Kraft Press Release
Water Walkers
Those of you who have had their horses in water have also experienced how much they enjoy it.
They immediately begin to stomp their hooves and splash water. Neither the horse nor the rider remains dry. One can sense a pure joy of life in the horses.
It is a real benefit for those who live near the sea, at a lake or on a river because it gives their horses the opportunity to enjoy the water.
However, the possibilities to allow horses to roam through water in such natural settings have decreased over the years.
Experts have long searched for adequate alternatives. The focus has not just been on the fun-factor of water. Therapy, rehabilitation, muscle toning and conditioning as well as the general wellness of the horse are some of the key points that also come to mind.
Some of the healing successes of seriously hurt race and sport horses that have undergone a water therapy treatment almost sound like miracle stories. The aiding and healing power of water is very well known in the equine industry!
Horse Wellness and Kraft Horse Walkers have been working together for four years to develop a product that encompasses all the benefits of water while at the same time does not neglect a horse’s desire for freedom and space.
Two specialists in their respective fields – KRAFT as the experts in the field of horse walkers and metal manufacturing, and Voncini Systems in the field of water technology and swimming pool construction, have combined their know-how and experience, both have undertaken extensive research, and have now developed an innovative water horse walker.
This has resulted in a circular 15 m (49') as well as an oval 10x20m (33'x66') water walker, both with a 2.2m (7.2') wide walking surface and variable water levels from 30-100 cm (1' to 3'3").
The horse walker is integrated into the pool and offers the horse plenty of space and range of movement. The entry ramp is coated with slip resistant rubber. Many horses are already familiar with horse walkers and the transition to a water walker is therefore stress free.
Many varied combinations are possible, exclusively with a water walker from Kraft. The water level can be adjusted, the speed can be precisely set, the water temperature can be selected, and salt or fresh water can be chosen.
A specially designed and programmable control system guarantees a user friendly operation.
A huge advantage is the many varied uses and applications.
Training can begin with a shallow water height that is then gradually raised.
The horses are challenged but not overstressed.
The healing process for bad injuries can be accelerated by relieving the weight pressure by up to 60% when the water level is maximized.
The use of salt water will also speed the healing process and aid rehabilitation.
A patented filter system developed by Voncini Systems guarantees a good water quality and purity.
"The positive effect on training is amazing“, according to Andrea Menegaldo, Kraft’s Italian agent, who also worked on the development of the system.
"Even more fascinating is the joy the horses show when entering the pool as well as their balanced demeanor both during and after their exercise. Individual training and therapy sessions can now be accomplished with many horses at the same time, which also doubles up as a noticeable labour saver for horse farms.”
Kraft Horse Walker can now offer this type of water walker as a turn-key product.
Lengthy concrete jobs are alleviated due to the prefabricated components that allow a quick and seamless installation. In addition to this, there’s a 10 year guarantee on the prefabricated components.
For further information visit www.kraft-fuehranlagen.de or www.kraft-horsewalker.com or call Horse Weigh on +44 (0) 7774 783247
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