Performance Equine, Inc.

Performance Equine, Inc. Performance Equine is a full service ambulatory practice specializing in Standardbred racehorse performance and injury.

We strive to provide a level of care that is professional and progressive by using state-of-the art diagnostic imaging and therapies. Currently we are located in the south hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We employ various means to bring performance horses to their prime, including but not limited to examinations, joint injections, ultrasounds, and diagnostic imaging. In addition, we also strive to include breakthrough technologies such as stem cell therapy in our services.

Last time we talked about asthma, let’s keep talking about the lungs!A tracheal wash is a diagnostic procedure that we d...
05/20/2026

Last time we talked about asthma, let’s keep talking about the lungs!

A tracheal wash is a diagnostic procedure that we do when we suspect a pony that is battling a bacterial infection in the lungs most commonly - pneumonia. The wash is warranted when they are spiking fevers, coughing, and there are changes on a lung ultrasound.

We place a sterile catheter into the trachea, infuse sterile saline, and then aspirate the fluid back to place in a culturette. The sample is then sent off to see what bacteria is growing and what antibiotics that specific bacteria is sensitive to. This procedure is the fastest way to get your equine healthy again when battling pneumonia instead of guessing what antibiotic to use!

Here is an example of the fluid we aspirated from a tracheal wash from a sick pony🤧🤒🤢

Stake season has arrived!! 💃🏻A huge congratulations to the Daugherty stable winning both of the first two legs of the St...
05/09/2026

Stake season has arrived!! 💃🏻

A huge congratulations to the Daugherty stable winning both of the first two legs of the Stallion Series!! & the 3rd leg was taken by the Hayter stable, congratulations!!

Mucus built up? Coughing? Breathing issues? Poor performance?Your athlete might be suffering from Inflammatory Airway D...
05/07/2026

Mucus built up? Coughing? Breathing issues? Poor performance?
Your athlete might be suffering from Inflammatory Airway Disease. Medical intervention is
sometimes needed and we are here to help!

Below are some examples of diagnostic tools. A rebreathing exam is a helpful tool where a bag is placed over the muzzle for 30 seconds to increase CO2 levels, inducing your equine to take a deep breath when taken off. This helps us identify subtle or hidden abnormal respiratory issues. Other diagnostic tools we use include endoscopy to visualize the airway, and a procedure called brochoalveolar lavage (otherwise known as BAL). For this procedure, saline is temporarily infiltrated into the deep sections of the lungs and “washed” back into a collection tube. The sample is then evaluated for subclinical allergic responses or red blood cells. These tools are vital to optimize treatment protocols and get your horse (and you) breathing and performing better!

04/15/2026

We had the pleasure of pulling out our favorite piece of equipment for this beautiful pony yesterday! If your veterinarian does not see anything on a resting scope, they might warrant a dynamic scope. This scope tracks the mechanics inside the pharynx while in motion. Big shout out to Miss Delphi for being the best patient and also Tanglewood Farms for letting us use this amazing facility!🏇
*I do not own the rights to this music*

Serum Amyloid A is a protein produced by the liver that is increased in response to inflammation and infection in your e...
04/13/2026

Serum Amyloid A is a protein produced by the liver that is increased in response to inflammation and infection in your equine. A SAA test is a very unique and helpful diagnostic tool. The test gives you the results in just ten minutes, ranging from numbers 0-3000! Is your equine off feed, coughing, running a fever, or seems off? This 10 minute test will tell you if they are battling an infection💉🩸

Gruesome but had to share on how amazing this healed up!! When called for a laceration, we never know what we will be wa...
04/04/2026

Gruesome but had to share on how amazing this healed up!! When called for a laceration, we never know what we will be walking in on… This pony got extremely lucky! A few weeks off and back on the track he goes🐎

Our thoughts and sympathy goes out to the Woodland Run Equine family, the clients, & the horses that were lost in last n...
02/07/2026

Our thoughts and sympathy goes out to the Woodland Run Equine family, the clients, & the horses that were lost in last nights devastating fire.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our families to yours! We hope everyone had a blessed day🎄🎁❤️
We are just one week away from vaccines/coggins season!! 🐴

Remember when you were a kid and someone would grab your nose & say “oh I got your nose” & then you freak out because th...
08/01/2025

Remember when you were a kid and someone would grab your nose & say “oh I got your nose” & then you freak out because they had it? Well this guy took it a little too serious!!

Get rested up, Friday night racing post time is at 5:10pm at the Meadows Racetrack. Be there!
06/12/2025

Get rested up, Friday night racing post time is at 5:10pm at the Meadows Racetrack. Be there!

Are you noticing behavioral changes in your equine? Does your horse not have a good appetite as they should? Stomach ulc...
05/21/2025

Are you noticing behavioral changes in your equine? Does your horse not have a good appetite as they should?

Stomach ulcers can be the reason why your athlete is not feeling up to par. We see stomach ulcers in the Squamous, which is the upper part of the stomach, and Glandular, which is the lower part of the stomach.

Lesions in the bottom of the stomach, as shown in the pictures below, can be caused by too much stress. These lesions can be a main cause of poor performance. Stomach scoping is required to diagnose these ulcers and tailor the correct treatment plan. There are many different types of medications used to manage these lesions and it is dependent on the severity and the individual horse.

Schedule a stomach scope with us and let’s get your equine athlete feeling comfortable again!

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210 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA
15301

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+14128487124

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