River Ridge Stable

10/30/2026

Holding a horse in the tread constantly has the same result as holding your horse constantly when you ride. They depend on you for everything and are never accountable to correct themselves. Horses are thinking creatures and it is definitely our job to correct them, but it is equally important to allow them to make a mistake, correct it, and ask them to continue on as we asked. I will hold one for periods of time to maintain a correct posture, and let go once they give me the right answer. When I ask and when I let go are a matter of feel and timing, and that comes with experience. Your horses are always in the best hands here at riverridgestable.net.
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10/29/2026

Our treadmill has a spa only option! Does your horse have an injury that prevents them from treading? Are they perhaps on stall rest or restrictions for turn out? We can help!!

10/27/2026

One clue we have to prove a horse is moving in the tread correctly is by watching the water!
The splashing in rhythm against the glass and a predictable flow back and forth shows us that they are using the same stride and cadence without have to constantly watch their legs. Just another way we are always evaluating how each session is going. 💪🏼🌊❤️

10/21/2026

Here at River Ridge Stable we get a lot of horses that are hard workers. They are in a discipline that requires them to be, " on" so to speak, and in a hightened state. Its not something we want to change here, but when on the tread it can translate into a horse that may not use the tread to its fullest potential. The tread is hard work for sure, but we want a very focused horse that is using their whole body and reaching. Sometimes when they are in "work mode" they will hurry the tread. This results in a shortened stride and raised head, and usually will accompany slipping and weaving. We will work with them to get them to relax (still work hard), but allow that stretched out flat movement we know benefits them the most. Video one is an example of choppy movement and wanting to hurry through the workout. The video in the comments shows after a couple of minutes of repositioning we increased our reach a little and relaxed into that more correct movement. They are so smart and willing to trust the process. 🌊💪🏼❤️🫶🏼

10/20/2026

We have a new shipment of Montana Premium Forage here at River Ridge Stable. Please see the updated price list in comments.
We have very limited inventory left at previous pricing. ( alfalfa cubes and orchard/alfalfa compressed bales, and Alfalfa/orchard mix pellets.)
We also have added Timothy compressed bales for those who have inquired! Let us know how we can help.

10/16/2026

We love our repeat customers and horses! Thank you for your continued "Faith" in us Kaeli Coohey. We love having your girl here. Go make dreams come true this weekend! ❤️

10/14/2026

The most important aspects of a tread session are cadence, straightness, and consistency. Many times we have a horse that consistently slips. This disrupts all three important factors. When we see this happen, it is important to figure out the why behind the slipping. It may take many sessions to figure out the correct approach to fixing that.
I have found in most cases the horse is hurrying the tread, and not thinking about proper foot placement. We want a steady reaching gate, but if they do not have the skill set to do that, we need to take a step back and retrain the horse to use their body correctly. It is a great feeling when they repeat this enough to correct themselves so they can move on to a more advanced workout. 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼🌊💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

10/12/2026

*** Update only one spot left******
We love our Go For Broke Productions peeps. To show our support we will offer a half off week to participants.
Get ahead of the game with a half off week before the Showdown Finals at Kirkwood Oct 23-25. One week only Oct 19-the 22nd( 4 sessions). That's half off people!! Two spots available only!! Give me a call at 319-560-3028 to book. 🌊💪🏼

10/06/2026

Each tread session is a valuable tool to collect information about your horse and issues they may be having.
Today we are concentrating on heavy foot fall. What can this mean?
Heavy footfall in horses—is typically a secondary sign of an underlying neurological condition, mechanical gait fault, or compensatory orthopedic lameness. When a horse's hoof strikes the ground unusually hard, it is often because they cannot feel where their foot is in space (proprioceptive deficit) What can this mean?
If the heavy footfall happens specifically when a hind leg is thrown forward and then sharply je**ed back and "slapped" onto the ground, it points to fibrotic myopathy (muscle tearing or scarring in the hindquarters). Or
Neurological Symptoms (Dysmetria & Proprioception Loss)
If the heavy footfall is due to a nervous system condition (like CVSM / Wobbler Syndrome, EPM, or EDM), the heavy landing is caused by dysmetria—an inability to regulate the rate, range, and force of movement.
These are a couple of the most common reasons, but not all.
This makes is necessary to have a vet involved to help narrow down what could be happening. Questions we can ask:
At what water level/speed is it most noticeable?
Does the heavy landing improve or worsen by the end of the session?This can be valuable information for your vet team when attempting to diagnose your horse.
Here at RRS we try our best to watch for everything. Your horses health and well-being are our first priority. 🌊

09/29/2026

What does water level and speed do specifically?
I have noticed that each horse needs specific workouts for specific needs.
Is your horse lacking muscle and topline?
Is your horse bulky or maybe on the chubby side?😉
High water and a fast pace is NOT the goal for every horse.
We make goals for your horse after we evaluate and watch them closely. Each one of those goals is tailored to your horses needs on THAT day.
The general rule is:
Low and slow we are building muscle and coordination.
High and fast we are streamling and pushing them because they are ready for that challenge. The tread is so versatile that we can mix both variables in one session or maintain a steady experience throughout.
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At River Ridge Stable, we combine advanced aquatic therapy with proven conditioning techniques to support each horse’s unique training goals.