Equine Hydrotherapy Spas

Why do we build Equine Spas from Stainless Steel?

When the first CET Equine Spa was designed, a lot of research went into choosing the best material for the Spa.

Marine grade stainless steel has the big advantage of its durability and resistance to corrosion by salt water. Also, it is not only light but incredibly strong.

On the other hand there is glass fibre which cannot withstand kicks from shod horses. The common practice of reinforcing the rear doors of glass fibre Spas with stainless steel sheets has proven to be ineffective. This was evidenced recently by the trauma suffered by a horse at a high profile equine event in England when the horse kicked a hole in an almost new glass fibre built spa. The other major disadvantage of attaching protective stainless steel sheets onto the fibre glass is that it creates an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and algae i.e. it creates an area which never properly dries out, particularly just above the water line. This is potentially dangerous to the horse when it has open wounds or cuts.

A similar problem may occur when the surface of the glass fibre is scratched whether by a horse shoe or general wear and tear. The frayed edge not only may injure a horse but again may provide a good environment for the growth of bacteria.

The third option, which is the use of galvanised steel as an alternative material was quickly eliminated as it will inevitably be attacked by the salt water.

The health and safety aspects are of prime importance. When they were combined with the longevity of the material and its durability it was decided that marine grade stainless steel was the safest option.

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