Atlantic Equine Services

Atlantic Equine Services An equine veterinary ambulatory practice specialized in providing exceptional care for your sport horse performance needs.

Atlantic Equine Services is an equine veterinary ambulatory practice specialized in sport horses performance, lameness and sports medicine. We offer a full array of expertise in lameness diagnosis, imaging, treatments and rehabilitation. We service New England and other parts of the Northeast, along with Ocala and Wellington, Florida during the winter. Our services include
- Lameness evaluations

and diagnosis
- Back pain evaluations
- Performance evaluations
- Diagnostic imaging (digital radiography and digital ultrasound)
- Regenerative therapy (Stem Cells, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and IRAP)
- Shockwave therapy (focused).
- Rehabilitation protocols and follow-up
- Surgery (at local clinics- to be arranged)

The founder, Dr. Omar Maher is a world-respected expert in lameness and sports medicine, and has practiced equine veterinary medicine in 4 continents. Dr. Maher is a board certified in surgeon (ACVS, www.acvs.org ) but ALSO board certified in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (ACVSMR, www.vsmr.org ). He is also an accredited FEI veterinarian (Delegate) for Jumping, Dressage and Eventing. Dr. Maher graduated veterinary school in Morocco in 2002, and shortly after was recruited at the National Veterinary School of Lyon (FRANCE) for a year internship in equine medicine and surgery. He joined the previous Rochester Equine Clinic (NH USA) in 2003 as an intern for a year, then as a hospital clinician for another year. He was then selected to start a very competitive residency in Equine Surgery and Lameness at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis, CA, USA) for 3 more years. He joined the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center (NH USA) in 2008 and during his 5-year tenure developed a brilliant international reputation as a surgeon and lameness diagnostician. He was the staff surgeon for the Pan-American games in Guadalajara Mexico in 2011 and recently the FEI F veterinarian at the nations cup Dressage and Jumping in Wellington Florida (2013). Dr. Maher speaks regularly at veterinary conferences both nationally and internationally; he often consults on cases from several countries including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, The Netherlands, France, and Morocco. He enjoys show jumping and will often be seen in the ring showing his horses. He is always available for consultations by phone and email.

The Healing Advantages 🎯 of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) PRP has shown itself to be an effective treatment for musculoskel...
12/05/2025

The Healing Advantages 🎯 of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP has shown itself to be an effective treatment for musculoskeletal injuries:
βœ… Reduces pain
βœ… Provides long-lasting relief and tissue repair
βœ… Improves mobility

Consult with your veterinarian to determine if Pegasus PRP is the right choice for your equine athlete.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Atlantic Equine! May the day bring you many reasons to be grateful. ✨
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Atlantic Equine! May the day bring you many reasons to be grateful. ✨

Horses will often experience muscle pain, particularly in the back, lumbosacral, gluteal and neck regions. Many times th...
11/21/2025

Horses will often experience muscle pain, particularly in the back, lumbosacral, gluteal and neck regions. Many times this is secondary to other sources of discomfort such as joint pain, ill-fitting saddles, unbalanced riders or a strenuous athletic career.

⭐ Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) therapy helps to stop the spasm associated with muscle pain and helps enable horses to use their body properly again.

Once the inciting factors that lead to the pain have been corrected, FES can help your horse build better quality muscle βœ…, which can help prevent future soreness βœ….

Navicular Syndrome: Understanding the Causes, Signs and Diagnosis
11/14/2025

Navicular Syndrome: Understanding the Causes, Signs and Diagnosis

Navicular Syndrome: What Horse Owners Should Know

What is it?
Navicular syndrome is a common cause of long-term (usually front) foot pain in horses. It affects the structures in the back half of the hoof, including the navicular bone, deep digital flexor tendon, navicular bursa, collateral sesamoidean ligament, and collateral sesamoidean impar ligament).

Who gets it?
It's most often seen in adult horses, especially those used for heavy work or certain breeds like Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, and Warmbloods. Horses with very steep or very low hoof angles are also more at risk.

What are the signs?
β€’ Lameness, usually in the front feet
β€’ Horse may land toe-first instead of heel-first
β€’ Lameness often gets worse when turning in circles
β€’ Both front feet may be affected

What causes it?
β€’ Repeated stress and strain on the navicular area
β€’ Wear and tear on the bone and soft tissues
β€’ Sometimes, poor hoof shape or conformation

How is it diagnosed?
Veterinarians use nerve blocks, radiographs, ultrasounds, and MRIs to pinpoint the source of pain.

How can it be managed?
Management options include special shoeing, rest, and medications. The right approach depends on the individual horse and the specific problem. Remember, what might help one horse might not help another. Overall, early diagnosis and tailored care can help many horses stay comfortable and active.

If you have questions or concerns about navicular syndrome in regard to your own equine, contact your veterinarian.

πŸ“Έ Photo credit: Dr. Lori Madsen & University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Today, we proudly honor and thank all who have served our nation. We are deeply grateful for your courage, sacrifice and...
11/11/2025

Today, we proudly honor and thank all who have served our nation. We are deeply grateful for your courage, sacrifice and dedication to protect the freedoms we value. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

When everyone is ready to pitch in! πŸ˜„
11/07/2025

When everyone is ready to pitch in! πŸ˜„

We wish Dr. Alexandra LabordΓ¨re Baigis a very happy birthday! πŸŽ‚ Best wishes on your special day! πŸŽ‰
10/25/2025

We wish Dr. Alexandra LabordΓ¨re Baigis a very happy birthday! πŸŽ‚ Best wishes on your special day! πŸŽ‰

Congratulations to 🌟 Susan Gillham 🌟, the WINNER of our Final NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Gastroscopy!A big thank...
10/24/2025

Congratulations to 🌟 Susan Gillham 🌟, the WINNER of our Final NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Gastroscopy!

A big thank you to everyone who participated! πŸ‘

Photo: Dr. Jacqueline Bartol, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, ACVIM

Congratulations to 🌟 Viviane Pilicy 🌟, the WINNER of our NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Functional Electrical Stimul...
10/23/2025

Congratulations to 🌟 Viviane Pilicy 🌟, the WINNER of our NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Therapy session!

Stay tuned for our final announcement of the winner of a FREE Gastroscopy!

Congratulations to 🌟 Rebecca Waite 🌟, the WINNER of our NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Internal Medicine Consultatio...
10/22/2025

Congratulations to 🌟 Rebecca Waite 🌟, the WINNER of our NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Internal Medicine Consultation with our Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jacqueline Bartol, ACVIM!

More to come! πŸ“£ Raffle WINNER announcements over the next few days for a FREE:
βœ”οΈ Gastroscopy
βœ”οΈ Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Therapy session

Follow for updates!

Congratulations to 🌟 Christine Valardi 🌟, the WINNER of our NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Performance Exam!Stay tun...
10/21/2025

Congratulations to 🌟 Christine Valardi 🌟, the WINNER of our NEDA Symposium Raffle 🎫 for a FREE Performance Exam!

Stay tuned for raffle WINNER announcements over the next few days for a FREE:
βœ”οΈ Internal Medicine Consultation
βœ”οΈ Gastroscopy
βœ”οΈ Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Therapy session

Thank you to all who stopped by the Atlantic Equine Services booth!

Photo (left to right): Dr. Jacqueline Bartol, Dr. Austin Stahl, Dr. Christine Cormier

Thank you to everyone who joined and participated during the lectures on Day 2 of the Absorbine / NEDA Symposium!⭐ Dr. J...
10/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined and participated during the lectures on Day 2 of the Absorbine / NEDA Symposium!

⭐ Dr. Jacqueline Bartol explaining the anatomy and function of the horse’s stomach, signs of gastric ulcer disease, method of diagnosis and effective treatment for gastric ulcers.

⭐ Dr. Christine Cormier explaining the anatomy of the sacroiliac joint and hips, their affect on performance in the equine athlete, treatment options, and case examples.

We appreciate all of the participants for sharing their thoughtful questions! πŸ‘ Special thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health for sponsoring the lectures!

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207 County Farm Cross Road
Dover, NH
03820

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+16038425037

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