Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?
1. Elite Medical Staffing
The cornerstone of our practice is our specialized medical team. We prioritize board certifications and advanced credentials to ensure your horse receives the most current, evidence-based treatments.
- ISLEP Certified Sports Medicine Provider: Our lead practitioner is a member of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP). This certification represents the pinnacle of expertise in equine lameness, focusing on the intricate anatomy of the distal limb and the biomechanics of the athletic horse.
- Specialized Clinicians: Our team includes veterinarians focused exclusively on regenerative medicine, internal medicine, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
- Certified Rehab Technicians: Staffed by veterinary technicians with specific certifications in equine rehabilitation, ensuring that every therapeutic modality is applied with precision.
2. Advanced Diagnostic Suite
To treat a problem, you must first see it. We utilize high-definition imaging to identify sub-clinical issues before they become career-ending injuries.
- High-Field MRI & CT: For definitive diagnosis of bone and soft tissue pathologies that traditional X-ray cannot capture.
- Wireless Digital Radiography (DR): Instant, high-resolution imaging for skeletal assessment.
- High-Frequency Ultrasound: Specific probes used by our ISELP providers to map tendon and ligament architecture.
- Dynamic Respiratory Endoscopy: Over-the-ground endoscopy to evaluate upper airway function while the horse is under saddle or at speed.
3. Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Equipment
Our rehab wing is equipped with "The Big Three" of equine recovery, designed to reduce inflammation and promote structural healing.
Equipment
Clinical Benefit
High-Speed Underwater Treadmill
Provides controlled resistance and buoyancy to build core strength without concussive impact.
Cold Saltwater Leg Spa
Utilizes 35°F saltwater to reduce distal limb inflammation and accelerate healing.
Class IV Regenerative Laser
Stimulates cellular ATP production to speed up soft tissue repair.
4. Regenerative Medicine Laboratory
We maintain an on-site regenerative lab to provide biological therapies with minimal turnaround time.
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): Concentrating growth factors to treat ligament tears.
- APLHA 2: An anti-inflammatory therapy derived from the horse's own blood to treat joint disease.
- Stem Cell Therapy: Cultured cells for complex orthopedic repairs.