Sports Medicine

Lameness Examinations

Lameness exams require close observation of the horse in hand and under tack. Diagnostic nerve blocks may be done followed by a radiographic exam and analysis. Digital radiographs and ultrasounds provide immediate high quality images.

Pre-Purchase Exams

Before purchasing a new horse, whether it be for pleasure riding or upper level competition, it's overall health and condition should be thoroughly investigated.

A complete physical exam, soundness evaluation, radiology, endoscopy, ultrasonography, blood work and drug screening can be performed.

IRAP Therapy

IRAP (Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein) Therapy is from a relatively new group of anti-arthritis products.

IRAP is a naturally occurring protein that works to protect joints by occupying receptor sites on the membrane of cartilage cells. Harvested blood is incubated for 24 hours to increase anti-inflammatory and regenerative protein concentration levels. The extracted serum can be used immediately or frozen for future use.

IRAP therapy is particularly useful for horses previously treated with corticosteroids with little or no improvement.