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NOVA Equine

Fitness Center

The NOVA Equine Fitness Center fills an important void in the region’s equine facilities and delivers quality performance options worth investing in for improved comfort and training results. 
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A Fit Horse is a Healthy, Happy Horse.
The main feature of the Fitness Center and our customizable fitness programs is a suite of complementary equipment from Horse Gym USA®. The equipment is safe and legal for use before, during, and after FEI and USEF events. The Fitness Center equipment is versatile enough to provide benefits to fit horses and horses requiring rehabilitation (if approved by the horse's primary veterinarian). For horses that may be a bit apprehensive of the equipment, our trained operators will introduce them through proper orientation methods, and most horses will quickly learn to relax and enjoy their treatments and fitness workouts. The Fitness Center has been designed and equipment selected to benefit EVERY RIDDEN HORSE... regardless of shape, size, fitness level, and discipline.

The Fitness Center features: 

The WATER Treadmill

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​​From Horse Gym USA®, the WATER Treadmill is designed to exercise horses in water up to shoulder height.  It can also be used as a dry system and has the option to be used with or without incline in both water and dry modes. 
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BENEFITS OF AQUA THERAPY WITH THE TREADMILL:
  • Accelerated conditioning
  • Improved performance
  • Enhanced flexibility and muscle development
  • Higher intensity workouts
  • Optimal top-line positioning
  • Rehabilitation from injury without strain
  • Buoyancy lessens the weight on limbs by up to 60%

PROVIDING A SAFE, CLEAN SESSION FOR YOUR HORSE:
  • Enhanced safety features ensure treadmill stops in the event of abnormal horse behavior;  system is also equipped with two emergency stop buttons
  • Clear, shatterproof doors and sidewalls for direct observation
  • Individually manage buoyancy and resistance in water up to 44 inches deep
  • Three-phase filtration system for clean water with each session
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Infrared Solarium

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The SUN Solarium (From Horse Gym USA®) features 15 infrared (IR) lamps and is versatile enough to provide benefits both before and after training.  The heat from the lamps increases blood flow and oxygen to muscles and tissue, most importantly the back muscles. Warm and relaxed back muscles improve training performance. Post-workout, the Solarium can be used for faster recovery and healing. The Solarium is equipped with a blower to circulate the warm air around the horse, and is often used as a dryer as well.
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3D Oscillating Plate

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The RELAX vertical, three-dimensional oscillating surface can also be used both pre-and post-training. This unique machine evenly distributes pressure and benefits to all four limbs, including muscle strengthening and joint stabilization. It helps loosen back muscles, and is a proven therapeutic modality for horses with back and SI issues.

Post-workout oscillating plate sessions help horses recover from their workouts by helping to remove lactic acid from muscles (promoting relaxation and increasing circulation).
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I was looking to add to Rim’s fitness to improve his overall condition and endurance.
As he is turning 16 in June, I wanted a fitness solution that would not require extra pounding on his joints and feet. I went and watched a session. I was impressed enough to give it a try with Rim. As the weeks went on with Rim’s water treadmill sessions, I began to notice that he was more symmetrical. He had trouble in the past holding his left lead on training gallops at the track. After 6 water treadmill sessions, he was easily holding both leads. He had more energy the day after a session but it was productive rather than hot.

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Thanks for helping us produce a better horse than we knew we had!
Stacey is a show jumper that came to me [horse owner] with an underdeveloped topline and sore back with little mobility which manifested in a jump that was lacking in bascule and power.
​The attentive and educated staff at NEC watched me ride, listened to my concerns, and have been able to create a program for Stacey that emphasized mobility and strength.  
With fewer than 10 fitness sessions under her belt,
we've already been able to feel and see the differences.


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Amy Lee

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  • Home
  • About
    • The Facility
    • The Staff
    • Customer Testimonials
    • News & Updates
    • Calendar of Events
  • NOVA Equestrian Training Center
  • NOVA Equine Fitness Center
    • Schedule Services
    • Our Team
    • Sessions, Packages, & Pricing >
      • Get Fit - Platinum Package
      • Stay Fit - Gold, Silver & Bronze Packages
      • Fit & Stay Overnight Package
      • Single & Bad Weather Sessions
    • Veterinary & Rehab Services
    • The Science of Fitness
  • Contact