Fithorse by Equatics Fitness Center

09/21/2025

Some of the ones that went home this week! Book you next swim with us! Stall Openings starting October 6th!

06/29/2025

Exciting things coming soon! I will soon be PEMF certified! Your horses will love me for it!

03/12/2025

Fresh off the sewing machines! PHT flymask just arrived! Perfect timing for this warm weather!

01/05/2025

The weather is fixing to change! Now is a good time to get started on Zesterra! I have some in stock.

01/02/2025

Some good reasons why your horse should swim! And why not do it with us! Our mild winters allow us to swim year round. Give us a call today!

Racehorse trainers include swimming in their training regimes for a variety of reasons. Swimming helps in developing and conditioning muscles, particularly those in the back, shoulders, and hindquarters, without the stress on joints and tendons that running might cause. This leads to improved muscle tone and endurance.

Another key benefit is injury prevention and rehabilitation. Swimming is low impact, making it ideal for horses recovering from injuries, especially leg injuries, allowing them to regain fitness safely. It's also used preventatively to minimize injury risk during intense training.

Swimming also enhances cardiovascular fitness, improving heart and lung capacity, which is essential for racehorses needing to perform at high levels over short, intense distances or longer races.

Mentally, swimming can be refreshing for horses. The change from the usual training routines on the track can keep horses mentally stimulated, potentially reducing boredom or behavioral issues.

After a hard workout or race, swimming serves as an effective way to cool down, managing post-exercise heat stress. For horses needing to manage their weight, swimming provides a calorie-burning exercise that's safer than overworking on land.

Swimming can also build confidence in horses. The calming nature of water can help nervous horses, possibly leading to better behavior and performance on the track.

Lastly, the resistance of water aids in improving flexibility and range of motion, crucial for the agility required in racing. Trainers use specialized facilities like equine hydrotherapy pools or treadmills where they can control water levels and speed to customize workouts to suit each horse's specific training, recovery, or conditioning needs.

11/14/2024

Fresh shipment of Zesterra came in! Let me know if you need any! I can ship today!

10/15/2024

Don’t forget your stocking stuffers for the horse girl this year! These will be perfect! The new Designer PHt bells! More colors arriving daily!

10/15/2024

Way to go Tilden, Shiner and Munch! Fithorse proud!!

10/04/2024

The new PHT designer bells! My order has started coming in! These would make great stocking stuffers for the Horse Lover we all are!

08/23/2024

Line back dunn mares is the color for this week!

05/24/2024

Kanicke headed out yesterday after his 2 week visit! Can’t wait to see what he does at High School State finals. It is not too late to get that little pick me up! Message for details.

05/21/2024

Shiner getting ready for High school state finals!
It is not to late to get that extra little pick me before Abilene. Message for details!