility issues.

Where Recovery Meets Care

HOW IT WORKS

Our approach

At Lowton Equine Rehabilitation, we take a personalised approach to every water treadmill session. Our experienced team evaluates each horse's condition, recovery stage, and fitness level to create a tailored treatment plan. During the sessions, your horse is carefully monitored to ensure they are comfortable and progressing positively. We gradually adjust the water depth and speed to match your horse’s recovery and fitness goals, promoting a steady path to peak performance.

Step 01

At your first introduction session: We introduce your horse to the treadmill without water and practise walking on and off the platform until they are completely comfortable

Step 02

We turn on the treadmill without water until again they are feeling confident.

Step 03

Slowly we add a very small amount of water.

Restoring Strength,

Reviving Movement

BEFORE YOUR SESSION

Important information

Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time with clean legs and feet, wash facilities are available on site to remove any dirt picked up travelling.

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Park in the top car park and make your way down between the outdoor arena and barns to the bottom of the slope.

How to find the clinic

In a horsebox the best route to us is:

  • From the A30 take the Whiddon Down exit

  • At the cross roads to North Tawton, do not follow North Tawton as your sat nav will tell you to do, turn right towards Crediton

  • Before you reach Bow there is a left hand turning to Nichols Nymet, there is a hotel sign, take this turning.

  • At the top of the hill bear left

  • At the T Junction turn right​

  • You will come to a cross roads with a telephone mast where it is signposted right for Newton, you bear left here

  • We are 1 mile down this lane on the left hand side, there is a sign saying Rathkenny Stud at the gateway - big wooden double gates

Choose Your SESSION

introduction session

£25

Introduce your horse or pony to the treadmill. The session is 30 minutes designed to build confidence and slowly introduce water at the very end.

STANDARD SESSION

£45

Sessions can be booked as and when needed or as part of a longer programme

10 sessions

£350

  • Pay in advance for best savings

  • Booking flexibility

  • Best choice for rehabilitation

5 sessions

£200

  • Pay in advance for best savings

  • Booking flexibility

  • Great for getting started with the treadmill

SUCCESS STORIES

Empowering Equine Comebacks

At Lowton Equine Rehabilitation, we take a personalised approach to every water treadmill session. Our experienced team evaluates each horse's condition, recovery stage, and fitness level to create a tailored treatment plan. During the sessions, your horse is carefully monitored to ensure they are comfortable and progressing positively. We gradually adjust the water depth and speed to match your horse’s recovery and fitness goals, promoting a steady path to peak performance.

The FMBs Water Treadmill at Lowton Equine Rehabilitation has been a crucial part of my horse’s recovery. The team tailored each session to his needs, and I’ve seen remarkable improvements in his strength and mobility – Sarah

After my horse's surgery, the water treadmill helped him regain his strength safely and at a pace that suited his recovery. The team at Lowton made a real difference in his journey back to health.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Combining care and performance

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Your Partner in Equine Wellness

Do I need vet approval?

Not for general fitness and performance sessions only those coming back from injury

Do I have to have an introduction session?

No, as our treadmill is run by qualified staff your first (and subsequent) appointments will be tailored to ensure they suit the needs of your horse whatever their capabilities and confidence

Do you offer multi buy discounts?

Yes, you can book block sessions of 5 or 10 and receive a discounted rate.

How often should my horse use the water treadmill?

The frequency depends on your horse's condition and recovery goals. Our team will create a tailored schedule that best suits your horse's needs, typically ranging from once to several times a week.

Is the water treadmill safe for all horses?

Yes, the water treadmill is safe for most horses. However, our team will conduct a thorough assessment to ensure it is the right treatment for your horse’s specific condition.

How does the equine water treadmill help with injury rehabilitation?

The water treadmill allows horses to exercise with reduced strain on their joints and muscles, promoting healing while minimising the risk of further injury. The water's buoyancy supports natural movement, encouraging strength building without added stress.

Can the water treadmill help performance horses stay in peak condition?

Absolutely! The water treadmill is an excellent conditioning tool for performance horses, providing a full-body workout that improves strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health while minimising the risk of injury.

Who carries out the session?

All sessions are carried out by a qualified physio or chiro

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