Center for Integrated Veterinary Sports Medicine

For thousands of years, training horses was about maximizing beauty and power while doing no harm. There were no "horse sports" just horses. The sport a horse is asked to perform does not change the horse's biomechanics. There is just one way for a horse to use his body for maximum performance with reduced concussion and stress on his tissues.

This is Classical Training and our Biomechanics Guided Training approach submerses classical dressage training principles in the natural biomechanical design of both the horse and rider. We focus not on "pushing the horse into the bridle" or "putting the horse into a frame." Instead, we teach strength, balance and beauty through long, relaxed muscles and a strong core. In this way, as the horse progresses in its training, the movements become easier - not harder - and the horse and rider become more supple, relaxed and comfortable.

CIVSM is committed to working with veterinarians, owners and trainers to maximize the health and performance of their horses. Often times, veterinarians and trainers refer horses to CIVSM when they are unable to determine a specific cause of illness or lameness or are having persistent performance or behavioral issues that are impacting performance. Our assessments include a thorough evaluation of a horse's:

• General health, soundness and neurologic status
• Assessment of Training program
• Nutrition and Preventative Maintenance program
• Foot and tooth care

Based on our findings, we work with clients and referring agents to define a program that addresses the comprehensive needs of the horse. Our goal in constructing each program is to maximize the horse's ability to return to successful training and competition while minimizing the chances of future injury or illness. 

In coorperation with our partners and colleagues in veterinary medicine, farrier services and equine dentistry, CIVSM offers extensive diagnostic and treatment capabilties for our clients. Most services can be performed here at our facility. For others, we provide referrals and coordination to ensure our clients have access to the most up to date information and technology to ensure the best outcome for their horses.

Onsite services include: 

• Traditional Sports Medicine and Sports Therapy
• Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy using VersaTron system 
• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Homeopathic Medicine
• Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine
• Iontophoresis Drug Delivery and Electrical Stimulation
• Prolotherapy 
• Laser and Electromagnetic Therapies
• Ozone Therapy
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Body Work
• Swimming and Conditioning Programs
• Training and Rider Education Programs using Biomechanics Guided Training^TM
• Hospitalization and Fluids
• Veterinary Referrals and Coordination

In addition, we can arrange for the following services:

• Digital Radiography
• MRI
• Nuclear Scintigraphy
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Myelogram 

Regardless of your needs, the professionals at CIVSM are here to support you. Whether you have a simple question or a diffiult case, our objective is to identify the factors at work and help you determine the best path forward - for you and your horse.

From time to time, we come across an outstanding individual who needs a different home or career. Each horse we work with chooses his discipline based on what he enjoys most. We then ensure the horse has the correct physical development to safely and comfortably perform. Once we are confident a horse is completely ready in body, mind and spirit, we work to match them with the right owner.

We are currently working with a few exceptional horses who will make excellent upper-level dressage partners.  If you are in the market for a true partner who loves his job, contact us. We might be able to help.