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Gunnin to Play Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2017-11-22 10:58 AM Subject: Swimming VS Under Water Treadmill
Sparklin Cowgirl Posts: 4379	There are two centers within equal distance from me that offer conditioning packages. One does swimming and has an eurociser and the other has a water treadmill and other therapies like an Equivibe and Theraplate. The only real difference is that the horse would get 3 swims a week and at the other place, they would get 5 sessions on the water treadmill a week. Both are similarly priced. Which one would you lean towards? I am having a hard time picking between the two!!! (This is for the spring but I want to make my reservation soon before they book up.)
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IRunOnFaith Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2017-11-22 11:03 AM Subject: RE: Swimming VS Under Water Treadmill
Expert Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX	I prefer the treadmill over swimming... It's easy for one to over extend in the pool in my opinion... The treadmill offers solid footing.
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Jo_Cat Reg. Sep 2015	Posted 2017-11-22 2:22 PM Subject: RE: Swimming VS Under Water Treadmill
Member Posts: 46	One is low impact, the other is no impact. A filly I had was swam quite a bit and when they put her back on the track her joints swelled because the impact was too much for her. But her endurance was outstanding. Just depends on the rehab place and what all they offer. Swimming IMO should be a part of rehab therapies and not the only thing they do
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2017-11-23 8:21 AM Subject: RE: Swimming VS Under Water Treadmill
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	Treadmill would be my pick. They get some hoof concussion vs swimming where they get none.
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Gunnin to Play Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2017-11-29 1:41 PM Subject: RE: Swimming VS Under Water Treadmill
Sparklin Cowgirl Posts: 4379	Thanks for all the input! I was already leaning toward the treadmill so this helps!
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