Florida veterinarian shares the whats, hows and whys of key step in most equine transactions.

Palm Beach Equine Clinic’s Dr. Richard Wheeler recently shared the basic steps he takes in performing an equine pre-purchase exam. Dr. Wheeler and PBEC’s 28 veterinarians, including Board Certified surgeons, internal medicine specialists, and radiologists, are considered some of the most experienced in the disciplines of show jumping, dressage, and polo. All of the doctors enjoy the opportunity to work with many of the top horses in the world in all disciplines featured in PBEC’s home base of Wellington, FL.

by Elizabeth Hanson, Equestrian Pilates®

One of the greatest skills that separates an upper level rider from a beginner is the ability to notice and anticipate the movement of the horse and then move his body exactly as needed.

Traceability is a strong point for nutritional supplement company.

Wild Gold’s long-standing relationships and ability to work directly with small, family-owned farms offers a level of “traceability” in its horse, people and dog supplements that is rare in today’s supplement market. Traceability is the ability to track any food, feed, food-producing animal or substance that will be used for consumption, through all stages of production, processing and distribution.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit, for horses, on-site at HITS Thermal.

As the title sponsor of its veterinary building at HITS Desert Horse Park during the 2016 HITS Thermal Desert Circuit, Mobile Equine Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy will have its HBOT unit on site throughout the eight-week hunter/jumper series that starts Jan. 19.

Mission, accountability and unshakable goals are keys to successful New Year’s resolution.

by Robin Martinez

With the New Year ahead, many people will be making resolutions about diet and exercise. Most of these resolutions will fizzle, not because those making them didn’t really want them to happen but because either their expectations are unrealistic (like believing that exercise is the best way to lose weight) or because they don’t have a structure in place that will support them as they make these new ideas a permanent part of their daily life. 

USEF makes changes to accountability for drugs & medication policies.

The USEF Board of Directors recently approved a rule change, which expands the range of responsible parties for violations of the USEF’s Drugs and Medications rules. As of Dec 1, 2015, the rule will include additional categories of individuals who are responsible and accountable parties, which are defined as Persons Responsible and Support Personnel.

Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher receives organic listing.

Sweet PDZ® reports that its market leading Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher product line has recently received “organic” status with OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute). This new product status will give assurance to consumers everywhere that Sweet PDZ is properly approved and authorized for use in organic applications and in processing or production channels.

New Farnam hoof & connective tissue supplement features advanced formula for hoof, tendon & ligament nutrition.

Athletic talent and pedigree alone won’t carry your horse into the winner’s circle or down the trail. He needs good feet and strong legs under him. That’s why Farnam® developed new Horseshoer’s Secret® EXTRA STRENGTH Hoof & Connective Tissue Supplement.

Hayden Show Jumping Horsemanship Initiative takes lessons well beyond the ring.

Availability of advanced diagnostic equipment grows in California.

Magnetic resonance imaging machines that scan a horse’s lower legs while the horse is standing have revolutionized the world of lameness diagnosis. “It is almost the standard of care,” says Dr. Carrie Schlachter, VMD and medical director at Circle Oak Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Petaluma. Availability seems to be the technology’s only drawback, and, happily, that’s changing. Dr. Schlachter is “very excited” to be adding the standing MRI, or “sMRI,” to Circle Oak Equine, where it will debut along with a new surgery center on June 1. (With a formal unveiling of both on June 10, see sidebar below.)