Performance Horse Lameness Problems
From Ask The Horse by The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
November 14, 2025 · 59 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the common issue of lameness in performance horses and features experts answering questions on prevention and treatment.
Lameness is the most common cause of poor performance in equine athletes, and researchers have shown that many behavioral issues under saddle are caused by physical pain. Proactive treatment strategies can help extend your horse’s competitive career and improve his overall well-being. During this Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, two experts will answer questions about equine performance problems and how veterinarians prevent and treat them. Brought to you by Arthramid . About the Experts: Beau Whitaker, DVM, CERP , grew up near Nashville, Tennessee on his family’s farm, developing a love for horses and livestock. He obtained a degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University, in Stillwater, after which he trained quarter horses in Gainesville, Texas for a short time. Whitaker graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, in College Station, in 2005. Whitaker moved to Salado, Texas, and joined Dr. T’s Equine Clinic in 2007 (which later became Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals-Salado) where he established a busy lameness and sports medicine part of the clinic. He received his CERP in 2014 from the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville. Whitaker enjoys…
People in this episode
Guest: Beau Whitaker Dvm Cerp
Topics covered
- performance horse
- lameness
- equine health
- veterinary care
Keywords
- equine athletes
- behavioral issues
- proactive treatment
- competitive career
Sponsors
Arthramid
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Arthramid
Books & works: Ask TheHorse Live
Places: Nashville, Tennessee, Stillwater, Gainesville, Texas, College Station, Salado, Knoxville, Fort Collins, Oklahoma
More episodes of Ask The Horse
- Solving Common Equine Skin Problems · June 12, 2026 · 60 min
- What You Need to Know About Gastric Ulcers in Horses · May 22, 2026 · 60 min
- Equine Colic 101 · April 10, 2026 · 58 min
- Keeping Horses Sound as They Age · March 13, 2026 · 58 min
- Managing Horses With Metabolic Problems · February 13, 2026 · 58 min
- Choosing the Right Supplement for Your Horse · December 12, 2025 · 1h 0m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Ask The Horse podcast page.