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REHABILITATION & FITNESS

Rehabilitation: About

PROGRAMS & HOSPITALIZATION

SPORTS INJURY REHABILITATION

Custom designed and monitored controlled exercise programs. Our facility provides a peaceful environment in which your horse can enjoy the rehabilitation process.  We have a lot of options we can offer to build the ideal program for your horse.

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HydroHorse Underwater Treadmill Workout

FITNESS AND CONDITIONING

Customized programs or haul – in options available to enhance your horses performance. We can offer programs to keep your horse in shape in between shows or add to your cross-training program.

IN HOUSE CARE

  • Monitoring vitals

  • Administering medications

  • Bandage changes

  • Wound care

  • Comfort checks

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Fitnss & Conditioning

THERAPEUTIC TOOLS & FACILITIES

UNDERWATER TREADMILL

Our Hydrohorse is a 14 foot in-ground submerged treadmill with 1400 gallons of heated water and is a key component for many of our rehabilitation and fitness programs. It provides a controlled, buoyant environment for low impact exercise and speeds the return to fitness and performance. It builds muscle and strength in an environment that reduces the concussive stress up to 60%.

  • Soft tissue injuries

  • Kissing spine or any back soreness

  • Muscle trauma

  • Bone edema or bruising

  • Increase fitness and muscle strength

HyroHorse Underwater Treadmill

ECB COLDWATER SALT SPA

This aerated spa bath is a great treatment option for many of our rehabilitation patients. The concentrated salt-water in the cold spa is chilled to 35F and carefully maintained to provide optimum treatment conditions and increase circulation. We can adjust the water level to treat specific areas on the lower limb as well as having a hose attachment that can treat other areas that can’t be submerged. 

  • Cellulitis

  • Soft tissue injuries

  • Bone edema and bruising

  • Strains and sprains

  • Post-performance recovery

  • Any swelling or soreness

  • Laminitis

  • Arthritis 

  • Wounds

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72’ FREE FLOW EXERCISER

Our custom designed trojan free flow exerciser is 72’ and designed specifically for optimal exercise, and to accommodate all breeds of horses. Its large diameter not only allows space for larger breed horses, but also accommodates movement in a wider circle. This allows more direct forward motion, and less torque on your horse’s joints. The roomy compartments and flexible panels minimize injury risk. Our cover allows for exercise rain or shine, and protection of our well-kept footing. The footing is sand and rubber. It is worked and cleaned daily. This makes it ideal for rehabilitation and exercise, creating even and safe footing to reduce stress on your horse’s legs and joints.

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Equine Hydrotherapy Tools

LASER THERAPY

Our Cutting Edge Laser is a Multi-wave Locked System Class IV laser. It is an effective way to treat pain, inflammation and edema. This laser has a tissue penetration of 3-4cm and can accelerate tissue repair without the risk of thermal damage.

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Analgesic effects

  • Improve vascular and metabolic activity

  • Accelerate tissue repair and cell growth

  • Reduce fibrous tissue formation

  • Faster wound healing

  • And more…

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EQUIVIBE VIBRATION THERAPY

Whole body vertical vibration therapy can improve circulation, especially in the lower limbs. It can also help maintain bone density for those patients with reduced exercise or on stall rest. It can relieve muscle soreness and help relax the equine patient. 

  • Soft tissue injuries

  • Arthritis

  • Muscle soreness

  • Post surgical 

  • Hoof issues and growth

  • Cellulitis

  • And more…

RETIREMENT

Your horse deserves a wonderful retirement.

Petaluma Equine has been offering outstanding animal care in Petaluma since 2000.

Your horse can enjoy their retirement in a space that works for them.  We have various types of retirement accommodations to fit your horse's needs in retirement.  All horses receive regular grooming, blanketing, coordination of farrier appointments, medication administration and more.

You can have peace of mind that your horse will be living on a property where veterinarians, RVTs, and rehabilitation staff are on premise daily.  So, if your horse needs medical attention, care is right here.

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