The Science of Soundness in Elite Equine Athletes

THE SCIENCE BEHIND KEEPING HORSES SOUND well into their older age may NOT be what you think!

This week, we sit down with Dr. Chuck Arensberg VMD who is an equine sports medicine specialist to talk about the science and strategy of keeping elite equine athletes sound through their careers at the highest levels of their respective sports and beyond.

Dr. Chuck is passionate about maximizing, optimizing & maintaining the full sporting potential of our equine athletes. After 20 years in the equine veterinary industry, Dr. Chuck started a new venture in 2023 to expand his ongoing work in equine sports medicine. His practice, Bessemer Equine, specializes in advanced diagnostics, regenerative therapies and pre-purchase examinations in its' complete care of equine athletes. He treats horses in all competitive equine sports including, eventing, racing, dressage and jumping and regularly serves as an FEI official veterinary delegate.

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You can find Dr. Chuck online at bessemerequine.com or on Instagram, Threads or LinkedIn.

This episode was executive produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. Special thanks to our editor and sound mixer, David Dalton of Driftwork Sound. This podcast is brought to you by Freely Forward Bodywork.

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