How To Use A Water Walker
There is a common misunderstanding in some racing parts that Water Walkers are only for horses with injuries or ailments that need non-concussive exercise. We fundamentally disagree with this and would like to provide you with our experience on how we use our Water Walker to condition horses:
🔹 High Intensity Cardiovascular Workout
🔹 Strength & Conditioning
🔹 Post Exercise Recovery
🔹 Rehabilitation
🔹 Mental Well-Being
How do we use it for Pre-Training?
All horses in pre-training at Aquagait start off their programs with 7-10days of Water Walker exercise for between 20-30mins each morning. As they progress to incorporating treadmill exercise or riding under saddle the Water Walker is used for recovery post workout and as an alternate exercise workout on non treadmill / track work days. This means that horses in pre-training at Aquagait are in the water everyday and they love it!
Pre-Training @ Aquagait Equine Centre