NOVA Equine Fitness Center

06/08/2025

Yes it can!... And fit a horse and incline!

09/20/2024

Proud to host Colonel Garcia. NOVA Equestrian Center - NEC NOVA Equine Fitness Center Total Equine Veterinary Associates

09/05/2024

05/26/2024

As we gather with loved ones this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. Their courage and dedication remind us of the profound commitment it takes to serve and protect.

May we all take time today to reflect, remember, and appreciate the freedoms we enjoy.

From all of us at NOVA Equine Fitness Center and NOVA Equestrian Center - NEC, we wish you a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day.

01/01/2024

HNY TEVA!

🎉🐴 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🐴🎉

As we bid farewell to the past year and welcome the possibilities of 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our valued clients. 🌟 Your trust and partnership mean the world to us, and we are honored to be a part of your equine family's health and happiness.

We're gearing up for a year of unparalleled performance, optimal wellness, and unwavering excellence for your extraordinary equine partners. 𝗧𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲:

🏆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲: Whether you're a competitor in the arena or a trailblazer on the open fields, let's aim for peak performance together. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your horse is in prime condition to excel in their chosen discipline.

💚 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺: The foundation of true excellence lies in robust well-being. We're committed to crafting personalized wellness plans that encompass nutrition, fitness, and preventive care, so your horse can thrive and shine from the inside out.

✨ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹: From routine health checkups to addressing specific concerns, our focus is on delivering veterinary care that surpasses expectations. Because excellence isn't just a goal; it's a commitment we make to your horse's health.

🔍 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Investing in advanced diagnostics to provide precise insights into your horse's health. With cutting-edge technology, we aim to detect and address any issues early, ensuring a proactive approach to their care.

🌿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆: Beyond traditional veterinary care, we embrace holistic approaches to foster a harmonious balance in your horse's physical and mental well-being. Because a happy, healthy horse is everyone's goal.

🌐 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Knowledge is the key to unlocking excellence. Stay tuned for educational resources, summer seminars, and tips to empower you as a horse owner, creating a partnership that thrives on shared understanding.

We look forward to continuing to serve you and your horses with dedication, expertise, and a shared passion for the incredible world of equine. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄. Let's make 2024 a year of exceptional achievements together! 🎊

Wishing you and your horses a year ahead filled with good health, boundless adventures, and the sweet sound of happy hoofbeats! 💖

Your TEVA Team

12/10/2023

Super fun night with a great team!

10/01/2023

Great opportunity!

Renovated and expanded to become a premier Northern Virginia destination for all things equestrian.

07/16/2023

Super group of friends.

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05/05/2023

Let's get into the Kentucky Derby spirit!

While my "Jukebox Aviator" isn't actually that cool, Paula is a "Proud Catastrophe" and I shouldn't really comment beyond this to keep the weekend civil 😃

Bonus: Watch the Coronation throughout Derby day.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/05/05/king-charles-coronation-weekend-guide-what-time-when/

04/28/2023

Wow! Great info Denali Equine. Thank you.

All the more reason to stay fit and pain-free. Call or text for a fitness session. 703 505 2213 or emai info at novaeqc.com

Do you know how many joints and articulation (moving) points are in the equine back? Hint, it is WAY more than the legs.

Each thorasic vertebra has 2 intervertebral disks, 4 articular facets, 2 costo-transverse, 4 costo-vetebral. Then the ribs go down to become directly or indirectly attached to the (7-8) stenebra.

Each lumbar vertebra has 2 intervertebral disks, 4 articular facets, and 4 inter-transverse joints.

The intersection between L6 and S1 has 5 articulation points alone!

After the lumbar-sacral intersection, the sacrum has 3 further articulation points: the 2 sacroiliac and 1 sacrocaudal

That is well over 220 articulation (moving) points! (NOT including cervical)

ANY of these can be injured, have arthritis or other chronic changes. These injuries are compounded by the fact that the spine works as an interconnected chain. T6 articulates with T5 and T7. The ribs, muscles and ligaments all interconnect as well. This means you cannot solely have a T6 issue. If T6 becomes injured it affects the chain around it and will continue to spiral out.

Properly addressing these problems, prevents long term effects in training, showing, and the every day life of your beloved equine partner! Next up: The biomechanics behind the back.

04/06/2023

Meet Kraka, Halldor, and Atlas!

Gaited Icelandic horses from Montaire Icelandic Horses, LLC

With thier owner, NEFC developed an exercise program to get this trio in top condition for upcoming competition.

Our motto is "for very ridden horse" and that includes Icelandics!

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In Icelandic mythology, Loki the Trickster god, once became a breeding mare to lure away a giant's stallion and so prevent the giant from winning the hand of Freyja, goddess of beauty. The result of that union was Sleipnir, the supreme god Odin's eight-legged steed.

The Icelandic Horse has a thousand year history. Purebred since the 10th century, the Icelandic Horse is renowned for being hardy, athletic, independent, spirited, friendly, adaptable, and sure-footed, with five natural gaits. These are the Walk, Trot, Canter, Tölt, and Pace. Averaging 13 to 14 hands tall, the Icelandic Horse is a versatile family riding horse, bred to carry adults at a fast pleasing gait over long distances.

It is distinctive for its thick and often double-sided mane and long tail, and remarkable for its wide range of colors. In addition to formal horse shows and competitions, Icelandic Horses are widely used for cross-country rides and long-distance trekking. They have also competed in dressage, jumping, and endurance races.

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