Here we have a yearling Thoroughbred thriving in the water treadmill at Gundy Park, enjoying every second 🐎 This yearling and many others are preparing for the most prestigious TB sales of the year, the Inglis Easter Yearling Sales. The ECB Water Treadmill is an extremely effective way to condition a yearling without putting unwanted pressure on their growing joints. This training encourages correct range of movement, increases their balance and builds essential core strength that’s not otherwise developed by traditional methods of ‘yearling prep’ The water treadmill develops their young bodies evenly, unlike dry walkers - plus there is absolutely no need for tying their heads down or excessive lunging to develop top-line, as the water (if programmed by a knowledgeable handler like those at Gundy Park) develops their top line and keeps the unwanted fat away. Another major and essential advantage is the effect this style of training has on their young minds; mentally the yearli...