The racehorse Kingscliff swapped his stable in Dorset for the hills of Bodmin for his own holiday.
 | | Kingscliff prepares for his swim |
Part of his routine included swimming 35 lengths a day in a special equine swimming pool.Ìý Trainer David Bryant invited 91Èȱ¬ Radio Cornwall's Hannah Stacey to Higher Whitley Training And Rehabilitation Centre to watch the four legged star take a dip. Click on the link below to enjoy the audio:
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Kingscliff rose to fame at the end of 2005, when he was the surprise winner of the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park. He has gone on to become one of the top chasers in the horse racing world. David Bryant has spent six weeks exercising the 10-year-old gelding in the thirty-six metre long equine swimming pool at his centre on Bodmin Moor. The special regime is designed to prevent injury after intensive training. "It's really good for the horses," explains David. "It keeps them fit, without putting pressure on the joints."
 | | Kingscliff heads into the pool |
The pool has a series of jets which push gallons of water around. This gives the same effect as if the horse was swimming against the tide. This makes the horse work harder during the exercise regime. "Kingscliff is one of the top chasers in this country," says David. "He's a very big horse, but very athletic as well." Ìý | 
