Equine Aqua Power

15/11/2024

Struggling to find the time to keep your horse fit now the nights are drawing in?

As the days grow shorter and keeping up with regular exercise becomes more challenging, Equine Aqua Power offers an ideal solution to help horse owners maintain their horses’ fitness with convenience and efficiency. Our water treadmill provides a highly effective, low-impact workout that strengthens muscles, enhances cardiovascular health, and improves overall conditioning—all in a fraction of the time it takes for a typical ride and in the comfort of our warm, well lit treatment room.

If weekdays don’t work for you, we have arguably the leading hydrotherapist in the country, Tonya Willingham, in on a Saturday.

For more information and to book, please visit our website equineaquapower.co.uk

13/11/2024

Drum roll please…. Congratulations Heather Wynn you have WON a free water treadmill session here at Equine Aqua Power! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 please message us to book! Thank you so much to everyone else who entered - let us know if this is something you’d like us to do again!

It's Competition Time 🤩 Be in for the chance to WIN a FREE water treadmill session at Equine Aqua Power!

To enter all you need to do is:
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Get entering! Winner will be chosen 13th November 2024 😍

11/11/2024

Today, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and those who continue to serve. Their bravery and dedication remind us of the price paid for freedom. We remember, we thank, and we stand together.

07/11/2024

Don’t forget to enter our giveaway! Enter on the original post 🎉

It's Competition Time 🤩 Be in for the chance to WIN a FREE water treadmill session at Equine Aqua Power!

To enter all you need to do is:
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Get entering! Winner will be chosen 13th November 2024 😍

04/11/2024

Firework season can be a stressful time for you and your horse, so we’ve put together a list of our top tips for keeping your horse calm and safe:

🎆 Create a safe environment - If your horse is turned out, make sure to inspect your fencing to prevent him getting entangled or injured. If your horse is stabled, ensure the stable is secure and free from any sharp objects he could get caught on in case he panics. Consider removing a layer of rugs so if he sweats with stress he doesn't overheat.

🎆 Keep to your routine - Horses love routine and we wouldn't recommend suddenly stabling them or leaving them out overnight. Keep to what they know is best!

🎆 Distraction is key - Consider leaving the radio on to help mask the sound of fireworks. Classical music can be particularly calming for horses. Keep your horse occupied with ad lib forage and stable toys.

🎆 Stay calm and reassuring - Remember that frightened horses can be unpredictable. Stay calm and composed around your horse, providing reassurance through your demeanour and gentle strokes.

Do you have any top tips we've missed off? Let us know in the comments section below! ⬇

01/11/2024

Worried that you, as a rider, aren't 100% straight, and this could be impacting your horse?

One of the many reasons we love incorporating the water treadmill into our horses' weekly routines is that it’s an engineered piece of equipment, providing level and consistent results. Often, riders have stronger and weaker sides, the tack isn't a perfect fit, or the horse may be harboring some niggles, leading to the horse not working completely straight. This can cause muscle imbalances and weaknesses, eventually resulting in injury.

Working on the water treadmill at Equine Aqua Power is likely the only time in your horse's routine when the horse, free from interference by the rider, tack, and surface, is required to work evenly and find its balance, as the belt keeps moving at a consistent speed and level.

For more information and to book, please visit our website: equineaquapower.co.uk.

30/10/2024

A question we are often asked: "How often do I need to bring my horse to the water treadmill?"

The optimal frequency for using a water treadmill depends on your horse's fitness level, specific rehabilitation needs, and training goals. We have had horses come for 'Boot Camp' for a week and seen some incredible results. On a personal level, Gayle's horses each use the water treadmill once a week and it makes a huge difference to their strength, flexion and balance.

We always recommend at least one session a week to see better and more sustainable results. Sometimes it's tricky to fit in hacking or variety in the winter with the shorter days, so some of our regular clients will bring their horse in for an extra session.

Interested in finding out more? Head to our website equineaquapower.co.uk for more information and to book!

28/10/2024

It's Competition Time 🤩 Be in for the chance to WIN a FREE water treadmill session at Equine Aqua Power!

To enter all you need to do is:
🥳 Like Equine Aqua Power's page and follow on Instagram
🥳 Share this post
🥳 Tag 3 friends in the comments (each comment is an additional entry!)

Get entering! Winner will be chosen 13th November 2024 😍

26/10/2024

24/10/2024

Enhance your horse’s performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing with our state-of-the-art water treadmill. The buoyancy of water reduces joint impact while building muscle strength, improving balance, and increasing cardiovascular fitness. It’s ideal for rehabilitation, conditioning, or as part of a regular training regime. 🤩

Let our expert team help your horse achieve peak condition in a safe and supportive environment. Discover why so many clients trust Equine Aqua Power for effective and sustainable equine fitness.

Book your session today and see the difference! Head to our website for more information and to book: equineaquapower.co.uk

21/10/2024

🚛 How to get to us 🚛

We boast a beautifully lit, spacious lorry park, with plenty of room to turn around large HGVS. The entrance to the treadmill is very close to the car park led by a well lit path.

Approaching northbound on the A3:
Take the 3rd exit off the Ham Barn roundabout onto the B3006 towards West Liss, continue on this road for 0.6 miles.
You will reach the Spread Eagle pub on your right, turn right immediately after the pub onto Hawkley Road.
Continue on this road for 0.5 miles where you will find Highbrook Stables on your left. LORRY ENTRANCE THROUGH 3RD GATE, signposted GW Equine.

Approaching southbound on the A3:
Take the 1st exit off the Ham Barn roundabout onto the B3006 towards West Liss, continue on this road for 0.6 miles.
You will reach the Spread Eagle pub on your right, turn right immediately after the pub onto Hawkley Road.
Continue on this road for 0.5 miles where you will find Highbrook Stables on your left. LORRY ENTRANCE THROUGH 3RD GATE, signposted GW Equine.

If you are unsure on directions, please call one of us for advice, we are more than happy to help:
Ben: +44(0)7812 606858
Gayle: +44(0)7771 908816

Highbrook Stables
Lyss Place
Hawkley Road
West Liss
Hampshire, GU33 6JP

18/10/2024

Nervous horse? 🫣 No need to worry...

Our introductory sessions are a perfect way to allow your horse to acclimatise to our treatment room. At just £15, your horse will leave feeling confident with the facilities and be able to benefit from a full treatment package.

✔️ 45 minutes long
✔️ Just £15
✔️ We will discuss your horses' medical history and can consult with your vet and/or physio where approprite
✔️ Your horse will have the opportunity to acclimatise to the therapy room and treadmill
✔️ We will use the dry treadmill initially - only introducing water when we feel your horse is confident
✔️ Our therapists have all trained with German Equine Vet and 3 time Olympian Matthias Baumann, as well as having extensive experience in the equine industry.

💻 Book via our website equineaquapower.co.uk

16/10/2024

Is your horse coming back into work from an injury and you're wondering how you can manage with the miserable British winter? 🌧☔️ We offer rehabilitation or holiday livery at our beautiful base GW Equine. A full range of bespoke packages are available - please get in contact for more information and prices! A full list of facilities can be found here:

gwequine.co.uk

14/10/2024

Save 10% on your water treadmill booking when booking with another facility at Highbrook, facilities which include:

• Indoor and outdoor arena hire (80x50m), with full set of FEI show jumps and arena eventing fences
• Theraplate sessions
• FMBS massage rug sessions
• Training sessions with Gayle White onsite at GW Equine

For more information head to our website equineaquapower.co.uk or drop us a message!

11/10/2024

✅ Reduce Impact
✅ Improve Strength
✅ Reduce Swelling

3 of some of the many reasons why we love cross training our horses on the water treadmill at Equine Aqua Power. It is a fantastic tool for your horse!

For more information and to book, please head to our website equineaquapower.co.uk 💻

09/10/2024

Is your winter homework improving your horse’s strength, fitness & straightness? We’d love to help!

For more information & booking please head to our website equineaquapower.co.uk 💻

08/10/2024

‘Needs to articulate joints more’ - is this a comment regularly popping up on your dressage sheets? Wondering how you could encourage your horse to use his body more? 🤔

The water treadmill at Equine Aqua Power is an effective tool for increasing stride length and developing limb flexion by utilising water resistance to create a low-impact yet challenging environment.

The buoyancy of the water reduces strain on the joints while encouraging greater range of motion, allowing the horse to extend its stride more freely. At the same time, the water’s resistance requires the horse to engage its muscles more effectively, promoting stronger, more flexible limb movements. This controlled environment enables targeted conditioning without the risk of overloading the limbs. 💪🏼

Interested in finding out more? Head to our website equineaquapower.co.uk for more information or to book! 💻

02/10/2024

Book your first introductory session for just £15 with Equine Aqua Power. Discounts on block bookings available thereafter!

For more information or to book, head to our website: equineaquapower.co.uk