Combining serious exercise that is enjoyable to the horse, with the inherent benefits of chilled salt water, provides an invaluable aid to every horse.

Icing horses legs becomes a thing of the past as the salt water, chilled to almost freezing reduces inflammation from daily training and previous injuries. Salt water encourages hoof growth and the load bearing aspect of training in the Seawalker helps Laminitic horses, as the cold water cools feet and relieves pain. The cooling and ‘tightening’ effect of the chilled salt water reduces Distal Limb Oedema following work and helps reducing general low-grade inflammatory limb conditions.

You can significantly reduce the time involved (man-hours) in icing horses legs on a daily basis.

Furthermore, the salt content of the water does not support microbial growth, therefore the water remains suitable for use without the addition of harmful chemicals such as chlorine, that can have a damaging effect on skin of horses and their handlers.

In addition, recent human studies (Kellet et al 2005 | Al-Ansari et al 2010 and others) have demonstrated the possibility of a protective or otherwise beneficial effect on the respiratory system from the inhalation of nebulised saline.  This is the same environment produced above the surface by the Seawalker, working at the recommended water temperature of 4°C.

Kellet F, Redfern J, Niven RM
Evaluation of nebulised hypertonic saline (7%) as an adjunct to physiotherapy in patients with stable bronchiectasis
Respiratory Medicine 2005. 99:27-31