Victory 38 EquineTreadmill 

The treadmill provides an ideal tool for training, in that both distance and speed can be accurately controlled and the impact of the weight of the rider is removed. These qualities enable you to control the intensity, volume and duration of the work interval which enables more work to be done with a reduced level of stress. This is a major advantage when doing high quality galloping work, pre-training and in rehabilitation. 

Treadmill work can be introduced early in the training program as part of the slow work; however its major benefit comes with high speed interval work-outs. The intensity and duration of each gallop will vary depending on the level of fitness of the horse and its ability. The level of stress applied, speed and duration of gallops, which occurs with each work out can be monitored more accurately than on the track by the use of a heart rate monitor and/or by measurements of blood lactate concentrations.

A further benefit of the treadmill application is rehabilitation. The great benefit of using a treadmill in any rehabilitation work is the capacity to control the intensity and duration of work the horse is doing. This is a major factor in the early phases of rehabilitation when both re-injury and further damage to the tendon is highly likely if too much work is attempted. In addition the treadmill offers a major benefit for tendon rehabilitation in that it offers the use of an eccentric contraction. For the horse an eccentric contraction occurs during the action of walking up an incline on the treadmill, therefore providing the ideal environment to apply the eccentric muscle action. This action has been shown to be superior to other forms of muscle contraction in rehabilitating and strengthening of tendons. 

A condition that is experienced if the volume and intensity of the training program is not monitored closely is the overtraining syndrome. The best management of this condition is prevention. This is achieved by well-balanced gradual increases in training volume and intensity, through a well planned training program that ensures that any increases in training loads are controlled and in accordance with the fitness and capacity of the horse. This can be monitored best in the treadmill training program by measuring the physical responses to each work session with the intensity and volume of work then finely adjusted for the next training session.

         SPECIFICATIONS :-

           Model - Victory 38
         Speed - 0 – 55 km/hr
         Elevation - 0 – 7 Degrees
         Belt Width - 750 mm
         Belt Length - 7.15 metres 
         Height (Assembled) - 2.725 metres
         Drive - Hydrostatic Pump Drive
         Motor - 415 Volt / 50 Amp Electric 25 H.P. Motor (3 phase).

         1.  Frame of machine is constructed of galvanized Hollow Section and mild steel
              Channel Iron.
         2.  Conveyor belt runs over a mild steel plate driven by the rear roller and carried
              by a front idler roller. Both rollers have vulcanised rubber adhered to their
              surface to ensure smoothness of drive.
         3.  The unit comes complete with all necessary hydraulic systems which include
              variable speed control valve, hydraulic oil reservoir, oil pump/gear box and drive
              coupling.
         4.  Hydraulic rams are mounted on each side and balanced to ensure equal and
              even lift when machine is being elevated and lowered.
         5.  All VICTORY treadmills are fitted with the latest non frictional, compressed fiber
              composite polished side boards to avoid injury to horses in the event of them
              kicking whilst working.
         6. The electrical control panel is located on the side of the machine for easy access
             in the event fuses need to be replaced or reset.

Classic Treadmill Model 940

          SPECIFICATIONS :-

Model            “CLASSIC CHAMPION” Model 940 Treadmill
Speed            0 - 60 KM/HR
Elevation        0 -7  Degrees variable with Fingertip control
Belt Width      750 mm (2'5 ½”)
Belt Length     7.15 m (23'6') Ramp down
Height            2725 mm (8'11 ¼ “) front
Finish            Hot Dipped Galvanised
Drive              Sunstrand Hydrostatic Pump
Motor             Electric Motor 3 phase (415Volt/50Amp) 25 HP 

Treadmill Belt Installation Procedure:-

1)   Slide new belt over slider bed ensuring that the belt direction marking is  
      pointing to the rear of the machine.  
2)   Slide belt and slider bed assembly back onto angle iron supports.
3)   Bolts slider bed into position.
4)   Install kick boards.
5)   Insert rear roller. Note bearing block aligning marks.
6)   Install chain coupling and cover.
7)   Install rear ramp.
8)   Insert front roller. Bolt up bearing blocks to contact with channel.
9)   Tighten bearing block on 150mm roller.
10)  Adjust front roller to approximate tension.
11)  Install lubrication system.
12)  Start machine and adjust front roller, running the belt in.
13)  After running belt in, lubricate belt with smear coating.
14)  Readjustment of front roller maybe necessary .
15)  Install front ramp. Anticipated removal and replacement of these belts with one
       technician and labourer is four hours. Considering this is the first time allow a
       minimum of six hours.  

Treadmill Belt changing procedure:-

1)    Remove wooden kick boards (belt rubbing blocks) adjacent to belt (approx 5 
       bolts each side).
2)    Remove front and back access ramps. Front ramp held by split pin and 19mm 
       pin. Rear ramp – unbolt ramp holder assembly (4 half inch bolts and 2 three 
       eighths stay bolts).
3)    Remove belt lubricating bar assembly (2quarter inch bolts).
4)    Loosen front roller adjustment.
5)    Undo front bearing block bolts.
6)    Slide cut roller (note – can use hydraulic elevation of machine to lower roller to 
       ground).
7)    Remove rear roller chain coupling cover.
8)    Remove coupling chain (joining lick).
9)    Note factory bearing block/channel alignment marks on each side. If not clearly
        visible remark. These are essential for true alignment of rear roller.
10)  Undo rear bearing bolts.
11)  Remove roller.
12)  Slacken bearing block bolts on off side (opposite cat walk) on 150mm roller.
13)  Remove bolts that hold slider bed ( steel floor under conveyor belt). These are
       located in the 100 x 50 channel on each side (approx 5 each, depending on
       model). Note slider bed is supported on two angle irons.
14)  Slide slider bed assembly and conveyor belt out the back of the machine. Note
       that you can cut the belt and remove separately for convenience.