Vitafloor and Equine Tendon Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Equine Rehabilitation June 5, 2024 – [Ocala, FL] Vitafloor®, a leader in equine fitness and rehabilitation equipment, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Equine Tendon®, the industry specialist in…
What is UTC? Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) is a technology that uses a combination of both hardware and software to assess the fiber composition of your horse’s tendons and ligaments particularly in the distal limb. A key part of this…
Hoof balance is a cornerstone of equine podiatry, vital for the overall health and soundness of horses. Central to this concept is the alignment of the pedal bone (P3 )within the hoof capsule. When discussing hoof balance, terms like negative…
In the ever-evolving world of veterinary medicine, one Irish vet has put himself ahead of the game, innovating his clinical services and extending the remote capabilities of his practice. Henk Offereins is a specialised performance vet, supporting many well-known trainers,…
In recent years, there’s been tremendous interest in using regenerative therapies (or, more accurately, orthobiologics) such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) to treat tendon and ligament injuries in horses. The evidence behind their efficacy, however, is…
Tendon injuries, and the common occurrence of repeat injury afterwards, is one of the biggest welfare issues in horse racing. It affects not only the equine athlete’s career and quality of life, but the careers of the many people surrounding…