Phillip McBurney Racing operates in the Mid and East Antrim area of Northern Ireland, providing a focused range of services aimed at conditioning and rehabilitating racehorses. The yard works across breaking and pre-training, preparing young horses for the demands of racing while introducing them to structured exercise routines. For horses requiring downtime, the rest and recuperation service offers a quieter setting where animals can recover between campaigns or after injury.
A key feature of the operation is the salt water treadmill, which is used for both therapy and general fitness work. Cold salt water treadmill sessions are commonly used in the racing industry to support recovery from tendon and ligament strain, reduce inflammation and maintain cardiovascular fitness without the impact of fast work on firm ground. The treadmill is available as part of the rehabilitation programmes and as a conditioning tool for horses in regular training.
Horses at the yard benefit from grass turn out, allowing periods of turnout in paddocks alongside their scheduled work. This combination of paddock time and structured exercise is suited to young horses coming off the breaking stage, as well as established racehorses needing a break from full training. The setting in Mid and East Antrim places the yard within reach of the major racing centres on the north coast of Ireland.
Owners and trainers interested in breaking, pre-training, rest and recuperation or salt water treadmill therapy can contact Phillip McBurney Racing directly to discuss availability and arrange assessments. As the yard is based in Northern Ireland, it accepts horses from across Ireland and can coordinate with owners travelling from further afield by prior arrangement.