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    Treadmill vs Horse Walker

    how do you get on ? Did you buy one ? It would be nice to share data as there don't seem to be many in use in the uk other than in race yards and they are a closed shop
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    Anyone using a horse treadmill ?

    many thanks for the reply.. do you have any contact details for them please
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    Anyone using a horse treadmill ?

    just wondering if anyone has a treadmill they rent out in the east midlands area on a drive up basis or short term boarding ?
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    Spavin

    our mare was kicked in the hock and as only one part of the hock joint was damaged as seen on the xray we decided to have it drilled/ fused. we were told this is the quickest way of getting her out of pain and it worked well. the next two years she was back competing at regional level. the...
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    Horse Trainer Treadmill. HELP Please......

    Hi just wondering if you were still using your treadmill
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    Training an ex racer

    an old cart horse way was to use a little bell on the bridle . just so the noise kept them amused. i have used it on riding horses and sometimes it works. its cheap so worth a try. imo
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    Hello. Anyone using a treadmill ?

    Talk about LONELY .. 88 views and not one answer. suppose its only been a week. Maybe we are just lucky / brave to be using one. In the usa and australia they have been using them for over 20 years . Not only to work specific muscle groups, cure foot fall issues, etc. But to keep out...
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    Heart rate monitor . what are people using ?

    Just wondering what is the most functional and robust HORSE hrm being used at the moment. I am looking at a cheap (in case it gets broken) basic one on ebay but i dont know if i would regret it / need a better one later on ... one i looked at even had a sensor that fastened to the brushing/...
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    Help building horse weight / muscle back

    I would be doing as TGM said.. but using the best probiotic i could get hold of, possibly off a vet. Cheaper herby types dont work quick enough if at all.(imo). Summer is on its way and if you want to be doing stuff you need results asap. PS well done for the sugar free diet... we changed a...
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    Hello. Anyone using a treadmill ?

    IS ANYONE ELSE USING A TREADMILL ? We seem to be the only people around nottm. using a treadmill. We are finding it very lonely when we come up with tech. issues with the machine (ie which lube) or moving from a std training program. The usual programs seem to revolve around flat racing...
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