F. A. Q.

What conditions can the Equine Spa Hydrotherapy be used?

The Equine Spa can be used for common conditions found in horses from the hock down, including tendonitis, ligament damage, wounds and cuts, sore shins, wind galls, bog spavins, laminitis, poor hoof growth, joint conditions, navicular symptoms and general soreness and stiffness.

Why Equine Spa Hydrotherapy works for leg injuries in horses?

Traditionally, horses were stood in cold running streams or walked in the sea as an aid to the treatment and prevention of leg problems. Today, cold hosing is a common practice for cooling down horses after exercise. Sea water in particular, with its high salt concentration, has an anti-inflammatory effect which facilitates healing and helps guard against injury. Since you can't get to the ocean for a swim with your horse everyday, we are bringing the ocean to you.

Is the Equine Spa used for exercise?

The Equine Spa is designed for the treatment and prevention of leg injuries and is not used for exercise.

What is the difference between an Equine Spa and an Equine Treadmill?

The Equine Spa is used for the treatment of leg injuries, while the underwater walkers are used as an exercise medium or as a rehabilitation tool when the horse is ready to begin exercising after injury. The Equine Spa is used during the acute stage of an injury (when exercise is not possible), as well as the later rehabilitation phase of recovery. The Spa is also used for the immediate reduction of swelling after exercise or competition.

Where can I purchase an Equine Spa?

We manufacture the Therapeutic Advantage Equine Spa here in the US. Please contact Donna Marki at donna@therapeuticadvantage.com for further details.

Can the horse swim in the Equine Spa?

The water in the Equine Spa is too cold for swimming.

Can I treat stifle and shoulder problems with the Equine Spa?

The Equine Spa utilizes very cold water as part of the therapy and it is not possible to submerse major muscle groups in the water, otherwise the horse would suffer from hypothermia. Therefore, it is used for the treatment of conditions from the hock down where there are no major muscle groups.

What is the difference between an Equine Spa and an Equine Aqua Treadmill?

The Equine Spa can be used during the Acute stage of an injury (when exercise is not possible) as well as the later rehabilitation phase of recovery. Also, the Equine Spa is widely used both before and after competition or workouts to help tighten up the leg before the exercise or after, to reduce any swelling that might occur from the workout.