Why Seawalker®?

Harnessing advanced water-based training to optimise horse performance, recovery and long-term success.

Purpose-Built for Elite Training, Conditioning and Recovery.

Seawalker® is far more than an equine water walker – it’s a transformative tool for equine performance enhancement and post-work recovery, designed to meet the demands of elite, busy, equestrian environments.

The system uses chilled salt water and variable depth control (300mm–1200mm) to provide structured, progressive exercise. Horses work without a rider, whilst maintaining neutral spine alignment, a relaxed frame and an active core. Whether used for early training, daily conditioning, workload variety, post-work cool down, rehabilitation or for broodmares, Seawalker® consistently delivers results.

Training: Horse Conditioning That Goes Deeper

Horses trained in Seawalker® benefit from highly effective cross-training. At any depth, the chilled salt water provides natural resistance, encouraging horses to exaggerate their stride, engage abdominal muscles and improve balance.

  • Strengthens muscles - topline, abdominals and hindquarters
  • Enhances core stability and self-carriage
  • Develops proprioception and stride length
  • Builds stamina and aerobic capacity riderless, in a stress-free environment

Horses remain in contact with the ground at all times, maintain a normal respiratory pattern and relaxed mindset throughout their session.

Recovery & Rehabilitation: Control and Confidence

From sore shins to post-surgical recovery, Seawalker® offers a safe, structured exercise regime. Horses work in chilled salt water, renowned for centuries, for its natural anti-microbial properties, ability to reduce inflammation and aid lymphatic drainage.

  • Effective for tendon, ligament and soft-tissue rehabilitation
  • Suits horses with sacroiliac issues or sore backs
  • Reduces distal limb oedema
  • Shortens recovery timelines with gentle, full-body movement

Seawalker® allows vets and physiotherapists to integrate structured aquatic sessions early in equine rehabilitation regimes.

Breeding & Broodmares: Strength from the Core

Mares carrying foals benefit from deep core engagement and abdominal strengthening effects of exercise in Seawalker®. The low-impact environment supports musculoskeletal health without ridden work.

Youngstock, Stallions & Sensitive Types

The support of the salted water in Seawalker® means the exercise can:

  • Channel excitable horses or those with nervous energy
  • Low impact activity - supports natural bone and tendon development in young horses
  • Maintain muscle tone and condition in working stallions
Anecdotally handlers consistently report improved appetite, reduced tension and more settled behaviour in horses regularly using Seawalker®. For horses that do not respond well to treadmills or swimming, Seawalker®sessions offer a welcome alternative.
A horse using the Seawalker horse water walker

Calm, Consistent, Repeatable

Every Seawalker® session delivers high-quality exercise conditions – regardless of weather or rider availability.  Continuity in training programmes is ensured to complement existing ridden work.

  • Up to 8 horses per session
  • Suitable for pre-work warm-up and post-work cool-down
  • Ideal alternative to lunging or galloping on hard, unstable or heavy ground

Designed by Experts, Proven in the Field

Seawalker® is established in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia.
Used by elite yards in Newmarket, Dubai, Qatar and Hong Kong, Seawalker® is engineered for safety, efficiency and equine performance. The system is fully supported by Equine Health Centre’s consultancy, installation, training and maintenance services.

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“Since incorporating Seawalker®, we’ve seen fewer injuries, improved topline and horses recover faster from hard training. We wouldn’t be without it.”
International Racing Manager

Contact Us

+44 (0)1458 251300
info@equinehealthcentre.com