09/08/2026
Want to safely introduce your horse to aquatic conditioning? Click the link in our bio to book your $95 Intro Session and let our expert team guide their first water treadmill experience!
A Perfect Introduction: Welcome to the Tank, Cory!
We are thrilled to introduce Cory to the AquaTread for his very first session today! When a horse steps into the water for the first time, our entire focus is on creating a calm, positive, and relaxed environment. We keep the water level low and the belt speed slow, allowing him to quietly figure out his balance and get comfortable with the gentle hydrodynamic drag.
Even during a light, introductory walk, the water is already doing incredible work for his body. The natural buoyancy creates a supportive liquid cushion that takes the heavy concussive impact completely off Cory’s lower joints. At the same time, pulling his legs through the water encourages him to start waking up his deep core and stabilizing muscles. It is a completely safe, zero-stress way to kick off a new equine fitness routine.
Here at EquiTread Los Angeles, located inside the beautiful Hansen Dam Horse Park, we specialize in tailoring these introductions to exactly what the horse in front of us needs. We are absolutely not a private club—our barn doors are wide open to the entire Los Angeles equestrian community! Whether you are bringing in a young horse, a seasoned competitor, or a rehab patient, our expert team is here to support them from day one.
Drop a comment below, send us a DM, or click the link in our bio right now to schedule your horse’s $95 Intro Session. Let’s get them started!
How did Cory handle his first time in the water? If he was super brave or if he needed a little extra encouragement, I can easily tweak this to reflect his exact personality!