Which Horse Gym system is right for your facility?
The Horse Gym range supplied by Equine Health Centre includes dry treadmills, water treadmills and a cold saltwater horse spa. Each is designed for a different type of equestrian use, so the right choice depends on the horses, the facility, the intended routine and the available infrastructure.
Horse Gym product comparison table
All figures are approximate and should be confirmed with EHC before purchase, specification or site preparation.
Dry treadmill or water treadmill?
A dry horse treadmill allows the horse to work on a treadmill belt without water. Within the Horse Gym dry treadmill range, the main distinction is gait: with options available up to walk, trot or gallop.
Dry treadmills may be appropriate where controlled equine exercise with adjustable time, speed and, where applicable, incline is required. Repeatable settings can help trainers and handlers create consistent routines with clear operator oversight.
The Aqua Line combines treadmill movement with adjustable water depth. The horse moves on a treadmill belt while working through water. Changing the water depth alters the exercise environment: buoyancy reduces load during movement, while water resistance increases the effort required in a controlled way.
A dry treadmill may be the better starting point where the requirement is controlled walk, trot or gallop work. An Aqua Line water treadmill may be more appropriate where treadmill movement in water is required as part of an equine training or management programme.
Aqua Line or Hydro Line?
The Aqua Line and Hydro Line are both water-based Horse Gym systems, but they are not the same type of product.
The Aqua Line should be considered where a facility wants controlled treadmill exercise in water. It allows water depth and speed to be selected according to the model and the intended routine.
The Hydro Line should be considered where the requirement is controlled cold saltwater lower-limb immersion. It does not provide treadmill movement; it is a stationary spa system for lower-limb immersion routines.
Facilities comparing Aqua Line and Hydro Line should consider whether they need movement in water, stationary immersion or both within their wider horse management programme.
Walk, trot or gallop treadmill?
For dry treadmill selection, the first question is the type of work required.
Stride Line for walk exercise
The Stride Line is the Horse Gym walking treadmill range. It is designed for controlled low-speed work and may be suitable where walk exercise is the main requirement.
The Stride Line models in the current EHC material are S1 Basic and S3 Professional, with maximum speed up to approximately 10 km/h.
Power Line for trot exercise
The Power Line is the Horse Gym trot treadmill range. It is designed for controlled trot work and may suit yards, training centres and equestrian facilities requiring a higher speed range than a walking treadmill.
The Power Line includes P1 Gait, with a maximum speed of up to approximately 18 km/h, and P2 Sport, with a maximum speed of up to approximately 25 km/h.
Race Line for gallop exercise
The Race Line is the Horse Gym gallop treadmill range. It is designed for controlled high-speed work in racing, sport horse and performance training environments.
The Race Line includes R1 Comfort, with a maximum speed of up to approximately 45 km/h, R2 Speed, with a maximum speed of up to approximately 50 km/h, and R3 High Speed, with a maximum speed of up to approximately 70 km/h.
Comparing by facility type
Different facilities may prioritise different systems.
A racing yard may need to compare Power Line and Race Line depending on whether the intended use is controlled trot work or high-speed gallop exercise. Some racing facilities may also consider Aqua Line or Hydro Line systems as part of wider training and horse management routines.
A competition yard may look first at the Stride Line, Power Line or Aqua Line, depending on whether the requirement is walking exercise, trot work or water-based treadmill exercise.
A stud farm may prioritise controlled, repeatable exercise, straightforward operation and horse handling. Stride Line or Aqua Line may be relevant depending on the intended use and site infrastructure.
A veterinary, physiotherapy-led or rehabilitation facility may compare Stride Line, Aqua Line and Hydro Line, depending on whether the requirement is controlled walking, water-based treadmill movement or stationary lower-limb immersion. Selection needs to be based on the required function, horse management programme and professional veterinary or rehabilitation protocols.
A private performance-horse facility may require a bespoke comparison across several systems, particularly where the equipment is expected to support multiple horses, different disciplines and long-term facility planning.
Ask EHC for model guidance
The most suitable Horse Gym system depends on more than the model name. Horse type and numbers, intended routine, required speed or water capability, available site, infrastructure and after-sales support all need to be considered.
Send Equine Health Centre your facility requirements for guidance on the most suitable Horse Gym treadmill, aqua trainer or spa system.
