ReidSporthorses

This!!! We are soooo grateful for the expertise of our veterinarian team at Equine Innovative Medicine
Preventative Medicine and performance exams multiple times a year keep our athletes comfortable and healthy year round

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨: “my horse stopped working, but I know he doesn’t need vet work because I just got his 6 month maintenance done a couple of months ago…”

And while that is great… that ultimately means nothing, when you’re starting to see signs of pain now.

What do we mean by that?

Just because you had hocks injected a couple of months ago, does not mean they couldn’t have taken a misstep in a run or performance and injured something else…

Just like we can roll an ankle or hurt ourselves at any given time, our horses risk injury every single day. Even in the practice pen.

Sometimes when you quiet down one major issue, you may start to notice others (that were originally masked because the other areas lameness was so severe)

Performance horses… the elite performance horses are a constant work in progress!

Establishing care with an experienced equine veterinarian who specializes in sports medicine can be a major competitive advantage for your horse’s long-term success in the arena—not just a medical formality.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨:

• A sports-medicine vet understands the biomechanics of performance, so they don’t just treat injuries, they evaluate how your horse moves, loads joints, and compensates under the specific demands of your discipline.

• They focus on early detection, catching subtle soreness, asymmetries, or performance changes before they turn into career-limiting injuries. (Why having them jogged and flexed regularly is key! This costs you $150 and can save you thousands and give you PEACE OF MIND)

• Treatment plans are individualized, based on your horse’s job, age, workload, and competition schedule—not one-size-fits-all protocols.

• They help you optimize soundness, not just “get by,” using a mix of diagnostics, targeted therapies, conditioning guidance, and recovery strategies.

• Strategic maintenance keeps small issues from becoming big layoffs, which means more consistency, fewer missed runs, and longer careers.

• They collaborate with your farrier, trainer, and rehab professionals to create a team approach, ensuring nothing is working against the horse.

• Decisions are made with longevity in mind, helping you balance peak performance now with preserving joints, soft tissue, and mental soundness for the future.

• When setbacks do occur, a sports-medicine specialist can provide faster, more precise answers and evidence-based rehab plans that safely return the horse to competition.

In short, a sports-medicine veterinarian isn’t just there when something breaks—they’re a partner in your horse’s development, durability, and confidence. In high-level competition, that proactive care can be the difference between a horse that survives the season and one that thrives year after year. 💜🙌🏻

📲Dr. Sharp 208-565-0344

Classical Training: So Far Left We Have Gone Right Classical Training: So Far Left We Have Gone Right

Premier dressage facility in Monroe, Washington with full-size indoor and outdoor arena currently offering boarding and training spots!

Half-day grass turn out year round! No standing on gravel or up to their knees in mud

We are rarity in our area- we have minimal mud due to our well managed pastures

Secure, heated tackrooms and lounge, laundry room, etc.
Horses are fed up to four times a day and staff is on site 24 /7

USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist (with distinction) on site for lessons and training.

Years of experience from Young Horse level through to CDI (international) experience.
Many clients with Year-end awards and medals

We host regular clinics with Olympic and international trainers including Conrad Schumacher, Nick Wagman, Anne Gribbons, Britta Pederson

All levels welcome from beginners to GP

PM me directly for further information or to set up a tour

Then vs Now:

Just in case anyone was wondering how “True Grit” a.k.a. Jorge is developing

Here are some of his latest photos 😍

True Grit is a 2021 GOV stallion by Totilas, co owned by myself and bred in the USA by Kate Landon

This is where I got the terms “banana in/out/left/right” when I’m teaching 🤪
Actually, a really helpful visual for students especially when you are teaching lateral work on a circle