Vantage Point Farm, LLC

With much regret we announce the postponement of next Saturday’s VPF Fun Show.
Due to the current projected forecast of continued high temperatures & humidity, we feel it best to exercise continued caution for the safety of horses & humans alike.
Thank you for your understanding as we strive to do what’s best for our animals & riders.

For anyone who wishes to watch the World’s Championship Horse Show, here is the link to the livestream.

https://wchorseshow.com/results?fbclid=IwVERDUAT2n-xwZG9mBWZkaWQWUM-bn8WKf_Li2a9gbdaplOy9sSDWQGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR67-q2EUzG0tU36zb3Xe7JrkdWfMTd7Ou_M6NlOUqdozwzFGi0XD57leT26AQ_aem_N5dHG-KXS8y_pBwYpJ1sxQ

Results | World's Championship Horse Show The World’s Championship Horse Show has a rich history of impressive and award-winning horses. Check out the results from previous competitions.

Protecting our horses, staff and riders is at the forefront of every decision we make.
With heat index values projected to be at or over 107° through the end of August, afternoon & evening riding lessons are cancelled until September 2nd.
Please contact Ms. May to see what morning accommodation can be made for your lessons.
Stay hydrated & cool everyone!

🐴🌟 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫! 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟑𝟎!🏆

The ASHBA Academy Awards program recognizes youth and even adults participating in academy classes at horse shows across the country. Academy classes create an opportunity for beginning saddle seat riders to develop and fine-tune their horsemanship skills, sportsmanship, and appreciation for the American Saddlebred. Medals are awarded on stage at the annual Youth Conference!

🌟Points accumulate between October 1 and September 30 of each year. The point submission deadline is November 30. For more information, point tabulating sheets, and online point submission, please visit the link below.
https://www.saddlebred.com/youth/academy-awards

📸 𝑏𝑦 𝐸𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑛

We are so grateful to have the BVEH Team on board for our horses.
Equine Sports Medicine is a critical part of caring for our athletes.

LET'S TALK ABOUT JOINT HEALTH!

Whether your horse is a weekend trail partner, a competitive athlete, or a senior companion, joint health plays a major role in comfort and longevity.

WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN A JOINT?
A healthy joint contains:

• Smooth articular cartilage
• Synovial fluid for lubrication
• Stable supporting ligaments
• Balanced loading forces

When joints experience repetitive stress, inflammation begins at a microscopic level.

That inflammation can lead to:

• Cartilage breakdown
• Decreased lubrication
• Bone remodeling
• Pain
• Reduced range of motion

This process is progressive — and early stages are often subtle.

EARLY SIGNS OF JOINT DISEASE.
Owners often notice:

• Longer warm-up time
• Mild stiffness when coming out of the stall
• Reluctance to pick up one lead
• Resistance in transitions
• Subtle performance decline
• Mild swelling around a joint
• Changes in attitude under saddle

These are early signals — not “just getting older.”

HOW DO WE EVALUATE JOINTS?
Joint assessment may include:

• Careful lameness examination
• Flexion tests
• Diagnostic nerve or joint blocks
• Radiographs
• Ultrasound
• In some cases, advanced imaging

Diagnosis guides treatment. Guessing does not.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS?
Joint care is not one-size-fits-all.

Depending on severity and use, options may include:

- ORAL SUPORT
• Glucosamine
• Chondroitin sulfate
• Hyaluronic acid
• Omega-3 fatty acids

*These may support cartilage health but are not substitutes for treating active inflammation.

- INJECTABLE THERAPIES
• Intra-articular corticosteroids
• Hyaluronic acid
• Polyacrylamide hydrogel
• Regenerative therapies such as PRP or IRAP

These reduce inflammation and can improve joint environment when appropriately indicated.

- SYSTEMIC THERAPIES
• NSAIDs (when needed and monitored)
• Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan)
• Pentosan products

- REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
• PRP and IRAP target inflammatory pathways and may improve joint biology in select cases.


THE FOUNDATION: Management
Even the best injection won’t overcome poor management.

Joint longevity depends on:

• Appropriate conditioning
• Maintaining ideal body weight
• Balanced farriery
• Thoughtful workload
• Early intervention rather than late-stage rescue

Movement is medicine — but controlled, appropriate movement.

THE BIG PICTURE!
-Joint diseases are common.
-It is manageable.
-But it is progressive.

The earlier we identify inflammation, the more options we have.
Once cartilage is significantly lost, our goal shifts from prevention to management.

Have you noticed subtle stiffness in your horse recently?
Contact BVEH today! Early conversations matter.

Wishing all our amazing VPF students a safe and happy school year!
Watch for some BIG Back to School rollouts this week!