8 Replies to “Swimming Horses”

1. These horses aren't taking a dip in the water just to cool off in the sweltering Virginia summer. They're the famous Chincoteague ponies of Assateague Island.

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2. Apr 13,  · Some horses take to swimming like a duck to water, others, not so much. While they are not necessarily instinctively strong swimmers, horses usually learn and improve with experience. Benefits of Horses Swimming. As well as fun, swimming can be a beneficial exercise for horses, whether to improve fitness or assist rehabilitation after injury.

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3. Jul 08,  · Is swimming with horses allowed? In some places, horses are allowed during certain months of the years, or a permit or membership is required. Do your homework ahead of time so you won't be disappointed. Be sure to bring a shovel and be prepared to clean up after your horse.

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4. Jan 27,  · Swimming is a great therapeutic tool for injured horses, as well as a nice change of pace for healthy ones undergoing stressful trackwork - but it is not an activity that contributes significantly to an overall conditioning effect - here's why: The above chart is taken from a .

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5. Aug 06,  · With great tuition, patience and encouragement we rode the horses down to the sea and before we knew it we were on the backs of swimming horses. Absolutely magical and unforgettable experience that was the highlight of our stay in Antigua TripAdvisor reviews.

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6. Swimming with horses is a unique and unusual experience, at once exciting, beautiful, mystical, therapeutic and fun. Our herd are fully trained to swim in the bay. Riders and non riders, young and old, fit and unfit, can all benefit from this amazing experience as each swim is tailored to it’s riders needs and requests and each horse is.

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7. The video is that Robert Smith in the background?

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8. Horses and humans are not as dissimilar in their body structure as you might think. Our musculoskeletal systems, joints, tendons, ligaments and dynamics of locomotion are all very similar. Just as a doctor might prescribe swimming as a form of rehabilitation exercise for a human, a veterinarian may prescribe the same treatment for a horse.

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