Jelka Group

Name: Jelka Group
Address: Dover, CT156EP, GB
Telephone: +447384801513

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Creating equine facilities for the future with innovative infrastructure. Welfare. Performance. Efficiency.

14/10/2026

For racing yards, conditioning isn’t simply about doing more, it’s about controlling and improving the quality of work.

An 8-month study into 12 young Thoroughbreds found that adding weekly treadmill sessions to conventional track training resulted in an 8.86% higher aerobic capacity than track training alone.

The Sascotec Elite X45 Treadmill gives trainers precise control over speed, gradient, duration and distance. With gallop speeds of up to 45km/h and incline settings from -1% to 12%, every variable can be tailored to suit each horse’s programme.

See the first Sascotec treadmill live in the UK at Jelka Equine Innovation Live:

📅 26-28 October 2026
⏰ 9am-4pm each day
📍 The National Stud, Newmarket

Watch live demonstrations, meet the Jelka and Sascotec teams and explore how controlled treadmill work could support your training programme.

Limited spaces available, register for the event via the link in our bio 🔗

12/10/2026

Your future winter self will thank you for this one… 👀 🌧️

Whether we like it or not, mud season is around the corner, and the areas used most are usually the first to suffer.

Jelka Top Clean Mud Mats create a more stable, free-draining surface through high-traffic areas, helping to make daily winter jobs more manageable and giving horses firmer footing in turnout areas.

Great photos from SureHoof putting the mats to the ultimate test in very wet New Zealand conditions!

New Zealand based? SureHoof will be at Equifest from 16-18th October where you can take a closer look at the mats and speak with the team 🇳🇿

Save this as your reminder to prepare before the winter mud arrives 🐴

09/10/2026

“Will I know whether my horse is drinking enough?” 💧🐴

It’s one of the biggest concerns owners share with us when considering automatic drinkers, alongside refill noise, water flow, cleanliness and whether their horses will understand how to use them.

Jelka ambassador explains that it’s often the small design details that make the biggest difference.

Jelka La Buvette drinkers are designed around natural drinking behaviour, with accessible water and a dependable refill system, helping horses drink comfortably while reducing the daily work involved in filling and carrying buckets.

Like any change on the yard, horses should be introduced carefully and their water intake monitored. But when the design puts the horse first, automatic drinking can become a simple and reliable part of the routine.

Let us know, what would your biggest concern be when switching from buckets?

04/10/2026

Ridden work will always be central to a horse’s training, but treadmill work can give yards another level of precision around four key variables:

→ Speed
→ Gradient
→ Duration
→ Distance

By standardising the session, riders and trainers can create a more controlled, repeatable workload tailored to the individual horse, making considered adjustments as conditioning progresses.

Want to see how it works in practice?

The Sascotec X45 will be available to see in action at Jelka Equine Innovation Live during Tattersalls week.

📅 26-28 October 2026
📍 The National Stud, Newmarket
⏰ 9am-4pm each day

Register for the event via the Jelka Group website 🔗

02/10/2026

The future of equine treadmills is coming to the UK for the first time 🐎

This October, Jelka Group will be bringing the first Sascotec X45 Elite Horse Treadmill to the UK, giving racing, performance yards, rehabilitation and professional equestrian teams the opportunity to see the technology in action 🎬

Engineered in Germany, the X45 combines controlled speed and incline with a 4 metre belt and Sascotec’s patented Forest Floor technology. It has been developed to support conditioning, rehabilitation and performance, with equine welfare at the heart of its design.

Join us at Jelka Equine Innovation Live:

📅 26-28 October 2026
🕙 10am-4pm each day
📍 The National Stud, Newmarket

See live demonstrations, meet the Jelka and Sascotec teams, explore the treadmill’s capabilities, and ask your questions to the experts.

A £1,000 event contribution will also be available on eligible orders placed during the event. Terms apply.

Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/4z4Yxwh

28/09/2026

Winter yard preparation should start long before winter creeps in 🌧️

The first heavy downpours. The gateway that starts to churn up. The morning when the water trough is suddenly frozen. By the time these things become obvious, winter management can quickly turn into a last-minute emergency to keep the yard functioning and, most importantly, ensure horses continue to have access to the essentials they need.

We are firm believers that the best winter preparation starts before the weather turns. Take a walk around your yard and look at it from your horse’s perspective. Where do they naturally congregate? Which areas see the most foot traffic? Where does the ground deteriorate first? Can horses still access clean, fresh water easily when conditions are poor? And do you have practical options for turnout when the fields need protecting?

These are the pressure points worth identifying now, while the ground is still workable and there is time to make considered decisions.

Winter management isn't simply about keeping the yard looking tidy. Ground conditions, access to water, turnout and safe footing all contribute to how horses experience their environment throughout the wetter months.

From insulated automatic water troughs and turnout pens to mud mats and rubber stable matting, there are a number of practical ways to improve your yard's winter resilience while keeping your horses' needs at the centre of planning🐴

Good infrastructure doesn't have to mean changing everything. Often, it's about identifying the areas that cause the most problems and finding the right solution for your individual yard.

Want to know more about preparing your yard before winter arrives? Read our full guide here: https://jelka.co.uk/blog/jelka-blogs-5/before-the-mud-arrives-how-to-prepare-your-yard-for-winter-166 🔗

Or get in touch with our team to discuss your yard and how we can help 😊

25/09/2026

“My horse just doesn’t stand still in the wash bay.”

How often do we hear behaviours like these described as simply part of a horse’s personality?

At Jelka, we like to ask a different question: does your horse actually feel safe in the space you’re asking them to stand in? 🐴

Are they separated from their friends?

Do they have enough space to feel comfortable?

Is the area well lit, or does it feel dark and enclosed?

Are they tied too short to move naturally?

Is the footing comfortable and secure to stand on?

These details can all have a significant impact on how a horse experiences a space, and their resulting behaviour.

For this wash bay, created with horse trainer , every element was considered from the horse’s perspective. From the generous space and natural light to the secure, comfortable footing and wide cross-tie setup, the aim was simple:

Create an environment where horses have the opportunity to feel relaxed, rather than simply expecting them to tolerate it.

Horse-first design isn’t about appearances, it’s about understanding how horses experience the spaces we create for them 🤎

21/09/2026

Fantastic photos from of Jelka Top Clean Mats standing up to the ultimate test- New Zealand weather 🇳🇿 🌧️

Interested in our mud mats or any of our other yard solutions, but based outside the UK? We’re now offering international shipping and distribution, making our horse-first infrastructure available to yards further afield 🌍

To find out more, do get in touch to discuss your requirements: https://bit.ly/4qAjMTH

16/09/2026

What really happens when you work a horse on a water treadmill? 🌊🐴

Water treadmill exercise is often viewed simply as a low-impact alternative to ridden work, but its potential goes much further. The properties of water create a very different exercise environment, changing the physical demands placed on the horse and the way they move through each stride.

So, what is actually happening?

Water creates resistance against the horse's limbs as they move through it. As water depth and treadmill speed increase, so does the physiological demand. Research has demonstrated increases in heart rate, oxygen consumption and ventilation as workload increases, making water treadmill exercise a useful tool for developing and maintaining cardiovascular fitness.

The water also changes movement mechanics. Greater water depths can increase joint flexion and influence limb and spinal movement, meaning the horse is required to work through a different range of motion and movement pattern compared with ridden or ground work.

This is particularly interesting from a conditioning and rehabilitation perspective. Rather than simply increasing the intensity or duration of a horse's existing workload, water treadmill exercise allows trainers to manipulate several variables; water depth, speed, duration and frequency, to create a controlled and progressive stimulus tailored to the individual horse.

For the performance horse, conditioning shouldn't necessarily mean doing more of the same. Introducing different forms of controlled exercise can provide physical variety, challenge different movement patterns and reduce reliance on a single type of workload.

Designed with the horse in mind, this is exactly why we believe the design of the water treadmill matters. Our range of Sascotec water treadmills are created to combine expertise, evidence, and horse-first design 🐴

Interested in exploring whether a water treadmill could work for your facility? Find out more: https://bit.ly/4c8GkoA

12/09/2026

One of the most common feedback we get from clients is “I wish I’d known about you sooner!”

It’s something we hear all too often.

Particularly when we’re delivering stable matting or another product as part of a larger yard project, we’ll hear from clients who are already halfway through the process — dealing with different contractors, unexpected issues or results that haven’t quite lived up to expectations.

And then they discover what else Jelka can offer.

“I wish I’d spoken to you before.”

That’s exactly why we’re here.

At Jelka Group, we can help take the stress out of planning and developing your equestrian yard, with a wide range of premium products and access to trusted specialist contractors to help bring your project together.

From automatic insulated water drinkers and stable matting, to water treadmills, turnout fencing and arena solutions, we can help you create a more considered, practical and horse-first environment from the outset.

Rather than coordinating multiple suppliers and hoping everything comes together, talk to Jelka at the start of your project.

One experienced team. A comprehensive range of equestrian solutions. Less stress.

Jelka Group — your one-stop equestrian shop for all your yard and arena needs.

📩 Planning a new yard or upgrading an existing one? Get in touch with our team.

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http://www.jelka.co.uk/

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