Monarch’s horse walkers are world-renowned for their quality, durability, and reliability. Many professional yards, including racecourses and private stables, rely on them. To ensure optimal performance, proper maintenance is crucial. This webpage focuses on maintaining and using a Monarch horse walker to maximise its longevity and functionality.

Safe Operation Guidelines

To help you use our walkers safely and efficiently, we have created a series of instructional videos. Owners are responsible for making sure that everyone using the horse walker has read and understood the manual thoroughly. Proper training is essential before operating the walker.

Important Notices

• The Monarch horse exerciser is intended for horses only. Under no circumstances should a person be inside the exerciser while it is in operation.
• In case of an emergency, immediately press the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON. Remember, the walker will continue to revolve until it comes to a natural stop, so maintain vigilance.
• Never open the door of the horse walker while it is active. This is crucial for the safety of both horse and handler.
• Continuous monitoring is necessary while the horse walker is running.
• The ‘fence switch’ controls the electrified pushers and must be turned off when loading or unloading horses. Additionally, keep the switch off when the walker is not in use for your safety.

1. Understanding Your Electronic Control Box

Our electronic control box comes with as standard;-

• Power Switch (On/Off)
• Direction Switch
• Fence Switch (Electrified Pushers)
• Speed Dial
• Start Button
• Stop Button
• Emergency Stop Button

Optional upgrades;-

• Auto Reverse & Twin Timers

2. Electronic Control Box Operating Instructions (Manual Mode)

The Horse Walker can be stopped at anytime by pressing the stop button

3. Changing Direction

4. Electronic Control Box Operating Instructions (Auto Reverse Mode)

After both the green and red timed periods have been completed the exerciser will stop and remain stationary for a period of time equal to that set by the timers green period. When the time has elapsed, the exerciser (if left unattended) will become active again and will begin to rotate. The cycle will continue until the stop button is pressed.

5. Loading Horses

Before loading a horse onto the walker, you must ensure that the ‘fence’ switch is switched to off.
The gate will be hinged on the left as standard (unless requested), you will need to lead the horse from the near side, this will allow you to open the gate and lead the horse in, whilst remaining in the gateway. Do NOT allow yourself to get between the Horse and the inner fence. When loading, take care not to allow the horse to exit before you close the gate.

6. Emergency Stop Button

In the event of an emergency hit the Emergency Stop Button on the control panel to immediately cut the power to the walker.

7. ABS Lever(Walker Engaged/Disengaged)

The Walker engaged/disengaged lever lever controls the ABS braking system. When the lever is moved to the walker disengaged position to ABS will be off, meaning the pushers will move freely enabling the operator to walk around the horse walker to ensure clear walkway. Please Note The ‘fence’ switch must be switched to off and the horse walker completely turned off before the pushers are touched.

8. Maintenance

To ensure the Horse Walker runs smoothly, a few basic checks can be made periodically.
To find out what oil goes into to our walkers click here.

Hydraulic Oil – Access to the sight glass for the hydraulic oil level can be gained by removing the back of the control box. To run correctly the oil should be between 50% – 75% full.

Bearings (Blue Bottle Oil) – It is prudent to check the oil round the flange bearing (central pyramid) every 3 months. Should the oil need topping up, a plastic oil feed (blue bottle) is provided as a spout to channel the oil onto the bearings. We recommend a Gearbox 220 oil but any gearbox oil, the thicker the better will work.

9. After Installation

10. Servicing

To find out more about our Horse Walker services or book one click here.