Valkin Performance Horses

02/14/2026

Something that is often misunderstood in the world of PPE’s and potential performance horses.

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

This term deserves more attention because it reflects reality in the performance horse world.

A pre purchase exam is not a pass or fail test. There is no magical line where a horse is either “good” or “bad.” A PPE is meant to gather information so a buyer can make an informed decision based on goals, expectations, and budget.

Every horse requires maintenance. Feet, teeth, conditioning, routine care, and management are part of owning any horse. Some horses simply require more maintenance than others, and that does not automatically make them unsound.

Soundness exists on a spectrum. A horse can be serviceable for its intended job while still needing routine or even advanced maintenance. The real questions should be:�Can this horse comfortably do the job I want it to do?�What level of maintenance will be required?�Can I realistically afford and manage that long term?

That decision belongs to the buyer, not the veterinarian.

A good PPE helps define risk, expectations, and potential costs. It does not fail a horse simply because it has had injections or may need them in the future. Many top level performance horses compete successfully for years with appropriate care.

“Serviceable sound” respects the horse, the buyer, and the reality of performance horse ownership.

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬�
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09/21/2025

Good Pharma’s Sucralfate Suspension has been an absolute game changer for our performance horses

Are you giving 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄 prior to competition?

Sucralfate helps coat the stomach, to help your horse reduce the chance of causing ulcers from the acids in their stomach — it also will help SOOTHE the stomach if your horse is currently suffering from gastric ulcers.

People often think WOW — my horse seems so much more calm or at ease, does this have some sort of sedative in it?

And the answer is NO. Likely you’re just seeing the effects of what your horse feels like when their stomach is coated and happy!

A lot of our barrel horse and rope horse clients use this prior to competition, and they see a difference and don’t have as many ulcer relapses!

Combined with triumph, we highly recommend!

We like to give 15-20 minutes before we get on in the pre-competition use.

07/27/2025

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You can best believe even the 𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 get treated with the very best!

We have had several of our rope horse clients recently start implementing sucralfate & aminos into their pre-competition regimen.

The biggest comment we get is how much more level headed they are in the box. But still sharp.

The focus paste/daily powder has been a game changer for several this summer! We have really been liking the results on some of our own as well!

But this combo right now The Good Pharma Sucralfate Suspension & R$H Focus Paste, it’s awesome!

We might be biased, but that head horse in the background is Dr. Sharps “Salty” also known as Buck Nickid, they won 3rd in the boat roping today!

Fun fact: Salty is also an incredible barrel horse — He has won Pro Rodeos, Slot Races, Futurities, and Derbies! But he sure does love to be a head horse! And looks pretty doing it!👏🏻

07/16/2025

07/16/2025

When you want your horses performing at their best, you have to feed the best 💪

Triple Crown Feed
MVP
OE Nutraceuticals
Platinum Performance

07/09/2025

Go Zero, go! From sliding stops to backing up the pick up horses at rodeos.

07/09/2025

Handsome had his first run back, in Oklahoma last weekend. Blurry picture but this guy did great! He was on some rough ground, but kept all 4 under him. A wide turn around 3rd but still held his own. 💪

06/10/2025

Mandy is here for the summer and has been doing a fantastic job helping bring Shiner along!

04/03/2025

Zero came up lame with a swollen knee not too long ago, and it just hasn’t been improving the way we were hoping. With rodeo season right around the corner and him due to ship back to GA in a week, it was crunch time! So we took him to the best in the business, Dr. Harvey with Outlaw Equine Hospital and Rehab Center. Luckily no changes radiographically. We injected and put him on stall rest for a few days. Fingers crossed, but he should be good to go in a few days! 🤞

While we were there both Zero and Dreamin got to see the farrier. Dreamin thoroughly enjoyed watching the big screen TV’s while getting his mani pedi 😂 Zero was also branded.

2025 season here we come!

03/28/2025

If you are looking for a joint supplement for your horse I could not recommend Game Changer Plus enough! The difference I saw in my horse after TWO WEEKS is astounding!

I started him on Game Changer and right around the two week mark he was no longer heavy in the bridle, he was stepping underneath him self and over reaching so bad he pulled his front shoe and took a chunk out of his heel. He felt great, was moving great and riding great!

I’ve tried many supplements and dabbled in them here and there without seeing much of a difference, but with Game Changer I had a different, healthier and MUCH more comfortable horse within two weeks.

Give it a try, it is worth EVERY. PENNY. And currently ON SALE!

Check out their pastes as well while you’re on their website!