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07/06/2024
Very important update - no more “deworming when the farrier comes!
07/06/2024

Very important update - no more “deworming when the farrier comes!

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by delaying further development of anthelmintic resistance. The guide...

We're back from Spring Break! Veterinarians, join us Wednesday May 8 at 7 pm EST for RACE approved Ultrasound of the Equ...
30/04/2024

We're back from Spring Break! Veterinarians, join us Wednesday May 8 at 7 pm EST for RACE approved Ultrasound of the Equine Shoulder and Elbow. Future topics will include Carpus and Carpal Canal, Neck and Back, Pelvis and Hock. Click the link below to register.

Equine musculoskeletal ultrasound training courses and stifle ultrasound book for veterinarians.

24/04/2024

Tuck is enjoying getting back to work with long lines and Equiband to regain his beach body. Not bad for a 25-year-old rehabbing from colic surgery!!

Please join us Wednesday night in Wellington!
18/03/2024

Please join us Wednesday night in Wellington!

Join us on Wednesday for our third seminar of the winter season at the Wellington Community Center!

05/03/2024

This is a great warm-up exercise for the shoulders. Put your fingers on the withers and pull them towards you. Then use your forearms ( and core!) to gently push them away. If you have a light touch, you will be able to feel the scapula moving on top of the ribs.

02/03/2024

Don't miss our next educational session of our popular winter seminar series! Come on out to the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, March 5. Join us for free to learn all about managing your horse's neck and back pain from our very own Suzan Oakley (DVM, DACVSMR, DABVP, Cert. ISELP) and Anne Moretta (VMD MS CVSMT).

⏰ Date: Tuesday, March 5 from 6-8 p.m.
📍 Location: Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida)

Have any questions? Reach out to [email protected].

12/02/2024

Continuing William’s Warm Up. This is a part of the routine I do before I ride that reminds him that his body can move in different ways. “ Wag the Horse” is usually the first thing I do to make sure the whole spine is moving. ( shown in a previous video) Here I am demonstrating lateral bending of the rear end. What moves and what doesn’t ?

Hope to see everyone Tuesday night in Wellington!! Lots of new info and treatments to discuss!
07/02/2024

Hope to see everyone Tuesday night in Wellington!! Lots of new info and treatments to discuss!

Our popular winter seminar series is back for 2024! Our first evening of the year "Regenerative Medicine: Advances in the treatment of lameness" kicks off next Tuesday, February 13. Join us for free at 6 -8 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center for an educational seminar with our very own Suzan Oakley (DVM, DACVSMR, DABVP, Cert. ISELP) and Anne Moretta (VMD MS CVSMT).

🌟 What to Expect:
Insights from leading experts in Regenerative Medicine.
Learn about cutting-edge treatments for lameness.
Network with fellow sporthorse owners

⏰ Date: Tuesday, February 13 from 6-8 p.m.

📍 Location: Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida)

🎟️ Secure Your Spot: RSVP for FREE now by emailing [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with the Wellington community

08/01/2024

Last week we started from the end of “William’s Warmup”, today we will start from the beginning. The series of mobility exercises that will be presented take about 5 minutes and I do them before tacking up, to remind his body that it really can move in different ways.

The specific exercises will vary from horse to horse depending on their body issues.

“Wag the Horse “ involves holding the base of the tail and gently wiggling his body. You can see that the movement goes all the way through his body to the head and neck. The purpose is to check for relaxation of the muscles and see if there are areas of resistance to lateral movement. I wiggle him 3-4 times to check mobility. The video is 8 seconds long, in case it is showing up as an endless loop 🙂

06/01/2024

Equine vets, mark your calendars! Join me January 10 for Wednesday Night Live 7 pm EST or on demand. Ultrasound of the Foot and Pastern. RACE approved.

04/01/2024

Rehab is a perfect time to improve your horse’s suppleness, strength and coordination. William has been working hard at his rehab exercises while recovering from a foot injury. It took him 3 months to be able to do this exercise in a full body, correct manner and he has now learned to shift his weight to his hindquarters.
This “simple stretch” is a actually a very complex movement. The steps are:
1. Pick up foot and flex knee and elbow
2. Pull shoulder forward very gently
3. Extend lower leg forward gently while asking the horse to shift the weight to the diagonal hind leg and not lean on you
**Keep the hoof as close to the ground as necessary to avoid tension on the back of the leg.
** Be sure to engage your core to protect your back!!
If your horse is very flexible or hypermobile, do not encourage more shoulder stretch.
In this video, I flexed William’s knee and elbow and he initiated the rest. This is the day he learned to transfer the weight to his hind quarters and it was the first day he did it under saddle at the canter. Time spent on rehab exercises is rewarded under saddle!!

18/08/2023

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Wednesday Night Live! Join un Wednesday June 12 7 pm EST for RACE approved " Ultrasound of the Carpus and Carpal Canal. Click the link below to register: https://www.equinesportsrehabwellington.com/ultrasoundtraining

Veterinarians- Join us tonight Wednesday May 8th for RACE approved "Ultrasound of the Equine Shoulder and Elbow" for a practical approach to 2 very important joints! Click the link below to register: https://www.equinesportsrehabwellington.com/ultrasoundtraining

Ultrasound of the equine shoulder by Dr Oakley

Beach body
Beach body

Tuck is enjoying getting back to work with long lines and Equiband to regain his beach body. Not bad for a 25-year-old rehabbing from colic surgery!!

William’s Warm Up - Shoulder Sway
William’s Warm Up - Shoulder Sway

This is a great warm-up exercise for the shoulders. Put your fingers on the withers and pull them towards you. Then use your forearms ( and core!) to gently push them away. If you have a light touch, you will be able to feel the scapula moving on top of the ribs.

Continuing William’s Warm Up. This is a part of the routine I do before I ride that reminds him that his body can move in different ways. “ Wag the Horse” is usually the first thing I do to make sure the whole spine is moving. ( shown in a previous video) Here I am demonstrating lateral bending of the rear end. What moves and what doesn’t ?

Last week we started from the end of “William’s Warmup”, today we will start from the beginning. The series of mobility exercises that will be presented take about 5 minutes and I do them before tacking up, to remind his body that it really can move in different ways. The specific exercises will vary from horse to horse depending on their body issues. “Wag the Horse “ involves holding the base of the tail and gently wiggling his body. You can see that the movement goes all the way through his body to the head and neck. The purpose is to check for relaxation of the muscles and see if there are areas of resistance to lateral movement. I wiggle him 3-4 times to check mobility. The video is 8 seconds long, in case it is showing up as an endless loop 🙂

Equine vets, mark your calendars! Join me January 10 for Wednesday Night Live 7 pm EST or on demand. Ultrasound of the Foot and Pastern. RACE approved.

Rehab is a perfect time to improve your horse’s suppleness, strength and coordination. William has been working hard at his rehab exercises while recovering from a foot injury. It took him 3 months to be able to do this exercise in a full body, correct manner and he has now learned to shift his weight to his hindquarters. This “simple stretch” is a actually a very complex movement. The steps are: 1. Pick up foot and flex knee and elbow 2. Pull shoulder forward very gently 3. Extend lower leg forward gently while asking the horse to shift the weight to the diagonal hind leg and not lean on you **Keep the hoof as close to the ground as necessary to avoid tension on the back of the leg. ** Be sure to engage your core to protect your back!! If your horse is very flexible or hypermobile, do not encourage more shoulder stretch. In this video, I flexed William’s knee and elbow and he initiated the rest. This is the day he learned to transfer the weight to his hind quarters and it was the first day he did it under saddle at the canter. Time spent on rehab exercises is rewarded under saddle!!

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