Fithorse by Equatics Fitness Center

01/05/2025

The weather is fixing to change! Now is a good time to get started on Zesterra! I have some in stock.

01/02/2025

Some good reasons why your horse should swim! And why not do it with us! Our mild winters allow us to swim year round. Give us a call today!

Racehorse trainers include swimming in their training regimes for a variety of reasons. Swimming helps in developing and conditioning muscles, particularly those in the back, shoulders, and hindquarters, without the stress on joints and tendons that running might cause. This leads to improved muscle tone and endurance.

Another key benefit is injury prevention and rehabilitation. Swimming is low impact, making it ideal for horses recovering from injuries, especially leg injuries, allowing them to regain fitness safely. It's also used preventatively to minimize injury risk during intense training.

Swimming also enhances cardiovascular fitness, improving heart and lung capacity, which is essential for racehorses needing to perform at high levels over short, intense distances or longer races.

Mentally, swimming can be refreshing for horses. The change from the usual training routines on the track can keep horses mentally stimulated, potentially reducing boredom or behavioral issues.

After a hard workout or race, swimming serves as an effective way to cool down, managing post-exercise heat stress. For horses needing to manage their weight, swimming provides a calorie-burning exercise that's safer than overworking on land.

Swimming can also build confidence in horses. The calming nature of water can help nervous horses, possibly leading to better behavior and performance on the track.

Lastly, the resistance of water aids in improving flexibility and range of motion, crucial for the agility required in racing. Trainers use specialized facilities like equine hydrotherapy pools or treadmills where they can control water levels and speed to customize workouts to suit each horse's specific training, recovery, or conditioning needs.

11/14/2024

Fresh shipment of Zesterra came in! Let me know if you need any! I can ship today!

10/15/2024

Don’t forget your stocking stuffers for the horse girl this year! These will be perfect! The new Designer PHt bells! More colors arriving daily!

10/15/2024

Way to go Tilden, Shiner and Munch! Fithorse proud!!

10/04/2024

The new PHT designer bells! My order has started coming in! These would make great stocking stuffers for the Horse Lover we all are!

08/23/2024

Line back dunn mares is the color for this week!

05/24/2024

Kanicke headed out yesterday after his 2 week visit! Can’t wait to see what he does at High School State finals. It is not too late to get that little pick me up! Message for details.

05/21/2024

Shiner getting ready for High school state finals!
It is not to late to get that extra little pick me before Abilene. Message for details!

03/07/2024

Our Buddy Shiner is shining once again!! He spent a few days with us before heading to the Patriot!

Tilden Shofner and Shiners Smart Okie, “Shiner,” went 20.525 seconds and earned $1,680 in the Hooey Jr. Patriot 15 U Under pole bending at their first appearance at the Patriot Fort Worth.

The Pleasanton, Texas, cowgirl is competing in both the barrel racing and pole bending throughout her time in Fort Worth.

“I’ve been wanting to come to The Patriot for a few years now,” Shofner said. “It’s a big goal of mine. All my friends have talked about how cool it is and I was really excited to come.”
To see the full results, head to: https://tmrope.co/polebendingpatriot24

1. Tilden Shofner, Pleasanton TX Shiners Smart Okie 20.525 $1,680.00
2. Nina Shirey, Logan OH French This Redneck 20.82 $1,400.00
3. Carsyn Holbrook, Cibolo TX Dashinfrenchstarlite 20.851 $1,120.00
4. Dusky Lynn Hall, Huntsville TX Copper 20.967 $840.00
5. Arina Dee Haugen, Sturgis SD VF A Famous Lady 20.996 $560.00

03/01/2024

This little guy is still looking for his furever home!
Shorty Jack Russell
Shots, wormed, microchipped, tail docked and dew claws removed. Ready now.

I do have him with me in Waco.

02/27/2024

These two are still available!
Registered Shorty Jack Russell males
Microchipped, Shots, wormed, dew claws removed and tails docked.

01/22/2024

Famous Katie Ann coming out after a nice dip in the pool! Getting Fit for Kinder futurity!