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Congrats to our Birthday Giveaway winners!!
Prize 1: 250ml 4cyte - Gemma Bottrell @4cyte
Prize 2: Anatomy Poster and Randlab All joints supplement - @church_hill_park_ @randlab_au
Prize 3: Core Equine base cap and myofascial tool - Donna Hope!!!
We will be in touch with you all soon to sort out getting your prizes to you! π
Early detection of lameness can be the key to preventing long-term issues. Spotting subtle signs, such as changes in gait or reluctance to move, can save your horse from discomfort.
Learn what to look out for to keep your horse healthy and comfortable over this next month as we focus on the foundations of soundness β¨π
#HorseLameness #EquineCare #HorseHealth #HorseOwnerTips #EquineVeterinary #horsevet
Spring has arrived, and with it, lush grass! Now is the perfect time to be proactive about your horseβs metabolic health. Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), along with insulin dysregulation, can predispose horses to laminitis and impact their overall health and well-being. Early detection allows for optimal management and prevention of potential complications.
At Core Equine, weβre excited to offer the Wellness Ready stall-side insulin test, a quick and convenient way to check your horseβs insulin levels right in the stable. This test provides real-time insights, empowering you to make informed decisions about your horseβs careβespecially before administering steroid-based joint medications in at-risk horses.
Donβt let EMS go unchecked this springβask us about our stall-side testing options and ensure your horse is performing at its optimal level.
#EquineHealth #SportHorseWellness #PreventingEquineInjuries #GaitAnalysisForHorses #EquineJointProtection #EquineChiropractic #HorseCompetition #EquineWellness
The spring/summer competition is here⦠is your horse functioning at its optimal capacity?
As we transition into the busy competition season, ensuring your horse is in peak physical condition is crucial. After months of winter training, now is the perfect time to evaluate your horseβs health and performance. Whether youβre focusing on sport horse wellness, injury prevention, or optimising gait, every aspect of your horseβs body should be ready to handle the demands of sport. Baseline gait assessments, chiropractic care, and targeted treatments, including joint protection strategies, can make all the difference in preventing injuries and enhancing performance.β
Donβt let winter cobwebs hold your horse back β we are here to help you and your horse perform at its best. Our comprehensive assessments can include, gait analysis, diagnostic imaging, or chiropractic adjustments. Get in touch today!
What Goes into a Lameness Workup? ππ
When your horse shows signs of lameness, a thorough workup is essential to identify the root cause and develop an effective treatment plan. This process involves several critical steps:
In-depth Physical Examination: A comprehensive physical exam provides valuable insights into potential issues even before the horse moves. Evaluating posture, conformation, and the anatomy of key structures is vital to understanding the underlying problem.
Gait Assessment: Observing your horseβs movement at different gaits and on various surfaces allows us to assess for asymmetries, restricted movement, and spinal restrictions.
Nerve Blocks: To identify the specific cause of lameness, nerve blocks are used to localize discomfort to a particular area. Once weβve pinpointed the region of concern, we can perform more targeted joint blocks or proceed with diagnostic imaging.
Diagnostic Imaging: X-rays and ultrasound are crucial stall-side tools that help us investigate structural abnormalities contributing to lameness. X-rays provide detailed images of bones, while ultrasound assesses bone surfaces and soft tissue structures.
Piecing it All Together: After analyzing gait assessment data and interpreting the images, we can diagnose the issue and tailor a treatment plan to meet your horseβs specific needs.
π¬ Ensuring your horseβs health and performance is our top priority. Each of these steps plays a crucial role in delivering a precise diagnosis and effective treatment.
#equinechiropractic #equinevet #horsevet #sporthorse #feivet
π©Ίπ¬ Want to know how we work up neck-related discomfort in horses? π΄
Neck issues can affect a horseβs performance and comfort, but with the right approach, we can diagnose and treat these problems effectively. Hereβs a quick look at our process:
π§ͺ Clinical Examination
This is a key step to assessment of neck pain. We observe the horseβs posture, range of motion, sensitivity to palpation of the vertebrae and adjacent supportive musculature. We then assess the gait as well as the range of motion of the neck and the rest of spine once in motion.
π‘ X-Rays (Radiographs)
X-rays provide an insight into the bone conformation of the neck, and the presence of any bone abnormalities such as arthritis.
π₯οΈ Ultrasonography
Ultrasound is a key complement to x-rays. We are able to assess the health of individual joints and determine the presence of any inflammation, which may be present in the absence of boney change. Joint inflammation can be just as uncomfortable as bone related problems.
π― Targeted Treatments
When we diagnose neck pathology, therapy is targeted and quite often multimodal.
- precise treatments are provided by ultrasound guided injections of the joints,
- adjunctive therapies include chiropractic, dry needling, neural therapy and personalised physio based rehabilitation.
Using these advanced techniques, we provide comprehensive care to manage neck discomfort and enhance your horseβs well-being.β¨β¨Want to know more about neck related problems drop me a comment below!
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Edward, a 22-year-old eventer based in Arthurs Creek, Victoria. Edward has a rich background in various equestrian disciplines, from mounted games and showjumping to his current focus on eventing.
Balancing full-time university studies and part-time work as a site engineer, Edward has reached impressive heights in his riding career. Competing up to the 3* level, he represented Australia at the Oceania Championships in 2022 on homebred and personally produced horses. His recent achievements in 2024, include a win at Tonimbuk HT in the 3*, 2nd and 3rd at Geelong HT in the 2*, and top placings at the Melbourne 3 Day Event and the Adelaide Equestrian Festival. Additionally, his young horses have shown great promise, with a win at Woady Yallock HT in the EvA95 class.
Edwardβs commitment to the welfare and quality training of his sport horses aligns perfectly with our core values at Core Equine. We are eager to support young talent like Edward, who is dedicated to progressing his horses up the levels while ensuring their well-being.
We are excited for this collaboration and look forward to supporting Edwardβs journey as he continues to produce horses to top-level eventing.
Welcome @edward.darby.eventing as our first sponsored rider! Wishing you all the best heading into
Melbourne International 3 day π«
Well our first visit to Golden Plains was a success!
The team at Golden Plains Equine were fantastic and they have a wonderful facility, making it an absolute pleasure to work out from!
Our day was filled with gait examinations, chiropractic and spinal assessments, spinal x-rays and ultrasound as well as ultrasound guided treatments!
Keep your eyes peeled on both our socials, I will back out soon, however all spots for the next visit are currently filled! Get in touch with Golden Plains Equine or myself if you would like to be on a waitlist for future visits! π«
