Prestige Equine

10/08/2025

Cervical facet injections!

▫️Neck sensitivity
▫️Resistance to flexions
▫️Struggling in collection
▫️Decrease in speed/shorter forelimb stride
▫️Mysterious forelimb lameness

All of these can be signs of neck pain or arthritis. To understand the full extent of the problem, X-rays and ultrasound imaging are essential. In severe cases, horses may show neurological symptoms.

The good news? Neck arthritis is often treatable! Treatment usually requires minimal downtime and will have your athlete back to feeling their best🩵

09/26/2025

📸 Case of the Day: TMJ Injections!

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be a subtle source of discomfort and decrease in performance. Common signs include:
🔹 Resistance to the bit
🔹 Head tossing
🔹 Difficulty with flexion

In this case, our patient had a very unique symptom—he would chew with his head tilted completely to one side!

➡️ Skull x-rays showed no obvious issues, but when we looked at the TMJs, we noticed a decrease in joint space on the right side. While there wasn’t significant arthritis present, his clinical signs pointed us toward treating the TMJs.

💉 After treatment, this horse is now chewing comfortably and normally again—no more sideways chomping! Patient is in the last video.

✨ A great reminder that sometimes subtle signs can point us toward hidden sources of discomfort.

09/16/2025

📣 Exciting Update!
We now have a new business number for all scheduling and questions.🥳 Those with Dr. McCreary's number, you are ALWAYS welcome to use it. The new business number is to ensure a prompt response and make sure everyone is taken care of.

Text or call us at 863-873-2003📱

Please update your contacts so you’ll always have the number handy—we look forward to hearing from you! 💙

09/04/2025

Ever wonder what we are aiming for on ultrasound-guided SI injections?? Here is a visual representation of the sacroiliac region! 💉

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!

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.