Lone Star Equine Sports Medicine

08/29/2024

Good morning from LSESM.

08/28/2024

Dr Hubble doing her favorite thing. Equine Dentistry!

08/26/2024

Summer and fall are the peak time for arbovirus infection as these diseases (which include Eastern Equine Encephalitis [EEE], West Nile Virus [WNV], Western Equine Encephalitis [WEE] and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis [VEE]) are transmitted by several different species of mosquitoes and biting insects.

With more states reporting cases of West Nile Virus (28 cases have been reported in August as of today), this is your reminder to keep your horses up to date on vaccinations with the guidance of your veterinarian to best protect your equine friends from infection.

Learn more about West Nile Virus and find downloadable resources on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/west-nile-virus

08/21/2024

“I know a lot of people are like, ‘Sit down sooner, deeper.’ If I sit down a stride before the barrel, we’re turning and we’re going to drag a barrel over. At a rodeo, like Caldwell where it’s a three run average, I know we can make a mistake and still clock, so I told myself ‘Just make sure you ride to your spots and get past the barrels.’ I have to stay forward and ride to that spot. Well, I did that, and she made that move where she drops and comes back. I just stayed in my moment. It was like slow motion. ‘Just hang on! Don’t fall off! You’re fine!’"~ Michelle Alley on her viral run on Lipstick N Stilettos to win the Caldwell Night Rodeo.

Read about it and more athttps://www.barrelracingreport.com/issues/8_20_24_BarrelRacingReport_HighRes.pdf

08/21/2024

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/.../offering-a-horse-water...

08/21/2024

Summer is a great time of the year to be a horse owner but let's not forget that heat, aggressive insects, and drought-hardened pastures can really impact the health and comfort of our equine friends.

One of the side effect of the heat for some horses is the inability to sweat properly. This condition, called anhidrosis, is potentially dangerous for horses because it compromises their ability to thermoregulate even in weather that doesn’t seem that hot, and therefore puts them at higher risk of heat stress.

Anhidrosis is not fully understood yet; it is widespread in the hot and humid regions of the southeastern United States and the Gulf states, but it is also widely reported elsewhere during the summer and particularly during heat waves. If your horse has a high respiratory rate and does not seem to tolerate turnout on hot days, be sure to discuss it with your veterinarian.

Remember that administering unnecessary medications without consulting your horse doctor first could do more harm than good, as it puts your equine friend at risk of developing harmful side effects!

08/19/2024

Congrats Laina

Congrats to our youth winners from last night 🥳

08/18/2024

Michelle Alley and Stiletto doing work 💪🏻🤯

08/16/2024

Stalls are ready to use! We are so thrilled with how it all turned out. Huge thanks to Pooles Welding Service, Tanner Poole! We couldn’t be happier with your work!

08/07/2024

We will be closed for Labor Day🇺🇸 September 2nd, 2024! 🎊🎉

Normal hours will resume Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 @ 7:30 A.M.

We want to thank all of our AMAZING clients for their hard work!👮‍♂️👷👩🏻‍✈️👨‍🌾👩‍⚕️👩‍🚀🧑‍🚒👩🏻‍🔧👩‍⚖️🧑‍🏫 We see all of you!

08/05/2024

Did you know arthritis starts with synovitis?

Repetitive trauma and strenuous work can cause inflammation in the synovium within the joint, the soft tissue responsible for joint lubrication. If left untreated, synovitis can progress to capsulitis and eventually arthritis, as shown in the diagram below.

Treating the synovium early can prevent the progression of joint disease, ensuring long-term joint health for your horse.

Speak to your veterinarian about how ArthramidVet can ensure long-term synovium health

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