Sport Horse Medicine & Pre-Purchase Exams
Burwash Equine Services Ltd. is equipped with the latest technology in diagnostics including digital X-ray, ultrasound, wireless endoscopy, and wireless inertial sensor-based technology (the Equinosis Lameness Locator) for more accurate and complete diagnoses during pre-purchase exams and the work-up of poor performance or soundness issues in sport horses. Once a diagnosis has been made, treatment using the most researched and up-to-date modalities can be performed from traditional therapies such as corticosteroids to regenerative medications such as PRP, stem cells, Pro-Stride, and IRAP. Burwash Equine Services Ltd. is also proud to offer both regenerative laser therapy and extracorpeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries including back pain or tendinitis amongst many others. You can expect that following your work-up, you will be provided with a thorough follow-up plan for the best ongoing management plan unique to your horse and dedicated ongoing care as required. No matter if your goals are for trail riding in the mountains on the weekend or for high-level competition, the Burwash Equine team is here to help keep you and your horse moving forward. For more information see our “for competitors” section:
Meet Steve with no sole - a horse that presented for lameness as a result of his extremely thin soles. This was addressed and corrected with appropriate corrective shoeing.
An informative assessment of Regenerative Medicine and Orthobiologics in veterinary medicine and how regenerative medicine can help your horse
We’re pleased to announce that our annual fall seminar is back for 2022! Please join us for an evening of information, discussion and door prizes!
Read Dr. White’s article on equine osteoarthritis in the summer 2022 issue of the Canadian Horse Journal.
Dr. Kirby Penttila discusses recognizing and managing the club foot in horses in the Canadian Horse Journal’s summer 2020 issue.
Dr. Crystal Lee discusses scenarios in which the Lameness Locator has proven to be useful in lameness evaluation. (Fall Seminar, part 3 of 4)
Dr. Kirby Penttila dicusses diagnostic imaging as it relates to the lameness examination.
Dr. Crystal Lee performs a live demonstration of the Lameness Locator.
Dr. Crystal Lee discusses objective lameness evaluation using wireless inertial sensors.
Meet Steve with no sole - a horse that presented for lameness as a result of his extremely thin soles. This was addressed and corrected with appropriate corrective shoeing.
Dr. Kirby Penttila discusses recognizing and managing the club foot in horses in the Canadian Horse Journal’s summer 2020 issue.
Dr. Kirby Penttila gives an overview of equine podiatry, including a discussion of the anatomy and biomechanics of the horse's foot, the importance of shoeing survey films, and the importance of a good veterinarian-farrier-client-patient relationship. Common lameness conditions and the impact of podiatry on the treatment of these conditions are discussed in detail.
Dr. Crystal Lee discusses the importance of prepurchase exams and gives an overview of what to expect in the exam.
Buying a horse can be a difficult decision. Horses seldom come with money back guarantees, so it's important to investigate before you buy. Although many horse professionals can give you an opinion on performance or breeding ability, a veterinarian will give you the best information on overall health and condition. Your veterinarian can conduct a pre-purchase examination to give you this information.