Quality, compassionate care for horses.
Sports Medicine & Lameness
Sports Medicine and Lameness
At Block and Bridle Veterinary Service, we treat all of our patients like the equine athletes that they are. From barrel racing and reining to working cow horse and trail riding, horses are asked to perform in ways in which they were not "built." Maintenance of overall soundness is crucial to any equine program. We strive to not only heal patients from sports medicine injuries, but to prevent injury by ensuring proper fitness and health.
Sports medicine services offered include:
- Lameness Evaluation: gait analysis, flexion tests, soft tissue palpation, regional anesthesia
- Pre-purchase Examination
- Digital Radiography
- Soft Tissue Ultrasound- joint, tendon, ligament, muscle
- Intraarticular and Intralesional Injection- corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid (Hyvisc), autologous stem cells, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Interleukin Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP), Renovo (amniotic tissue allograft), Noltrex, ArthramidVet, Spryng
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Veterinary Medical Acupuncture
- Animal Chiropractic
- Cold Laser Therapy
State of the Art Diagnostic Equipment
Accurate diagnoses are essential to achieving optimum outcomes. From digital radiography to advanced ultrasound equipment, we are prepared to evaluate a large array of cases.
Joint Therapies
From hyaluronic acid to stem cells, we offer a wide variety of intra-articular therapies to keep equine athletes in peak performance. Each case is unique and should be managed as such; protocols are tailored to each specific patient.
