Swimming rehab of racehorses starts in Iwaki

Swimming rehab of racehorses starts in Iwaki

A racehorse swims in a pool as part of its rehabilitation on May 25, 2015, in the northeastern Japan city of Iwaki. Swimming is an efficient way of strengthening muscles and cardiopulmonary function without imposing a burden on the legs of racehorses. The training in the pool runs through early October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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