Water Walkers
Our ten-horse, bi-directional water walkers offer a low-impact, high-resistance workout and an impressive list of safety features. These include non-slip flooring throughout, non-slip entrances/exits, manual backing gates and a state of the art filtration system specifically designed for the Southside High Performance Centre, to ensure the highest standards of hygiene for your horses.
Benefits:
- Improved cardiovascular fitness without excessive vascular strain.
- Improved muscle tone and topline.
- Reduced lower leg inflammation and soreness.
- Increased circulation and tissue repair.
- Efficient way to freshen horses with a change of scenery from stable life.
Treadmill
Located in our HorseGym, high-speed treadmills offer a low-impact, high-intensity workout without the added weight of a rider on board. To ensure horses’ safety, treadmills are recessed below ground, with entry/exit points at ground level removing the need for ramps or steps.
Benefits:
- Practical alternative to track work.
- Improved ability to assess performance and diagnose injury.
- Reduced risk for horses with back or leg issues.
- Controlled exercise in a safe environment.
- Builds strength, condition and muscle tone.
Cold Spas
Located in our HorseGym, the equine hydrotherapy spas are a practical option for reducing inflammation in the legs of racehorses after work. Convenient for trainers and enjoyable for horses, the spa circulates chilled salt water at a consistent 2 degrees Celsius around the legs. To ensure horses’ safety, spas are recessed below ground, with entry/exit points at ground level removing the need for ramps or steps.
Benefits:
- Significantly improved recovery times after work.
- Reduced inflammation in lower limbs.
- Reduced soreness and discomfort.
- Increased mobility.
- A productive way to freshen stabled horses.
Lodge Stable Complex
Our generously sized 4m x 5m stables are designed with the comfort and safety of working racehorses in mind. Featuring non-slip Stable Comfort rubber flooring, rubber lining on the walls, windows and monitored waterers. Stables are available for in-house stays, short pre/post-race stays or longer stays during interstate/international campaigns. Direct access to all Southside High Performance Centre facilities and Southside Racing Pakenham training tracks, equine pool, bull ring, uphill tracks, trotting ring, dressage ring and trail track – note additional charges apply
Benefits:
- 44 stables 4m x 5m.
- Low-dust bedding.
- Spacious dimensions.
- Bright, social stable complex.
- Safe rubber lining.
- Access to 10-horse dry walker.
- Direct access to all training tracks.
Rehabilitation, Pre-Training Freshen Up
Rehabilitation programs tailored in collaboration with your vets to meet the horse’s individual needs. Pre-training racehorses off the water walker and treadmill to build up fitness and top-line without high impact on the legs and keeping the weight off their backs. Freshen up between races in the water walker and day paddocks. In-house services with full care now available. Services available for equestrian horses. Email or call us to discuss more
Benefits:
- Access to all EquineTrain Centre facilities.
- Rehabilitation after injury safely and efficiently.
- Building top-line and strength.
- Bringing back into work.
- Holiday stay.
Day Paddocks
Our generously sized 20m x 25m day paddocks with natural shade offer an easy and effective way freshening up stabled horses. 5 paddocks available with safe mesh and rail fencing and automatic water troughs.
Benefits:
- Freshen up stabled horses.
- Equine Blend grass.
- Improved wellbeing.
- Safe fencing.