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Equine sports medicine doctors can perform emergency surgeries at elite racetracks, treat joint injuries on 4-H ponies or perform checkups on barrel racers in preparation for an event. There are literally thousands of opportunities for veterinarians who specialize in equine sports medicine, but the field requires a high level of expertise. Practitioners must be able to spot and treat the slightest injury or illness that may limit a horse's performance. Entering the field requires the same steps as becoming a general equine veterinarian, although an extra focus on areas particular to equine athletes, such as pulmonology and equine exercise physiology,…
The magnetic therapy blanket has been used to treat ailing horses for decades. This device places ceramic magnets on strategic areas of the horse's body. These magnets generate a magnetic field, that emits low-energy electrical pulses to help dilate blood vessels and stimulate the horse's tissue. The therapy accelerates the healing process and alleviates pain.
Horseback riders in Massachusetts have many options for trail riding associations and can participate in sponsored trail construction and maintenance, trail-use advocacy, educational programs, and recreational and competitive equestrian events. Trail riding organizations provide a forum for equestrians to learn about and discuss shared trail etiquette, landowner concerns and public green space conservation. Membership in a trail riding association provides the Massachusetts equestrian trail rider with numerous resources for the sport of trail riding.
Just like elite athletes, horses can obtain specialized health care and therapy treatment to heal sports-related injuries. Specialized trainers and therapists are utilized by horse owners to treat all manner of sports injuries using therapies ranging from heat and cold treatments to sports massage and ultrasound. Finding the right treatment depends on the nature of your horse and the nature of the injury.
