Meet Kraka, Halldor, and Atlas!
Gaited Icelandic horses from Montaire Icelandic Horses, LLC
With thier owner, NEFC developed an exercise program to get this trio in top condition for upcoming competition.
Our motto is "for very ridden horse" and that includes Icelandics!
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In Icelandic mythology, Loki the Trickster god, once became a breeding mare to lure away a giant's stallion and so prevent the giant from winning the hand of Freyja, goddess of beauty. The result of that union was Sleipnir, the supreme god Odin's eight-legged steed.
The Icelandic Horse has a thousand year history. Purebred since the 10th century, the Icelandic Horse is renowned for being hardy, athletic, independent, spirited, friendly, adaptable, and sure-footed, with five natural gaits. These are the Walk, Trot, Canter, Tรถlt, and Pace. Averaging 13 to 14 hands tall, the Icelandic Horse is a versatile family riding horse, bred to carry adults at a fast pleasing gait over long distances.
It is distinctive for its thick and often double-sided mane and long tail, and remarkable for its wide range of colors. In addition to formal horse shows and competitions, Icelandic Horses are widely used for cross-country rides and long-distance trekking. They have also competed in dressage, jumping, and endurance races.
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NOVA Equestrian Center - NEC NOVA Equine Fitness Center
Do you feel the need for speed?
Get 17% faster in 18 sessions -guaranteed!
Medications and injections don't do this - only hard work and increasing stamina do. While injections help to repair or remove painful or inflammatory limitations, this more pure cardio makes your athlete fitter (either to go even faster or do the same work with less effort/impact).
Great for Racehorses, Barrel Racers, Jumpers, Eventers - any competing horse working against the clock โฐ๏ธ.
Get in here to help you win!
At $70 a session for 18 visits, it's about $1260 for this low-impact, university-proven increase in both speed and oxygen carrying capacity.
Don't believe us, click the link...then call us to get scheduled.
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PS: 2nd place sucks.
Beast mode!!! We can get the fittest horses even fitter!
Whether it's higher water for longer duration, or rigging with Therabands for more resistance and on an incline, NEFC's team works with you to meet your fitness goals.
Call or text now before the spring show season starts. 703-505-2213.
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Happy Valentines Day! Remember to give your ponies a kiss! ๐โค๏ธ๐
A fit horse is a happy horse! Give your horse some love. Enroll in some sessions today!
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We โค๏ธ all our equine athletes of all disciplines! We are here for Every Ridden Horse. With science based technology and results, NEFC can help your equine athletes improve peak oxygen consumption and build muscle. Call or text to schedule today!
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December Dog Day was an absolute blast for humans and dogs alike!๐ถ๐ช๐ผ Whether training for a nationally ranked competition, rehabbing from injury, or escaping the winter weather for some indoor exerciseโ there is something for everyone at NEFC!
This dog day featured 12 agility and competition dogs- some were there for the 1st time and some have been coming for months.
Older, overweight, and sedentary canines are responding very well to weekly treadmill sessions. These dogs are able to play fetch again and go up and down stairs.
Email us today to get added to a dog day or find a day that works with your busy schedule. [email protected]
Sessions last approximately 30 minutes and are $60.
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Hi Everyone! My name is Archie. With the New Year comes my #1 resolution to make 2023 my best year yet!
My goal is to improve my stamina, extension, and top line. The NOVA Equine Fitness Center water treadmill will help me meet my goals!
If you want to achieve your fitness, strength, and rehab goals, schedule an appointment today! 703-505-2213 or [email protected]
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We have loved working with Meghan OโDonoghue and her horses, Palmer and Eros, the last few months to support their fitness goals as they now head to Florida this winter! We canโt wait to see Meghan, Emma, and the horses in the spring for more aqua tread sessions!
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Want your horse to be 17% faster and 16% increased lung capacity without medicine or injections?
If yes, then get on our water treadmill.
Incredible results for Racehorses, Jumpers, Barrel Racers, Eventers, Steeplechase, and every ridden horse used in competition where speed matters.
Researchers from Washington State University and the University of Calgary have demonstrated a 17.4% increase in speed over ground and a 16% increase in VO2max (oxygen carrying of the blood) after 18 days of daily water treadmill work whereas dry treadmill and continued regular ground training did not.
This is one of many benefits offered by @NEFC.
We can control 4 major factors to influence your desired outcome: water depth (0-40"), speed of the treadmill, the incline of the treadmill (0-8 degrees), and duration of time on the treadmill.
Let proven science and research do the work for you. Let's work together to create a winning program for you.
Schedule now for increased speed and cardio! 703-988-5001 or [email protected]
Sessions start at $70 (includes 30 minute water treadmill and 20 minutes on oscillating-vibrating floor).
NEFC Science of Fitness web page:
https://www.novaeqc.com/the-science-of-fitness.html
Firefly and Dr. E Coppelman from Total Equine Veterinary Associates enjoying the benefits of the treadmill!
Firefly has Sweeney shoulder and recovering neurological issues. The treadmill encourages her to lengthen her stride and stretch that shoulder out. It also helps reactivate nerve pathways and rebuild muscles when recovering from EPM.
Firefly has been feeling great after her sessions!
Fast and furious!
Pluto can MARCH. Fie, Plutoโs owner, likes for Pluto to have a good strong march on the treadmill to help him get fitter to be able to be more forward under saddle.
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Email us at [email protected] to schedule your summer sessions.
Choose weekly low-impact water treadmill in our air conditioned over the 90ยฐ outside trot-set wear and tear.
You need the break and your horse will love the change.
Skimming through summer with Stacey like a superstar.
"Skimming" is a front-end work out that allows horses to maximally stride out on the water treadmill (low water, very fast walk).
This conditions fast-twitch muscles to improve speed for those needing to shave off a few tenths of a second especially timed events when -0.4 seconds can be the difference between 1st and 5th Place.
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Meet our senior citizen, Riley! He's at NEFC for EPM treatment and recovery.
Riley was recently adopted by Total Equine Vets' Dr. Elizabeth Coppelman. Like many local horses, Riley suffers from EPM. We will help build Riley's atrophied muscles and restart his proprioceptive nerve pathways.
This is Riley's first session where he was introduced to the water. Fetlock deep with a slow and easy speed is how we start them! We like to create a positive experience for these guys.
Over time, we will vary the water depth and incline to incorporate, engage, and build many different muscle groups.
Pluto getting ripped on the water treadmill !!! ๐ of the ๐
This 30 minute workout is about the equivalent to galloping 5 miles. Pluto is WORKING!
Beat the dog days of summer in our air conditioned spaces.
Itโs cardio month at NEFC!
Lower water, higher speeds, and longer duration in the water to build stamina and cardio for the summer show series!
Get Fit, Get Fabulous!
Mom and Baby First Time Out
I can't help but post the cuteness! Catalinacella's first day out. Although you cannot tell from the video, mom is desperately trying to corral baby into the cooler run-in shed. They got there eventually.
Going on an extended Vacation? Donโt let your horseโs fitness suffer for it!
โGo With The Flowโโs is enjoying her stay with us getting fit and fabulous while her owners are away!
Watch Harbour working his core with the Equiband !
The biggest benefit of using the Equiband in the water treadmill is to encourage better hind end engagement and a round back!
Horses with stifle issues also greatly benefit from using the Equiband, as it prevents the horse from extending too far back.
NEC is a dealer for Equibands, get your equine partner one today!
An exciting first-ever Horse Expo for Frying Pan Farm Park! Congrats to the Park team for hosting such a successful event with more than 2,200 participants.
Our Dr. Jay Joyce (and Obi-Wan) represented TEVA and NOVA Equine Fitness Center for the day, talking to visitors of all ages about the importance of keeping horses happy, healthy, and fit. Dr. Jay was thrilled to demonstrate the Equinosis Q lameness locator computerized gait analysis with two horses to a large audience of Expo-goers.
From Dr. Jay, "This expo was tons of fun and a great place to interact with so many people interested in horses. The equine industry is alive and well in Northern Virginia, and it's events like this that bring us all together to share our knowledge with the community."
We donโt Netflix and chill, we Netflix and water treadmill.
A whole new level of training with our flat screen TV to get your horses in the mental game!
