Howe Brook Equine Fitness & Recovery

Winnie Bobs 😍😍😍 Enjoy your free session on us! 🐎💜

📢 Important Update 💜
Our online booking system will be temporarily closed from November 1st.

During this time, if you’d like to book an appointment, please send us a private message here on our page, and we’ll be happy to arrange it for you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 💦🐎🫶🏻

Jasper enjoying his free session after completing his loyalty card! 💜

Smile it’s Sunday! Another busy day here 😅🐎

Great little machine for poo picking and hay nets 🤲

Nice, relaxing session on the TheraPlate for Twix 🥰

Someone is very chilled on the TheraPlate today 💜🥰

Good Morning! After a lovely break with the family, we are back open and we have missed you all 💜
Please book for September online at Howebrook.co.uk/book 🐎

📢 Holiday Notice 🌴💜

We’re taking a short break and will be closed until 1st September.
Thank you for your understanding – we look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen!

Wishing you all a wonderful end to the summer! ☀️✨

🐴 Water Treadmill vs. Swimming – Which Is Better for Your Horse’s Posture? 🐴

Both swimming and water treadmills are fantastic low-impact workouts for horses, but when it comes to posture, balance, and core strength, they’re not quite the same. Here’s how they compare:

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✅ Water Treadmill – Pros:
• Encourages correct posture – The upright position promotes proper topline engagement and spinal alignment.
• Improves balance and coordination – Walking against water resistance activates stabilising muscles.
• Low joint impact – Buoyancy reduces stress while allowing natural stride patterns.
• Customisable workout – Speed, incline, and water depth can be adjusted for rehab or fitness.
• Helps rebuild gait after injury – Encourages even, symmetrical movement.

⚠️ Water Treadmill – Cons:
• Less cardiovascular than swimming.
• Doesn’t provide the same range of motion for forelimbs as swimming.

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✅ Swimming – Pros:
• Full-body workout with strong cardiovascular benefits.
• Excellent for building muscle without concussion on limbs.
• Ideal for recovery from certain limb injuries.

⚠️ Swimming – Cons:
• Can promote hollow posture if not done correctly.
• Doesn’t mimic natural gait patterns.
• Less beneficial for developing topline compared to water treadmill.

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💡 Bottom line:
For posture, topline development, and gait rehabilitation, the water treadmill is the winner. Swimming is still an excellent conditioning tool — but for everyday strength, balance, and alignment, the treadmill offers unmatched benefits. 🐎💦

Got to love a loyalty card 😍 Winnie enjoyed her free session today 🐎💨