Many people are unaware of the benefits of Cold Salt Water Therapy. The Cold Salt Water Spa is designed to promote healing during the acute phase of an injury. When an injury arises, white blood cells rush to the area as a natural systemic response. Bruising, heat and swelling (fluid) to the area are the most common signs of injury. Blood vessels are choked off due to the swelling whilst decreasing oxygen levels to the injured tissues due to the poor circulation. In turn the healing process slows considerably.

Cold Salt Water Therapy is proven to be the best solution for acute lower limb injuries in horses. (whereas the water treadmill should be used in the post acute phase of the injury) The cold temperature of the water (between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius) provides an anti inflammatory (swelling relief) and analgesic (pain relief) effect. The salt content acts not only as a sterilizing agent but also as a poultice to draw out the toxic fluid from the injury. By keeping the swelling down and the temperature at the site closer to normal temperature values, your horse has up to a 10x better chance of full recovery without scarring the soft tissues and preventing re-occurring lameness. This type of treatment has been proven in Europe for years and recognized by vets to work; without the side-effects conventional treatments may cause.

Salt Water Spas have been proven to have great effect on the following concerns: Damaged ligaments & tendons (bow) bones, hoof problems, strained or torn muscles, open wounds, Founder, Cellulitis, infections, stress Founder, Laminitis and Navicular.

Champion Equine Rehab & Training Centre’s Cold Salt Water Therapy, is similar to the salt water spa by Churchill Downs in Kentucky and Woodbine Racetrack.