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A Superior Facility Devoted
The heart of the rehabilitation program at the farm is this 60-foot hot-and-cold-water
aquatherapy treadmill, modified from the standard by the lengthening of
the entry and exit ramps to reduce the angle of slope and the deepening
of the water in the treadmill itself.
The water treadmill makes it possible for a horse to regain condition while putting minimum weight on those recovering legs. Most horses at the farm go on the treadmill 30 days before returning to the track, where they're ready to breeze upon their arrival. The farm has a high success rate with problems of feet, bowed tendons, knees, suspensories, tibias, stifles, and hocks as well as with bleeders. Before therapy begins, problems are identified with the help of state-of-the-art heat sensors. Technology alone doesn't repair sore horses. Expertise is the key, and the Farrell Jones-trained staff provides that. Hundreds of horses have come to Farrell W. Jones Thoroughbred Farm and returned to the track to win races, including Fly Till Dawn, Capo di Capo, Five Star Day, La Feminn, Forest Camp, and many others.
The focus of the farm's efforts is clearly shown by the list of daily charges, consisting of just five offerings: Stalls $27.00, pens $24.00, grass pasture $13.00, treadmill $13.00, sale preparation $32.00 (includes treadmill).
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