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The Equine Lameness Center

Equine Veterinary Services * Chiropractic Care * Acupuncture

01/16/2025

🌟Committed & Passionate 🌟

TEqLC is a sports medicine practice but part of sports medicine is having a well balanced horse from teeth to hooves.

The next few days we will be learning from the best of the best Dr. Nick Moore.

01/12/2025

🌟 Sunday Funday 🌟

Two clues….what tests are we running today and why?

Need an extra clue….on my story Della is holding an object used in today’s exam.

01/08/2025

🌟 New Year, New Horse 🌟

Are you ready to buy a new horse but unsure if you want to schedule a Pre-Purchase Exam (PPE)?

Here are a few reasons why it’s a good idea:

🌟Know what you’re buying-let’s step away from the Pass or Fail mentality and provide facts about the horse in front of us-the PPE is designed to identify issues and provide the buyer with information.

🌟Know what you’re buying-Radiographs-we can take survey films or look at specific areas where common problems develop based on the horse’s discipline-again this can be used to identify issues-BONUS* if you buy the horse-these radiographs can serve as a baseline.

🌟 Know what you’re buying-even though there are no guarantees or a crystal ball to see this horse’s future, the PPE provides information and the Buyer can decide Risk vs Reward.

TEqLC offers the PPE from weanlings to pro level athletes and everything in between, contact us if we can help provide you with information on a new to you Equine!

01/04/2025

🥶Cold Front Tips 🥶

The cold weather will be here before you know it! Now is the time to make sure you are ready!

Here are a few tips to get your equine safely through this cold snap:

1. Forage, Forage, Forage….keeping hay in front of your equine is important for them to stay warm!

2. Offering Warm Water is helpful 3-4 times daily as well as making sure they have access to non-frozen water at all times.

3. Electrolytes! Check out for some of my favorite products to keep your equine drinking! (We ❤️ Rock On A Rope)!

4. Shelter. This should be obvious but your equine needs a place to get out of the wind and freezing rain.

5. Blankets. If you don’t routinely blanket but it’s less than 35 degrees outside and you have a senior or sick equine they may need help staying warm. A clean and dry blanket can help them maintain body temperature.

6. Have a plan! Emergencies happen, being prepared goes along way! TEqLC is available for In-Hospital emergencies with a climate controlled environment to help your equine.

Stay safe and stay warm out there!

12/15/2024

Congratulations Wesley Thorp Professional Team Roper!!! Back to back World Champion Heeler!!

12/10/2024

Round 5 Win!!

12/07/2024

Wow! Back to back wins! Let’s go Round 3!

12/06/2024

Oh snap! Did you see how Wesley Thorp Professional Team Roper& his partner T-Wade got it done last night?!

TEqLC is proud to sponsor Wesley year after year, even in his 9th NFR it still feels just as special to see him, his partner and those outstanding equine athletes take the win! Who’s ready to watch round 2?!

11/28/2024

🦃Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

We are grateful for each client and horse patient we are able to care for, wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃 🙏.

Since it was a record high yesterday and cold today here are some cold weather tips 🥶:

1. Forage, Forage, Forage….keeping hay in front of your equine is important for them to stay warm!

2. Offering Warm Water is helpful 3-4 times daily as well as making sure they have access to non-frozen water at all times.

3. Electrolytes! Check out for some of my favorite products to keep your equine drinking!

4. Shelter. This should be obvious but your equine needs a place to get out of the wind and freezing rain.

5. Blankets. If you don’t routinely blanket but it’s less than 35 degrees outside and you have a senior or sick equine they may need help staying warm. A clean and dry blanket can help them maintain body temperature.

6. Have a plan! Emergencies happen, being prepared goes along way!

Stay safe and stay warm out there!

11/13/2024

🌟Acute Severe Lameness 🌟

Check out this radiograph!

Do you see the black circle ⚫️ adjacent to the coffin bone?! This is a nice image to find when your horse has a severe, acute, lameness in 1 limb.

Can you guess what this patient had?

11/08/2024

🌟Quiz Time 🌟

Do you know which nerve is inflamed or damaged?

11/05/2024

🌟 Joint Injection Questions 🌟

How long are your horse’s joint injections lasting?

Have you tried Noltrex to extend the time in between them?

10/25/2024

💥💥 Huge congratulations to our sponsored rider Wesley Thorp Professional Team Roper and to his talented partner T Wade! These guys make it look so easy on these fantastic horses!

10/21/2024

🌟Acute Lameness 🌟

This patient was found acutely lame, the owner administered an NSAID and made an appointment.

Upon examination, this patient was a grade 4/5 lame, had an increased digital pulse and heat appreciated between the heel bulbs.

What do you think is going on? See pic 📸

Radiographs and a diagnostic block were offered.

A few days later, this patient became significantly more sound and comfortable.

This patient is expected to make a full recovery.

10/17/2024

🌟 Happy Vet Tech Week 🌟

Today’s spotlight is on Andrea!

Caring for horses to kids, she rolls with whatever walks through our clinic! We are incredibly fortunate to have Andrea at TEqLC, we can always count on her to bring positive energy to our work family ❤️. If you see her this week make sure you thank her!

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Stephenville, TX
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🌟How Did This Happen🌟 This patient was found in the pasture with a bloody nose (blood coming from both nostrils) and superficial abrasions above the eye and in the throat latch region…….what do you suspect happened? This is something we see often unfortunately. #theequinelamenesscenter #teqlc #horsesoftiktok #equineveterinarian

🌟Placenta 101 🌟 Why are we filling this freshly passed placenta up with water? #theequinelamenesscenter #teqlc #horsesofinstagram #equineveterinarian

🌟Are You Ready 🌟 ⚠️This video may be slightly off putting, but I can assure you this patient feels better! #teqlc #theequinelamenesscenter #equineveterinarian #horsesofinstagram

🌟Last Monday of the Year 🌟 May we all enjoy the rest of 2024 and go out of this year like this stud colt…..calm and quiet 😉! #theequinelamenesscenter #teqlc #horsesofinstagram #equineveterinarian #anesthesia

🌟Field Anesthesia 🌟 Did you know…..we perform most routine castrations in a field or in an arena? #teqlc #theequinelamenesscenter #equineveterinarian #horses

⚠️Slightly Graphic ⚠️ It’s important to remember, superficial abrasions on the distal limbs need to be cared for. Any damage to the skin on a distal limb can be a gateway for bacteria to reproduce and create an infection and/or inflammation. Check out this video of an abscess being opened and drained. #teqlc #theequinelamenesscenter #equinevet #horses

🌟Making Athletes Great Again 🌟 Don’t be afraid to make your equine athlete feel better! Injections can be a great option under the right circumstances. Ask questions (risk vs reward) and have a good relationship with your veterinarian. 🎥 check out the effusion💧of this patients left medial femorotibial joint #teqlc #theequinelamenesscenter #horsesofinstagram #horses

🌟Painful or Itchy 🌟 Who’s heart also stops when they walk out and see a down horse?! Is the horse napping? Rolling because they feel good? Rolling because they feel bad? Are they trying to rub their belly on the ground because they are itchy? Is the horse colicking? 🎥 Check out this video, painful or itchy? What do you think and why? #theequinelamenesscenter #teqlc #horsesofinstagram #horses

🌟Life @ TEqLC 🌟 Look who stopped by to help Andrea strip stalls ❤️. #vetmedlife #momsofinstagram #theequinelamenesscenter #familyownedbusiness

🌟Blind Wolf Tooth 🌟 See before Post yesterday, treatment was to extract it! #theequinelamenesscenter #teqlc #equineveterinarian

🌟 Anhidrosis 🌟 Summer is heating up ☀️ and it’s important to ensure your equine athlete can sweat appropriately! A few signs you might appreciate if your equine is having trouble sweating: ☀️ Breathing rapidly, heavily and seeing more nostril flare ☀️ Increased Body Temp ☀️Sweat marks not appreciated after riding (where saddle pad and/or head stall was) Of course there are many different environmental changes and supplements that can be administered but don’t forget Acupuncture is one of the most helpful treatments! #theequinelamenesscenter #teqlc #equineveterinarian #stephenville

🌟 TSU Volunteer 🌟 By now, if you have been to the clinic in the last 6 months you have probably met our sweet TSU volunteer Cassidy! Cassidy is currently a pre-vet student who is getting her equine volunteer hours prior to applying to vet school. TEqLC is fortunate to have wonderful and motivated volunteers and in return we hope to provide some insight on what to expect when you choose equine practice. 🎥 Cassidy using the Smart RLT Laser to help with neck soreness. #teqlc #theequinelamenesscenter #horsesofinstagram #equinevet