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Athletic Equine Veterinary Services

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Athletic Equine Veterinary Services

Athletic Equine Veterinary Services in Greensboro, NC, specializing in lameness, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.

We offer advanced diagnostics, joint therapy, and customized care for competitive horses. Call us at 336-324-2824 for more info.

06/08/2026

✨🏆🐴 Don’t Let Scratches Steal Your Horse’s Shine

Scratches (or pastern dermatitis) is a common skin condition affecting the pastern area of the horse’s legs. This condition is caused by prolonged exposure to moisture that weakens the skin barrier and allows bacteria, fungi, and even parasites to affect the skin. Scratches is a frequent issue this time of year, especially for horses bathing frequently or standing in wet conditions.

What may start as a few small scabs can quickly become redness, swelling, discomfort, and even lameness if left untreated.

Signs to watch for:
✔️ Scabs or crusting around the pasterns and heels
✔️ Hair loss
✔️ Red, irritated skin
✔️ Swelling of the lower limbs

Treatment consists of cleaning the affected area, clipping leg hair short to prevent moisture build up, and, in some cases, applying a prescription antibiotic and antifungal ointment such as our scratches cream.

If you notice changes in your horse’s skin, don’t wait for it to worsen. Early intervention can help keep your horse comfortable and feeling their best!

06/03/2026

🦴 Understanding Kissing Spine🦴

Has your horse been showing signs of discomfort under saddle, reluctance to work, behavioral changes, or unexplained performance issues? Kissing spine may be the cause.

What is kissing spine?
Kissing spine, or overriding dorsal spinous processes, occurs when the bony projections along the spine are positioned too closely together or touch, often causing pain and inflammation. The radiographs above show a relatively normal vertebral column with good spacing between spinous processes compared to a horse with severe kissing spine, where the space between spinous processes is narrowed or nonexistent.

🔎 Signs your horse may have kissing spine
•Shortened stride
•Hollowing under saddle
•Sensitivity to grooming or saddling
•Difficulty collecting
•Loss of topline

🩺 How do we diagnose and treat kissing spine?
Diagnosis through thorough examination and diagnostic imaging, like radiographs or bone scan, can help identify the problem and guide treatment options. Kissing spine varies in severity. Mild cases may show up radiographically, but cause no discomfort and may not require treatment. In these cases, stretching and strengthening the back and core muscles may help maintain long term soundness and prevent the condition from worsening. Moderate cases typically respond well to a combination of medical management and targeted exercise programs that strengthen topline and reduce strain on the spine. In more severe cases surgery may be warranted.

If you suspect your horse may have kissing spine, our team is here to help. Contact us to schedule an evaluation and discuss the best treatment plan for your equine partner.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Athletic Equine Veterinary Services, we wish our clients, friends, and the entire equine community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

❤️🤍💙

— Dr. Alison Roth
Athletic Equine Veterinary Services

05/20/2026

☀️ Summer scheduling update for our North Carolina clients:

Athletic Equine Veterinary Services is currently booked through June 23.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and trust from the equine community throughout Greensboro and surrounding areas. 💙

If your horse will need:
✔ Lameness evaluations
✔ Sports medicine care
✔ Preventive maintenance
✔ Pre-show or mid-season evaluations

Please reach out soon to get on the summer schedule.

📩 Message us to reserve an appointment.
—
Athletic Equine Veterinary Services
Dr. Alison Roth

05/19/2026

🐎 Employment Opportunity: Veterinary Assistant

Athletic Equine is looking for a highly motivated full-time assistant to join our team! Practice focuses on providing high quality equine sports medicine both at home in Greensboro, NC and on the road at major AQHA shows.

Requirements:
✅ Excellent horse handling skills including the ability to jog horses in hand, lunge, and restrain during procedures
✅ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
✅ Ability to work an active job including walking and jogging, squatting for extended periods of time, and lifting heavy equipment
✅ Willing to spend time on the road attending horse shows ranging from a couple days to several weeks consecutively
✅Technician experience a plus, but not required

📩 If you are interested in joining our team please email a resume to [email protected] or contact us at 336-324-2824 for more information!

05/18/2026

🔎 Small issues often go unnoticed and they are frequently the first sign that something is not quite right.

Poor performance, behavioral changes, and weight loss are all subtle signs that may indicate a larger, underlying issue.

Does something feel “off” with your ride? A performance evaluation allows us to identify issues early and set your horse up for long term soundness 💪

📞 Call us at 336-324-2824 to schedule a performance evaluation today

05/14/2026

🐎 What is Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD)?

DSLD is a progressive condition that affects the connective tissues of the horse’s body, primarily the suspensory ligament. The suspensory ligament runs down the back of the cannon bone, splitting into two branches about two thirds of the way down and then passing around the back of the fetlock joint. The suspensory ligament supports the fetlock as it flexes during the weight bearing phase of the horse’s stride. In horses affected by DSLD, the ligament will gradually deteriorate. DSLD not only affects the suspensory ligament, but can also affect other connective tissues such as nuchal ligaments and patellar ligaments.

🔎 What are the signs of DSLD?
• The hallmark sign of DSLD is “dropped fetlocks” in which the fetlocks appear to be sinking and the pasterns become more parallel to the ground
• Some cases may have heat or swelling around the fetlock joint
• Lameness that may shift from limb to limb or is intermittent
• Stumbling and tripping

🩺 How can we diagnose DSLD?
• Palpate the suspensory ligaments
• Perform a flex/jog exam
• Ultrasound the suspensory ligament and branches
• Consider family or breed history, as DSLD is thought to have a genetic component

💊 How can we manage DSLD?
Unfortunately DSLD is a slowly progressing disease with no cure, but there are ways we can manage pain and delay progression.
• NSAIDs such as bute or equioxx for pain and inflammation
• Corrective shoeing to relieve pressure on tendons and ligaments
• Palliative treatment such as shockwave and biologic injections

Current research is focusing on better and earlier methods of diagnosing DSLD as well as further understanding the disease process itself which may lead to better treatment. DSLD can be a challenging condition to manage, but we are here to help. Call us to schedule an exam if you are concerned about your horse’s ligament health and we can help with a thorough evaluation and personalized care plan.

📞 336-324-2824

05/10/2026

Next stop- Lexington, KY!

The Athletic Equine team can’t wait to attend The Premier next week at the Kentucky Horse Park! We will be ready to see patients the afternoon of the 20th. Give us a call to set up your appointment!

📞336-324-2824

05/06/2026

🐴 What is a blocking exam?

When a horse is lame, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out exactly where the pain is coming from. That’s where a blocking exam comes in. During this exam, we use a local anesthetic to temporarily numb specific areas of your horse’s limb one section at a time. After each “block,” we evaluate how your horse moves by performing a flex/jog exam.

🔍 What are we looking for?
✅ If the lameness improves or disappears after a certain area is blocked, we’ve just narrowed down the source of pain. We can then use this information to decide if further diagnostics, such as imaging, are necessary and where to target treatment.
❎ If nothing changes we move higher up the limb and continue the process.

When do we use a blocking exam?
🔹 The source of lameness is not obvious when evaluating the horse during a flex/jog exam
🔹 Lameness has been ongoing and difficult to pinpoint
🔹 Multiple areas could be contributing to the issue

If your horse is showing signs of lameness, early evaluation makes all the difference. Reach out to schedule an exam or ask question. We’re here to help keep your horse feeling their best!
📞336-324-2824

05/03/2026

The Athletic Equine team is excited to be attending The Madness this week at World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, OH!

📞Call us to schedule an appointment 336-324-2824

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Greensboro, NC

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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http://athleticequinevetservices.com/

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