Horse exercisers - Automated horse walker

equiline GmbH
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D-27318 Hoyerhagen
Germany

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Horse exercisers - Automated horse walker - Hot walker
Automated horse walker with 12 programmes computerised controls - The anti panic paddles made from open mesh allowing an all round vision, important for horses - The system has up to 3 safety mechanisms which automatically stop the walker

Horse exercisers - Automated horse walker

Safety and durability are the watch words best used to describe the exerciser. The heavy duty base structure is hot dipped galvanised. The unit is pre fabricated for easy assembly at the site. The direct drive unit is mounted under a steel cover protected against the weather. The arms rotate above (horse) head height approx. 2,50m ( 8´-2") . This design guarantees maximum safety against injury for horses and owners. The walker has energy absorbing swinging galvanised steel mesh paddles (replaceable mesh). An electrical impulse box can be attached to the paddles. The anti panic paddles made from open mesh allowing an all round vision, important for horses. The computerised controls (PCL) has 12 programmes (6 x 2) The user simply has to determine the speed and duration of each double cycle. The computer also provides a Rehabilitation programme which, is intended for use under surveillance and allows the owner to train horses individually (after injury for example). The computer also provides an electrical signal that can be used for connecting to a bell or horn indicating the end of a complete cycle of the walker. A remote emergency stop can also be attached to the computer, this can be laid into a supervisors office for example. The controls are in a steel powder coated lockable cabinet, which has a ventilation for maintaining temperature of the electrical components.

The system has up to 3 safety mechanisms which automatically stop the walker in an emergency.
· 1 the adjustable bolt which is used on the direct drive allows the friction break to stop the walker.
· 2 The frequency converter cuts out when a certain resistance is reached also stopping the drive.
· 3 which is not standard, but can be fitted at any time, a mechanical torque clutch on the driving gear, this will cut out the drive when a certain resistance is reached.
All units can be extended there is no difficulty in extending the unit for a larger diameter or for training more horses. The drive unit is provided by one or two electrical motors (750 W/each) depending on size and the number of horses .

During our seminars we are often consulted about the latest development concerning the paddles or gates used to move the horses along in the walker. Some individual companies are using electrified hanging rods or poles ( commonly known as "bang sticks" ) as an alternative to swinging gates. The function of the paddles or gates is to (free) drive the horses around the trainer. We recommend waiting until the technology has been properly developed and proved. Firstly not all countries allow the use of electricity in the paddles, please check your local by- laws. A hot wired bang stick will also cause some distress to a trapped horse when it passes over or around. From experience of many years of horses and building equine equipment I would like something substantial when a horse decides to buck out to the rear.

Horse exercisers can be built with or without a roof, but the roof provides protection from bad weather. The roof keeps exercise area dry and free of snow while allowing natural lighting, excellent ventilation and therefore a healthier environment for your horses.

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