Virginia Equine Imaging

04/03/2025

🏆A huge congratulations to Kara Bennett, our friends at Meadows Quarter Horses and the entire team behind Seven S Crossfire (Alvin) on an amazing year in working ranch competitions! It takes dedication, passion, and teamwork to succeed, and we’re honored to be part of your journey. Here’s to another year of hard work and big wins! 🐴 "

04/02/2025

🐴 Case Study: From Pain to Peak Performance! 🐴
Meet our brave 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse who came to us with increasing reluctance to move forward under saddle. Over time, this escalated to rearing and spinning, leaving her owner concerned and searching for answers.

Through thorough diagnostics, including an endoscopy and a bone scan, we uncovered the root causes: gastric ulcers and kissing spine. With a targeted treatment plan—ulcer therapy and two (2) rounds of PRP injections, as well as Shockwave Therapy for her back—this talented horse made a full recovery.

We're thrilled to report that she's now feeling her best and successfully back in the hunt field! 🦊🐎

This case highlights the importance of listening to your horse and pursuing the right diagnostics to uncover underlying pain. If your horse is showing behavioral changes under saddle, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!

📞 Call us today to discuss your horse’s health and performance.

04/01/2025

We love a great comeback story, and this one is truly special! Huge congratulations to Dr. Rae Stone and Haslemere Jacamo (McCoy) on their incredible return to three-day eventing after overcoming their health challenges together.
We’re honored to have played a role in their journey and grateful to Erin Murphy and Morningside Eventing for their expert coaching and support. Wishing this amazing team continued success and many more triumphant rides ahead!

03/31/2025

🔹WARNING: Spring Grass & Laminitis 🔹
As the weather warms up, lush new grass growth may seem like a treat for your horse—but it can be dangerous!

🌿 Why is new grass risky?
Fresh spring grass is high in sugars (fructans), which can trigger laminitis—a painful and potentially life-threatening hoof condition. Horses prone to laminitis, especially overweight horses, ponies, and those with metabolic conditions (like EMS or Cushing’s), are at the highest risk.
🔹 Prevent Laminitis from Spring Grass:
✅ Limit grazing – Use a grazing muzzle or turnout in a dry lot.
✅ Introduce grass slowly – Allow short, controlled grazing periods instead of full access.
✅ Feed before turnout – Giving hay before grazing can reduce sugar intake.
✅ Monitor for early signs – Heat in the hooves, reluctance to move, or a strong pulse at the Neurovascular Bundle

🔹If your Horse is Lame – get an exam! 🐴

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03/28/2025

The Big Dig is underway! Why are we digging up our beautiful treatment room? Stay Tuned, the CT is Arriving Soon! Equina by Asto CT

03/27/2025

Dr. Allen & Dr. Johns Attend USEF Veterinary Summit

On March 24-25, 2025, Dr. Kent Allen and Dr. Susan Johns joined 28 top veterinarians at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala for the USEF Veterinary Summit. This important event brought together experts from various disciplines to discuss best practices for performance horse care.

Dr. Allen, USEF Veterinary Committee Chairman and FEI Veterinary Delegate, emphasized the need for science-based methods to enhance horse health and wellbeing, stating: “Promulgating rules to protect the show horse is not enough. We must also explore the best practices to ensure their welfare.”

Dr. Johns is the USEF Eventing Team Veterinarian.

Thank you to US Equestrian for hosting this vital discussion! Together, we’re working to improve the future of equine veterinary care.

03/26/2025

Is Your Horse Lame? Don’t Wait—Get an Exam!
Early diagnosis is key to keeping your horse healthy and sound!

Case Study: 10-year-old Warmblood gelding with a left front lameness.
Findings:
✔️ Radiographs revealed long toes & uneven heels putting extra strain on his ligaments
✔️ Ultrasound revealed LF Inferior Check Ligament Desmitis; a painful, but treatable ligament injury
Treatments:
✅ Shockwave Therapy – stimulates healing and reduces pain
✅ Laser Therapy - encourages soft tissue repair and reduces inflammation
✅ Corrective Shoeing – Provides ligament and tendon support, as well as encourages correct hoof growth
✅ Rehabilitation – Rest and controlled exercise
If your horse is showing signs of lameness, don’t wait! A simple issue can turn into a long-term problem.

03/25/2025

Look who moved up to Prix St. Georges! Congratulations to Arianna Almeida and her lovely Rhein Aflame!

We are thrilled to celebrate Arianna and Roo on their incredible achievement—moving up to Prix St. Georges in dressage! This milestone is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the amazing partnership you’ve built together.

It’s been an honor to support your journey, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at this level! Wishing you continued success in the arena. 🏆🐎

03/24/2025

🏆 Why Performance Evaluations Matter for Your Horse 🏆

As an equestrian, you know that your horse’s well-being and performance are key to success. But did you know that regular performance evaluations can be a game-changer? Here’s why:

1. Identify Weaknesses: Performance evaluations help pinpoint areas where your horse excels and areas that may need improvement. This insight allows you to tailor training and health plans for maximum effectiveness.

2. Prevent Injuries: Regular assessments ensure that you identify potential issues before they become major problems.

4. Optimize Competition Readiness: Before heading into competition, it's important to know your horse is in peak condition. Regular evaluations ensure that they’re ready physically and mentally, reducing the risk of underperformance or accidents.

5. Build Stronger Partnerships: When you understand the balance between your horse’s physical health and performance, you can create a stronger bond, which directly translates to better communication during rides and competitions.

Don’t wait for the big day to find out if your horse is ready. Invest in their future by making performance evaluations a regular part of your routine!
💥 Keep your horse happy, healthy, and performing at their best! 🐎✨

03/21/2025

Pardon Our Construction ~ NEW CT Coming Soon! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming installation of a Fan Beam CT at Virginia Equine Imaging This cutting-edge imaging technology will allow us to capture high-resolution, 3D images of your horse’s limbs, head and neck with incredible speed and precision.

Stay tuned for updates as we bring this game-changing technology to our clinic! 🐎

03/20/2025

🏆🎉 Huge congratulations to Chrissy Runyan and Francisco on winning the 5 yo Barrel Racing Futurity! 🐎 We're so proud to see all of your efforts come to fruition in such an amazing way. 🏅

Wishing you both continued success and many more victories ahead!

03/19/2025

Did you know that equine ulcers (gastric ulcers) affect up to 60% of horses, especially those in high-stress situations like training, traveling, or competition?

🐴 Common Symptoms:
• Poor appetite or sudden weight loss
• Irritability or behavior changes
• Lethargy or lack of energy
• Teeth grinding or excessive drooling
• Sensitivity to girthing or saddling
🐴 Prevention Tips:
• Provide a consistent, high-quality diet with plenty of forage (hay)
• Reduce stress by keeping a consistent routine
• Limit periods without food (horses naturally graze throughout the day)
• Consider supplements to promote stomach health
🐴 Diagnosis & Treatment: If you notice any of these signs in your horse, consult your vet immediately. Ulcers can be diagnosed via gastroscopy and are treatable with medication, diet adjustments, and stress management.

Take action now to keep your horse happy, healthy, and performing at their best! 🐎❤️
💥 3 Free Gastrogard with each Gastroscopy Package 💥



Offer ends April 30, 2025

03/18/2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to Pat Moore and Morning Glory WRF aka Maggie for their incredible win at Morven! 🏆 Your commitment and teamwork are truly inspiring. We’re proud to have been part of your journey. Here’s to many more successes ahead! 🐴

03/17/2025

March Madness means it's time to test insulin and glucose levels. Equine insulin testing is important to diagnose metabolic disorders like Equine Metabolic Syndrome or Insulin Resistance, which can lead to laminitis. Early detection helps manage the condition, prevent complications, and improve the horse's overall health and well-being. Give us a call to schedule a metabolic screening (540)687-4663.

01/15/2025

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), also known simply as Shockwave, is a non-invasive treatment we use daily here at VEI. This treatment uses high-energy sound waves in targeted areas of the equine body to stimulate healing and give temporary pain relief. This method can be used to treat injuries ranging from tendon and ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, neck, back, SI, and poll pain. Most sessions last about 15-20 minutes and will be continued every 2-4 weeks based on the treatment plan provided by your DVM.

01/02/2025

12/17/2024

We would like to highlight a wonderful addition to our team: Dr. Romina Landazuri! She started her Fellowship here at the beginning of August after receiving her degree at the University of Mexico (UNAM), where she specialized in Equine Medicine. She then went on to complete a Large Animal Internship at Texas A&M, and now we are lucky to have her here with us at VEI, where she has continued to grow her knowledge and skills under the tutelage of our Associate Doctors. Dr. Landazuri would like to continue her career in Equine Diagnostic Imaging. Her interest in horses began back in her first year of Vet School where she stumbled across an equine internal medicine book, and since then, she’s wanted to learn as much as she could about horses and treating them. When she isn’t studying or treating patients, Dr. Landazuri likes to spend her free time visiting new places and watching historical and nature documentaries. We are very proud and grateful to have such a bright mind like Dr. Landazuri as a part of our team here at Virginia Equine Imaging.

12/10/2024

Dr. Allen is speaking about the Equine Back at the ISELP booth!