Prestige Equine

07/29/2025

07/27/2025

Why Do We Take Multiple Radiographic Views in Horses? 🐎

When diagnosing lameness, injury, or joint issues in horses, one X-ray typically isn't enough. Just like a photo only shows one angle, a single radiograph can miss critical details.

Below is an example of a lateral sesamoid fracture (white arrows in 3rd picture). Same horse, leg, and view, but a slightly different angle up to down. This minimal change in angle made the fracture much easier to see and characterize. There are some scenarios that things can be completely missed without sufficient views.

This is a case that had many overlapping clinical signs of an everyday abscess, but a prime example of the value of diagnostics.

Several other views were taken of this fracture with the same goals of all cases:
✔Improved accuracy. Multiple views help us pinpoint the location and nature of a problem.
✔Better treatment decisions. A clear, complete picture means more targeted care — getting your horse back to work or rest with confidence. Sometimes this mean enough views to discern the need for more detailed imaging such as CT or MRI.
✔ A confident diagnosis. We care about you and your horse, and want to make sure all of your efforts are being used wisely.

07/23/2025

What Is Equine Shockwave Therapy – And How Can It Help Your Horse?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, advanced treatment used to promote healing in horses with musculoskeletal injuries. This technology uses focused, high-pressure acoustic shock waves that pe*****te deep into tissues, stimulating regeneration and reducing pain.

Common conditions treated include:
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Back, neck, and sacroiliac pain
• Bone injuries
• Non-healing wounds

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy:
✔ Stimulates blood flow and cellular repair
✔ Reduces inflammation and discomfort
✔ Speeds up healing time
✔ Often used alongside other therapies for enhanced results (e.g. PRP)

In addition to its common uses, we have had great results with adding it to our treatment plan for slow healing wounds. Perfect for stubborn summer sores this time of year!

07/14/2025

This young mare is going to feel much better! A hematoma like this is caused by impact to the area. A penrose drain was placed to allow further drainage, and she was put on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

07/13/2025

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07/12/2025

Suspect ulcers in a your equine athlete? Get a FREE Gastroscope Session!

Many performance horses suffer from gastric ulcers—often with subtle signs like:

🔸 Girthiness or discomfort
🔸 Declining performance or mood changes
🔸 Weight loss or picky eating
🔸 Dull coat or poor condition

A concrete diagnosis via gastroscopy is always best, but we know that cost rack up quick. We also know that in complicated cases treating with unknowns can become frustrating and expensive for the owner. We want you to be as confident in our treatment plan as we are. Which is why we’re offering 2 FREE gastroscope sessions to help evaluate ulcers and give your horse the care they need! We are pretty darn excited to have this equipment on hand, and ready to get your horses feeling their best💙🎉

Only 2 spots available! Text Dr. McCreary for details 863-447-9251

06/30/2025

Meet Dr. Courtney McCreary! She was raised in Okeechobee and grew up rodeoing, which is where her interest in sports medicine first started. Dr. McCreary began taking college courses at the age of thirteen through dual enrollment, and upon graduation continued her education at the University of Florida. She is a double gator grad, completing both her undergrad and veterinary degree at UF (Go Gatas🐊).

After veterinary school, Dr. McCreary completed a rotating equine specialty internship at The Equine Medical Center of Ocala. She then spent some time working on sport horses in Wellington after her internship prior to moving back to her roots. She enjoys all aspects of equine medicine, with special professional interests in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and imaging. The practice is dedicated to complete equine care—from routine wellness to peak performance.

​When not working, Dr. McCreary enjoys riding, being on the water, being outside, and spending time with her fiancé, Will, and pup, Xylazine.