09/01/2026
Want to introduce your horse to the ultimate cross-training tool? Click the link in our bio to book your $95 Intro Session and let our expert team guide them through their first water treadmill experience!
First-Timer Success: Welcome to the Tank, Stuart!
We are so excited to welcome a new face to the facility! Stuart stepped into the AquaTread for his very first session today. It is completely normal for horses to be a little nervous their first time in the tank—it is a brand-new environment with new sights and sounds. But with a slow, careful introduction to the water, a whole lot of patience, and a few strategic treats, Stuart settled right in and figured it out beautifully!
For first-timers like Stuart, our primary goal is always building confidence. We keep the water low and the speed slow, letting them get used to the feel of the hydrodynamic drag. Even at a beginner level, the water acts as a supportive liquid cushion, meaning he is already engaging his core and getting a great low-impact workout without any concussive stress on his joints.
Here at EquiTread Los Angeles, located inside the beautiful Hansen Dam Horse Park, we pride ourselves on making every horse’s introduction to aquatic therapy a positive, stress-free experience. We are absolutely not a private club—our barn doors are wide open to the entire Los Angeles equestrian community! Whether your horse is a seasoned athlete or a nervous first-timer, our expert team is here to support them.
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. We will bring the treats!
What are Stuart’s favorite treats? I can definitely weave that specific detail into the next one if you get more video of him!
