Athletic Equine Veterinary Services

01/03/2026

✨ NEW SERVICE ALERT! ✨

Athletic Equine Veterinary Services is proud to now offer TrueRelief™ pain relief therapy — an advanced, non-invasive treatment designed to help manage pain, inflammation, and support recovery with no restrictions while showing.

Ask us how TrueRelief can support your horse’s comfort and performance while staying show-legal. 🐎💪

01/03/2026

We’re excited to be attending the Fun in the Sun Extravaganza at Fox Lea Farm! 🐴☀️
Athletic Equine Veterinary Services is open and seeing patients through January 11.
Located in the permanent barn between Shed Row Barns A & B.
Come say hello or contact us for sports medicine care for your horse.

12/31/2025

🧬 Pro-Stride vs Alpha-2: What the Research Shows

Research in regenerative joint therapy has demonstrated that Pro-Stride APS (Autologous Protein Solution) not only outperforms Alpha-2 Macroglobulin (A*M) therapies clinically, but has also been shown to contain higher concentrations of A*M itself.

🔬 Why Pro-Stride stands out:
• APS = Autologous Protein Solution, derived from the horse’s own blood
• Demonstrated to have greater A*M concentration than standalone A*M products
• Targets multiple inflammatory pathways, not just one
• Concentrates anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors
• Shown to reduce joint inflammation more effectively
• Supports cartilage health and a healthier joint environment

📊 While Alpha-2 therapies focus on a single inflammatory mediator, Pro-Stride’s broader, multi-factor approach—including higher A*M levels—has been associated with improved and longer-lasting outcomes in equine athletes.

💉 Evidence-based joint care matters—and Pro-Stride continues to set the standard.

📞 Contact us to discuss whether Pro-Stride is appropriate for your horse.
336-324-2824

12/21/2025

Fun in the Sun attendees

PLEASE READ:
In light of recent developments regarding EHV1/EHM in the USA, Fox Lea Farm would like to announce its biosecurity protocols to ensure attendees are prepared. Fox Lea will require for entrance to the showgrounds:

PLEASE BE SURE TO E-MAIL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR ARRIVAL the following documents to [email protected]. We will organize by trainer name (IF YOU ARE YOUR OWN TRAINER, THE FOLDER WILL HAVE YOUR NAME ON IT) in folders. This will help ease the move-in process.
1. Proof of Negative Coggins
2. A letter from your Veterinarian showing, within the last 6 months before coming to the show, proof of Equine EHV1 & EHV4 (Equine Influenza Virus & Equine Herpesvirus) Vaccinations
3. A 14 Day Health Certificate (Applies to In-State Horses As Well)
4. All horses, including Non-Show, must have a Declaration of Health submitted to the stabling office before arrival. The Trainer, Owner, or Agent may list multiple horses on the same form. https://bit.ly/BIOSECURITYFORM

Please keep a chart of your horses' body temperatures during the event for your records. Any temp above 101.5, please report to show management. We will have a few veterinarians on-site and isolation stalls available, if needed, for observation.
We look forward to seeing everyone! Let's keep our Equine Partners Safe & Healthy!
Any questions, call or text Kim @ 941-809-6365

12/19/2025

What Competitors Need To Know About The New AQHA Shockwave Rule:

📆Starting January 1st, no horse may be treated with Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) within 24hrs prior to competition

📝A medication report form must be filed within 1hr of administration

👩‍⚕️Shockwave must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or with a written prescription from a veterinarian

As always, feel free to reach out to us at 336-324-2824 if you have any questions about treatment or rule changes. We look forward to seeing everyone in Florida!

12/15/2025

Happy Holidays from the Athletic Equine team! Wishing you and your horses a happy and healthy holiday season.

📆Holiday Hours: Our office will be closed 12/22-12/26.

Cheers to a Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone in Florida!

12/11/2025

📅 Schedule Update from Dr. Roth

Attention local clients:
Dr. Roth’s appointment schedule is fully booked through January 14.

💼 Travel Notice:
Athletic Equine Veterinary Services will be in Venice, FL for the Fun in the Sun circuit January 1–12.
Please plan accordingly if your horse needs prescription refills before then.

Thank you for trusting us with your horses’ care! 🐴💙

12/10/2025

New Product Coming in 2026!

We are looking forward to offering Synoglide, an intra-articular microparticle hydrogel veterinary device clinically shown to improve joint function. Synoglide offers relief by integrating with synovial fluid to restore natural shock absorption and strengthens under physical stress to provide additional support when the joint needs it most. We are excited by this new approach to treating joint pain and discomfort!

12/06/2025

Dr. Roth is in Denver this week for the AAEP Annual Convention! 🐎✨
Always excited to learn, connect, and bring back the latest in equine medicine to better serve our patients

11/22/2025

Get up to date information at

https://www.equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak

11/22/2025

Current numbers from the EHM outbreak that began in Waco, TX. Also 2 unrelated horses one in Maryland and one in Alberta. Please be mindful of sharing misinformed people's posts.

11/20/2025

📢 What this means‼️

There is a Potential risk of being exposed for every horse at the AQHA world show, Especially the ones stalled in the areas where these horses were. Until more information is available and we confirm no horses became infected at the AQHA world show. I urge every horse from the world show be quarantined at home for 21 days.

𝐀𝐐𝐇𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐇𝐕 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

Earlier, we shared an important update regarding potential equine herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) exposure at the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show with all exhibitors in attendance. We learned about the positive cases last night and have been working with state veterinarians in Oklahoma and Texas regarding the safety and well-being of your horses.

Eight horses that competed at the event had previously traveled from the WPRA Finals in Waco,, where an EHV case was identified. These horses competed in 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟖 & 𝟏𝟎), 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟗 & 𝟏𝟏) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟏𝟓). 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝟒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓; 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬.

𝑨𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝑯𝑽-1 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

Exhibitors who attended the World Show have been notified via email. All horse owners are encouraged to learn more about EHV-1, including signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, at the Equine Disease Communication Center: https://equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus.

AQHA remains in close communication with veterinary experts and will share updates as they become available.