The only horse aquatrainer with a 5 year warranty

With an internal length of over 4 meters, Sascotec Aquatrainers are the longest on the market. This allows horses of all sizes to stretch their necks forward and down while walking, without touching the rear door. The result is relaxed, natural movement without stress or restriction.

The treadmill surface inside the Aquatrainer features the same shock-absorbing “Forest Floor Effect” as Sascotec’s dry treadmills.

Units made from V2A or V4A stainless steel allow the use of seawater solutions of up to 2% and 5%, which supports wound healing and has positive effects on skin and coat due to the antibacterial properties of salt.

Sascotec Aquatrainers can also be equipped with incline and trot functions, offering incline up to 6% and speeds up to 15 km/h, significantly expanding the training range.

Optional half-height side glass panels or the three-sided “Insights” full-vision design allow clear observation of movement and gait patterns, helping to identify asymmetries or irregularities.

The single-hand latch system remains easy to open even under pressure.

No wedge-shaped belt guides are used on the inside, preventing tripping hazards.

All bearings are lubricant-free, preventing water contamination.

A high-quality Siemens control panel provides multiple training programs and analysis functions.

A V-shaped drainage floor ensures fast water and manure removal, and six service hatches allow easy cleaning.

All Aquatrainers share the natural cooling and hydrostatic pressure effects of water, which support circulation and lymph flow, especially during warmer weather.

Aquatic therapy is ideal for both conditioning and rehabilitation. The Sascotec aquatrainer features ground-level access and is equipped with two doors for a safe and easy entry. Walking speed, water level, and, if applicable, water temperature can be individually adjusted to each horse.

• Tendons, ligaments, and joints are relieved of weight and impact
• Cooling and decongestive effects reduce inflammation and swelling
• Hydrostatic pressure supports the lymphatic system
• Water resistance (1000 times higher than air) activates and strengthens muscles and improves circulation
• Improved circulation enhances tissue supply and regeneration
• Cool water or the use of saline water supports anti-inflammatory processes
• The horse moves forward freely with a relaxed neck posture
• The back lifts and strengthens naturally
• Young horses can be developed in a healthy, controlled manner
• Both muscle chains (dorsal above the spine and ventral below) are trained evenly
• Aquatraining helps maintain fitness and muscle tone during periods when riding is not possible
• Horses recovering from injury can be brought back into exercise safely and without the risk of slipping or jumping, as may occur with hand-walking
• Sascotec Aquatrainers are built with extra length so the horse can stretch forward naturally without holding the head artificially high, preventing tension in the neck.

Yes, we offer and end to end design, planning and installation service of the aquatrainer from Sascotec in the UK.

Prices start around £67,500 plus VAT and selected equipment and water system configuration.

Yes — technical training upon installation, and more in-depth horse-training education at:

• Horse Academy (Sascotec Headquarters, Klein Berßen, Germany)

• Aquatherapiezentrum Bonau (Switzerland, Manfred Müller)

Optional on-site customer training is available.

The two devices serve different purposes.

A treadmill trains movement and muscle, while an Aquatrainer adds the therapeutic benefits of water:

• Cooling (anti-inflammatory)

• Hydrostatic pressure (supports circulation)

• Adjustable buoyancy (relieves load)

• Adjustable resistance (builds muscle efficiently)

20 minutes in the Aquatrainer equals approximately 90 minutes of exercising under saddle.

Aquatraining is especially valuable in summer, during rehabilitation, and for conditioning without overheating.

Because it is longer, stronger, safer, better engineered, and built for long-term durability.

High material quality, large safety reserves, advanced filtration systems, and optional incline/trot functions make it a professional-grade training and rehabilitation device.

The tank can be filled up to 1.4 m (sided rail height), though this is rarely necessary.

Water level should be adjusted based on horse size and training purpose.

Hygiene is critical in water training.

• The horse should be rinsed or wiped with a disinfecting solution before training (not on open wounds).

• Horses with open wounds should not train in water.

• Use fresh or disinfected water.

• After each session, the Aquatrainer should be drained and cleaned.

We offer special filter systems and UV sterilization to maintain water quality.

Yes, financing and leasing options are available. Rental is not offered.

Training must be individualized. The general training principles recommended for treadmills apply here as well:

Start slowly, increase gradually, observe the horse, allow rest days, and consult a vet for rehabilitation cases.

The Siemens control panel provides multiple adjustable training programs.

The Aquatrainer consumes 2 kWh.

At £0.26 per kWh, a 30-minute session costs approx. £0.26.

Figures are estimates.

For a typical training session at moderate water height (just above fetlocks), approx. 1,000 liters are required, plus cleaning water.

Water cost: ~1 £ per session (typical city water pricing)

The tank can be filled up to 1.4 m (sided rail height), though this is rarely necessary.

Water level should be adjusted based on horse size and training purpose.

Approx. 4.20 m x 2.10 m (external).

This internal length enables natural neck extension and relaxed movement, without contacting the rear door.

Approx. 3 m x 3 m floor area and 2.5 m ceiling height are required.

Custom layouts are possible depending on on-site conditions.

Tap water, rainwater, or well water may be used.

For rainwater and well water, adequate filtration is essential.