The Equine Lameness Center

07/29/2026

🌟 ACS 🌟

Comfort starts from the ground up. ❤️

🎥Molding NANRIC Advanced Cushion Support (ACS) to help provide support and comfort for a horse experiencing front foot soreness.

The hoof is designed to absorb and dissipate concussion, but when the foot becomes painful, horses often compensate by changing the way they move. Providing the right support can help reduce stress on sensitive structures and improve comfort while the horse heals.

Benefits of ACS support can include:

🐴 Custom-molded support specific to the individual hoof

🐴 Improved comfort by supporting the structures within the foot

🐴 Help with shock absorption and reducing concussion

🐴 Encouraging a more natural way of moving

🐴 A valuable tool as part of a comprehensive lameness and hoof care plan

Every horse and every hoof is different. The best results come from identifying the cause of pain and creating a support plan tailored to that individual horse.

07/27/2026

🌟Age is NOT a Disease 🌟

⚠️ Sensitive Subject Matter, Please Be Kind.

Age is not a disease.

Read that again. Age is NOT a disease.

If your horse has a body condition score of 3/9 or less (Ideal is 5/9) there is an issue and it’s not age.

Example:

An older horse who has lacked proper dental care may need a modified diet (ex: equine Senior mash and soaked alfalfa pellets) to sustain a happy and healthy life.

The diet may need to be modified because the horse is 30 years old and has smooth mouth; the issue is not age, It is lack of nutrients.

Do not use age as an excuse.

If you have a “skinny,” horse, I recommend scheduling an exam with your veterinarian to discuss the necessary changes to improve quality of life.

At some point, an older horse can be a burden financially. If you are not willing or can’t afford to take care of a skinny horse, then It is better to schedule euthanasia and let them go peacefully then to let them slowly die by starvation.

This is a sensitive topic, no negative comments please.

📸 pic of a horse I examined a few years ago, changed the diet and this horse was a body condition score of 4/9 two months later.

07/27/2026

Check out Wesley Thorp Professional Team Roper’s roping school 🤩 ⬇️!

If you guys are wanting an end of the summer tuneup, now is the time! Come rope and beat the heat with us in the Tarleton State Rodeo- Doty rodeo complex. Excited about doing one in Stephenville before we head back out to the Northwest rodeos! Text number below to reserve your spot

07/23/2026

🌟 Quiz Time 🌟

Can you guess which one of these syringes full of synovial fluid is more inflamed:

Option A: The More Clear One
Option B: Cloudy & Darker one

Healthy joint fluid is clear, slippery, and helps cushion your horse’s joints for smooth, pain-free movement.

When a joint becomes inflamed, everything changes:
Excess joint fluid builds up, causing swelling.
The fluid becomes thinner and loses its protective qualities.
Inflammatory cells and enzymes begin breaking down cartilage.
Your horse may show stiffness, heat, pain, or lameness.

The earlier joint inflammation is recognized, the better the chance of protecting long-term joint health, keeping your horse comfortable & performing at their best.

Don’t ignore subtle signs like shortened strides, reluctance to turn, or decreased performance, these can be early indicators of joint inflammation.

Healthy joints today mean a more comfortable horse tomorrow!

07/23/2026

🌟WHY 🌟

Sometimes it is worth taking a step back and remembering why you want to saddle up a 1000 pound animal and (fill in the blank with your discipline).

We want to know WHY you love horses 💜?

Sweet Toast has been the first horse I have swung a leg over since Sugar Bar. The feeling of not riding “my horse,” but riding “my new horse,” is bittersweet. Switching out Sugar Bar’s girth for Toasts’ and changing the headstall to fit Toast was a little harder than I expected since it has been since November, but swinging a leg over her made me appreciate and remember WHY I love riding horses!

07/21/2026

🌟 Texas is HOT 🌟

Trying to keep my tech happy today on farm calls in 104 degree heat 🫣…I am going to mute this audio but basically I handed her a fruit cup and apparently it was in the truck a little too long….it singed her tongue 🫪🤷🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️.

Happy Tuesday Friends! Sugar Free I.V. for us and Equine electrolytes for everyone 🐴 else!

07/20/2026

🌟Overreaching and it’s Significance 🌟

Check out this front foot pic.....then try answering a few questions;

1. Could overreaching cause the horse to be lame?

Yes, depending on how deep and how sensitive the horse is, you can expect to see various degrees of lameness.

2. How can we try to prevent this from happening?

Bell boots are helpful when riding, turn-out boots (red rubber pull overs) while in the pasture, having your farrier change a few things might also improve how the horse moves if this is re-occurring.

3. Is it necessary to treat this mild case of overreaching?

What may seem like no big deal can easily turn into an infection, abscess or delay healing, therefore it is imperative to keep this area cleaned and/or bandaged until healed.

07/17/2026

🌟 Trying Something New 🌟

We see many hoof lacerations and when we bandage them, there is always a little moisture trapped in the frog area! Trying The Blue Hoof products out to see if they are a good fit to add to our hoof bandages!

If you have used this product before let us know your thoughts please 💙!

07/16/2026

🌟 Joint Injections 🌟

Equine clients are the most educated IMO when it comes to joint injections!

Does anyone have any questions?

07/15/2026

🌟 Time Heals 🌟

Can you guess approximately how long it took for this laceration to heal?

A. 1 week
B. 2 weeks
C. 3 weeks
D. 4 weeks