Aquatrainer

The AQUATRAINER is a unique device used for rehabilitation and training by means of walking in water.
This method of training assists greatly in the process of recovering from various types of injuries.

Walking in water requires a great deal of effort on the part of the horse. The horse walks against the pressure of the water, which means that the horses will use the entire body more.
Both the speed of the belt as well as the depth of the water can be varied. This way, the training can be completely adjusted to the needs of the horse. Cold water is used, which instantaneously offers a cooling function on joints and tendons.

When the horse walks in water, it will experience the force of buoyancy on the body on the one hand, while on the other hand the horse will displace the water by its movement. If the water is deeper, the effect of buoyance will make the horse 'lighter'. This means that the strain on joints and tendons is reduced when the horse moves. This makes it possible for horses with joint, tendon or bone problems to begin rehabilitation training at an early stage, therefore increasing the muscle mass instead of reducing it, and the horse remains in better balance.

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Aqua training is also an effective aid to back problems. The resistance of the water means that movement requires more action from the hindquarters, this means that the horse tenses its abdominal muscles creating better use of the back and with increased freedom of the shoulder. The horse can therefore be trained without strain until the back is once again supple and the horse is strong enough to carry the rider.

The aquatrainer can also be used as a "normal" belt trainer. The upper part (part walked on) of the belt is not in the water, however the water below the walking surface cools the belt.

»   400 Volts
»   Dimensions approximately L x W x H = 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 metres, each ramp is 1.5 metres long
»   Direct, non-slip, low-maintenance drive
»   Super-grip rubber belt
»   Protected drive unit
»   Sturdy design
»   Track approximately 1.0 x 3.0 metres
»   User-friendly control box
»   Standard max. speed 10 km / h
»   Water height level up to 10cm under the rim
»   Pump capacity 400 litres / min. for pumping water in and out
»   Including water tank for 4,000 litres
»   Including filter system
»   Emergency stop