Equine Swimming Pool

Swimming has long been recognised as a therapeutic, safe exercise for horses. For centuries people have taken horses to swim in the sea and in pools and lakes both as a soothing treatment after strenuous exercise and often for fun and relaxation. At Whitley farm we can now offer swimming in our 36 meter, state-of-the-art equine pool for therapy, fun and as a valuable part of a training programme.
Horses enjoy the totally non-weight bearing exercise that develops muscle and improves stamina. Swimming adds variety for hard working equines and builds confidence in youngsters. The addition of the high pressure jet system built into the pool, increases the work rate in a safe and controllable way proving this to be a stand alone fitness programme in itself should the need arise.
For equines in convalescence, the movement of an injury can greatly reduce lesions and scar tissue as well as preventing muscle wastage and improving top line. The equine pool is especially useful in the treatment laminitics and even for healthy horses who constantly loose shoes or suffer from gravel and abscesses. As the cost of each session is low, fitness and recovery programmes can be designed with swimming as a fundamental component enabling us to provide a service unequalled in Devon and Cornwall.