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

A young racehorse with a proximal suspensory injury returning from pronounced asymmetry to sound, training-ready status within 90 days demonstrates the value of early, targeted biologic intervention in developing athletes.¹

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.