Specialist equine fitness, rehabilitation and therapy
We provide the very best equine rehabilitation and care, offering bespoke fitness programmes that support your horse’s ultimate goal
About us
Claire Dyson Equine Water Treadmill & Rehabilitation Centre
Claire Dyson Equine Water Treadmill & Rehabilitation Centre is an equine fitness facility providing horses with a wide range of specialist therapies to help them recover from injury, reach peak physical condition and improve their fitness and overall wellbeing.
Set in 150 acres of stunning Worcestershire countryside at Froglands Stud Farm, our centre boasts:
- State-of-the-art FMBS equine water treadmill
- Salt therapy room
- Equine solarium
- Horse walkers
- Turnout pens
- Outdoor school
- Lunging pen
- 1½ furlong Flexiride surface for cantering and jumping
- International 60 x 20m Dressage arena
- 5½ furlong carpet fibre gallop
- Schooling ground and cross-country jumps
We also provide full livery and stable services for horses undergoing rehabilitation or fitness programmes.
We aim to give every horse we work with a bespoke care package to support its ultimate goals.
Our professional team, led by Claire Dyson, is passionate about providing the best rehabilitation and care for horses from all disciplines, from show jumping, racing and three-day eventing to dressage and showing.
We take a bespoke approach with each horse we care for to help them:
- reach their optimum fitness and conditioning
- recover from injuries
- improve muscular and core strength
- enhance overall mobility
Equine rehabilitation therapy
About our equine water treadmill
Our water treadmill can support horses that require rehabilitation, conditioning or need to improve their fitness and strength. It provides a controlled aerobic workout exercise, which helps improve the horse’s core strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Walking in water encourages the horses to lift their legs higher, which works their back muscles harder and increases joint flexibility. It helps muscles to develop symmetrically as the horse balances itself while focusing on walking in a straight line.
The cold water also provides a cooling, massaging effect on the lower limbs, helping to improve circulation in the horse’s feet and strengthen leg joints and muscles.
Other facilities
As well as our equine water treadmill, we also offer a wide range of therapies and training to help your horse reach – and stay in – peak physical condition, including:
Equine salt therapy
Salt therapy provides a natural, non-invasive and drug free therapy for horses of all disciplines. It helps improve the overall health and efficiency of the horse’s respiratory system which in turn can lead to improved cardiovascular performance. The salt also helps to treat skin issues and inflammatory responses.
Competition horses
Competition horses need to be in optimal condition to perform at the highest level.
Whether your horse is recovering from injury or building its fitness, we’ll tailor a programme around its schedule and discipline to support peak fitness ready for competition day.
Holiday care
Taking a holiday but worried about who will take care of your horse while you’re away?
We offer flexible holiday packages with access to all our services to ensure its well looked after and can continue its training or fitness programme while you enjoy your well-earned break.
Equine solarium
Our solarium is ideal for drying horses off after using the water treadmill and helping them warm up or down before or after exercise, as part of a routine. The warmth and atmosphere help soothe horse’s body and reduce stress.
Horse walkers
Horse walkers provide an easy and effective way of warming up or cooling down your horse before or after training.
It can also be used for rehabilitating horses after prolonged box rest.
Livery
We offer bespoke livery services for horses with rehabilitation, fitness or training needs.
Our livery packages are flexible and tailored around your timescale, budget and your horse’s individual needs.