Motion Equine Centre

12/08/2026

Do you have a horse with a mismatched hoof conformation? We recently published a video of Dr Luke performing a telehealth consult on a horse with a mismatched hoof conformation! Check out the link below to hear how he interprets the x-rays of the case
https://motion-equine.com.au/telehealth

10/08/2026

Thanks to Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia for showcasing the incredible Sicario!

🟡 Stallion Sunday 🟡
Sicario 𝗜𝗠𝗣
2018 KWPN Stallion, Approved Hanoverian
Stallion Book 1
Secret x Rosseau x Jazz

Sicario boasts an impressive pedigree rich in champions. By the ever popular Secret, from a prominent and successful Dutch mareline. He has proven himself in the performance arena with great placings in Young Horse classes with scores up to 88%. With his commanding presence and proven success, he's the perfect choice for breeders aiming to enhance their bloodlines.

Owned by Sarah and Luke Wells-Smith

09/08/2026

Gotta love the internet… AI still has a ways to go 🤖 🫠

09/08/2026

Struggling to understand some of the terminology around the biomechanics of the lower limb? Check out our recent blog post! Key take-aways are below:

🦴 Just four bones and three joints do the heavy lifting in the lower limb — and how they're aligned shapes how your horse moves.

💪 The flexor tendons (DDFT, SDFT and suspensory) store energy and power most of your horse's movement — it's why they're so often involved in soft-tissue injuries.

🐎 Every stride has four phases — initial contact, stance, break-over and flight — and how the foot lands can reveal a lot (a toe-first landing isn't always "wrong").

📸 Digital X-rays let us measure foot biomechanics precisely — break-over, hoof–pastern axis, sole depth and palmar angle — then check whether a trim or shoe actually achieved the goal.

🩺 Many conditions — navicular syndrome, ringbone, tendon injuries and laminitis — can be managed by changing the biomechanics of the foot with the right farriery.

Read the full article: motion-equine.com.au/blog/lower-limb-biomechanics-basics

07/08/2026

In 2015, I wrote an article titled Living with Laminitis in the 21st Century. I have re-worked the article which steps through many of the key concepts I use today - 11 years later! Take aways include

1️⃣ There is evidence of laminitis in horses living in pre-historic times before domestication

2️⃣ The three risk categories for developing laminitis: 1. Sepsis associated, endocrine (or hormone) associated, and Support limb laminitis

3️⃣ The role of insulin in the development of laminitis

4️⃣Use of radiographs and venograms to determine the prognosis

5️⃣ Not one size fits all when supporting the laminitic hoof

Hope you like it

https://motion-equine.com.au/blog/laminitis-in-the-21st-century

06/08/2026

📣 We recently revamped our website! Same address but different appearance, showcasing the services we provide to the horse industry. 🐴

https://motion-equine.com.au/

We've added a store for selling 3D printed products we use on a daily basis. This will expand in the future to supplements and other equine veterinary related products.

https://motion-equine.com.au/store

There's a section regarding the telehealth service we provide. The page allows you to request a telehealth appointment and to submit all your horses' information, including photos, videos, diagnostic images and reports.

https://motion-equine.com.au/telehealth

In addition to information about our services, we also have a blog. As you know, I've written a large number of articles for all types of horse publications in the last 15 years. These articles are revamped and re-released, becoming a great resource for horse enthusiasts.

https://motion-equine.com.au/blog

We hope you like it!

Thanks - Luke and Sarah

27/06/2026

Another study showing the positive effects of the SGLT2 inhibitors on insulin dysregulation (EMS) in horses. While Bexagliflozin is not readily available in Australia, we use Ertugliflozin with similar results.

To reduce the chances of developing laminitis from insulin dysregulation, the use of SGLT2 inhibitors are crucial. A simple baseline blood insulin helps us understand the likelihood of the horse having insulin dysregulation and furthermore can predict the chance of developing laminitis if left untreated.

A placebo-controlled study found that bexagliflozin effectively reduced insulin concentrations in horses with naturally occurring insulin dysregulation, supporting its potential as a short-term management option for this challenging condition.

Open access article: jav.ma/bexagliflozin

19/05/2026

When you know, you know… 🐴 🤷‍♀️🫠

09/05/2026

Stepped on a nail - now I know how a horse feels 🐴 🔨 😫

20/04/2026

📍 Appointment opening on the Mornington Peninsula

We’ve had a late cancellation for this Thursday at 1pm at Kings Park (485 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc) 🐎

Services available:
🔍 Lameness / poor performance work up
🩻 Diagnostic imaging – x-ray / ultrasound
⚡ Shockwave
💉 Joint therapies
🦶 Therapeutic shoeing

These appointments don’t come up very often — get in quick ⏳

Send us a message or email to [email protected]

Thanks,
Luke