Update · September 2026
From Recovery to World Champion
The story didn't stop at the national title. Since this case was documented, Heartlands Seriously (Escalade Farms) went on to be named World Champion at the 2026 World’s Championship Horse Show.
Photo courtesy of the World’s Championship Horse Show
Photo: Schatzberg Social Media, Official Show Photographer, World’s Championship Horse Show
OVERVIEW
The horse presented with
- A Hackney show pony presenting severely lame due to a stifle cyst.
Day 0 · Severely lame due to a stifle cyst
TREATMENT APPROACH
The plan
- equicenta® CTM injected at day 0.
OUTCOME
3 Months — Champion
Within three months, the pony returned to the show ring as champion.
Day 90 · Captured the roses in the AHHS Youth Medallion Road Pony 13 and Under National Championship
CLINICAL TAKEAWAY
A stifle cyst is a common but potentially career-limiting diagnosis in performance horses. This case shows a pony going from severely lame to champion-level performance within three months of equicenta® CTM treatment.1
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.
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