Watch sport horse veterinarian Dr. Hugh Behling explain common therapeutic options available for your horse and how they relate to USEF rules and guidelines.
About This Video
To help keep a sport horse performing at its best, Dr. Hugh Behling explains how some commonly used therapeutic options such as shockwave, mesotherapy, laser, and joint injections may be utilized as part of a comprehensive plan to keep an equine athlete happy and healthy. However, it’s also important for equestrians to work closely with veterinarians who understand the demands of their chosen breed or discipline. In addition, Dr. Behling cautions how use of these therapies and associated medications may be impacted by USEF rules, and he emphasizes the importance of completing required USEF medication report forms to remain in compliance for competition.
Key Principles:
- USEF Rules
- Shockwave
- Mesotherapy
- Laser
- Joint Injections
- Common Sense
Additional Information
- Six Tips for Protecting Your Horse's Joints
- USEF Guidelines & Rules for Drugs & Medications
- USEF Rulebook: Drugs and Medications
- Equine Drugs and Medications FAQs
- Medication Report Form
- NSAIDs and Your Horse
- NSAIDs Frequently Asked Questions
- FEI Clean Sport for Horses
- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)’s Prohibited List for 2018
About The Expert
Dr. Hugh Behling is a sport horse veterinarian and the owner of Cross Creek Equine Practice in Simpsonville, Ky. Dr. Behling earned his veterinary degree from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 30 years.
