Case 6: 2-Year-Old Thoroughbred in Training — Grade 3 Lame Left Front

OVERVIEW

The horse presented with

• A 2-year-old Thoroughbred racehorse in training, presenting with a Grade 3 lameness in the left front due to a proximal suspensory injury.

Gait analysis at presentation showed pronounced impact asymmetry with very mild push-off asymmetry in the right front, and mild push-off asymmetry in the right hind.

TREATMENT APPROACH

The plan, in order

• equicenta® CTM injected at the site of injury.
• Structured rehabilitation, including swimming.
• Progressive return to training with ongoing monitoring.

OUTCOME

Day 90 — Sound and Ready for Training

At the 90-day recheck following equicenta® CTM injection and rehabilitation, the horse was sound and ready to return to training. Gait analysis showed asymmetry values had dropped to very mild, a marked improvement from the pronounced asymmetry at presentation.

Full Day 0 vs. Day 90 gait comparison

Public race and workout records

CLINICAL TAKEAWAY

This case describes a young racehorse with a proximal suspensory injury that was graded sound and training-ready at the 90-day recheck.

Individual case; results may not be representative. Multiple concurrent treatments may have been used. This case is not evidence of effectiveness.

FINAL THOUGHT

Horse First, Sport Second.

At Equine Performance Labs, cases like this reinforce our core belief: meaningful recovery isn’t just about returning to work — it’s about restoring comfort, function, and longevity in every stride.