Howe Brook Equine Fitness & Recovery

Howe Brook Equine Fitness & Recovery Equine Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre, located on the M6 junction 27 - WN6 9SW

Winnie Bobs 😍😍😍 Enjoy your free session on us! πŸŽπŸ’œ
22/11/2025

Winnie Bobs 😍😍😍 Enjoy your free session on us! πŸŽπŸ’œ

πŸ“’ Important Update πŸ’œOur online booking system will be temporarily closed from November 1st.During this time, if you’d li...
28/10/2025

πŸ“’ Important Update πŸ’œ
Our online booking system will be temporarily closed from November 1st.

During this time, if you’d like to book an appointment, please send us a private message here on our page, and we’ll be happy to arrange it for you directly.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! πŸ’¦πŸŽπŸ«ΆπŸ»

Jasper enjoying his free session after completing his loyalty card! πŸ’œ
12/10/2025

Jasper enjoying his free session after completing his loyalty card! πŸ’œ

Smile it’s Sunday! Another busy day here πŸ˜…πŸŽ
12/10/2025

Smile it’s Sunday! Another busy day here πŸ˜…πŸŽ

Great little machine for poo picking and hay nets 🀲
30/09/2025

Great little machine for poo picking and hay nets 🀲

Nice, relaxing session on the TheraPlate for Twix πŸ₯°
19/09/2025

Nice, relaxing session on the TheraPlate for Twix πŸ₯°

Someone is very chilled on the TheraPlate today πŸ’œπŸ₯°
09/09/2025

Someone is very chilled on the TheraPlate today πŸ’œπŸ₯°

Good Morning! After a lovely break with the family, we are back open and we have missed you all πŸ’œ Please book for Septem...
01/09/2025

Good Morning! After a lovely break with the family, we are back open and we have missed you all πŸ’œ
Please book for September online at Howebrook.co.uk/book 🐎

πŸ“’ Holiday Notice πŸŒ΄πŸ’œWe’re taking a short break and will be closed until 1st September.Thank you for your understanding – ...
19/08/2025

πŸ“’ Holiday Notice πŸŒ΄πŸ’œ

We’re taking a short break and will be closed until 1st September.
Thank you for your understanding – we look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen!

Wishing you all a wonderful end to the summer! β˜€οΈβœ¨

🐴 Water Treadmill vs. Swimming – Which Is Better for Your Horse’s Posture? 🐴Both swimming and water treadmills are fanta...
15/08/2025

🐴 Water Treadmill vs. Swimming – Which Is Better for Your Horse’s Posture? 🐴

Both swimming and water treadmills are fantastic low-impact workouts for horses, but when it comes to posture, balance, and core strength, they’re not quite the same. Here’s how they compare:

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βœ… Water Treadmill – Pros:
β€’ Encourages correct posture – The upright position promotes proper topline engagement and spinal alignment.
β€’ Improves balance and coordination – Walking against water resistance activates stabilising muscles.
β€’ Low joint impact – Buoyancy reduces stress while allowing natural stride patterns.
β€’ Customisable workout – Speed, incline, and water depth can be adjusted for rehab or fitness.
β€’ Helps rebuild gait after injury – Encourages even, symmetrical movement.

⚠️ Water Treadmill – Cons:
β€’ Less cardiovascular than swimming.
β€’ Doesn’t provide the same range of motion for forelimbs as swimming.

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βœ… Swimming – Pros:
β€’ Full-body workout with strong cardiovascular benefits.
β€’ Excellent for building muscle without concussion on limbs.
β€’ Ideal for recovery from certain limb injuries.

⚠️ Swimming – Cons:
β€’ Can promote hollow posture if not done correctly.
β€’ Doesn’t mimic natural gait patterns.
β€’ Less beneficial for developing topline compared to water treadmill.

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πŸ’‘ Bottom line:
For posture, topline development, and gait rehabilitation, the water treadmill is the winner. Swimming is still an excellent conditioning tool β€” but for everyday strength, balance, and alignment, the treadmill offers unmatched benefits. πŸŽπŸ’¦

11/08/2025

🀩🀩 Imagine sitting to this walk – smooth, powerful, and rhythmic!
Every stride rolls through the horse’s back, engaging the core and lifting through the topline. This is the beauty of the water treadmill work: it allows the horse to move in perfect balance, free from the rider’s weight, so they can build strength, flexibility, and straightness. The consistent pace and level surface encourage even muscle development, while the water adds low-impact resistance. It’s not just exercise – it’s conditioning for a healthier, more supple horse 🐎

Got to love a loyalty card 😍 Winnie enjoyed her free session today πŸŽπŸ’¨
09/08/2025

Got to love a loyalty card 😍 Winnie enjoyed her free session today πŸŽπŸ’¨

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Martin House Farm, Church Lane
Wigan
WN69SW

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