As every horse owner knows, even in the most calculated situations, accidents can happen. As accomplished dressage professionals based at their Stoney Lake Equestrian in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, and in Wellington, Florida, for the winter, Jaimey and Tina Irwin are well versed in horse care on the good days and the bad ones. Tina is a Canadian Pan American Games team gold and individual silver medalist, while Jaimey has also represented Canada at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final. Despite their decades of experience, they were still surprised when a training accident became a more serious ..read more

As Palm Beach Equine Clinic’s newly appointed Hospital Manager, Sarah Panico brings her love of horses and her past experiences of riding, competing, barn, and show management to PBEC. An avid horse lover since the age of seven, Panico became a working student as a young adult until she almost left the industry when she was 19. “I was looking to change jobs and do something entirely different,” explained Panico. “My mom saw a job application for the hospital technician position at Palm Beach Equine Clinic on social media. I wasn’t going to apply for it, but she convinced me, and I’m forever gr ..read more

When veterinarians work to diagnose illness or injury in a horse, they must rely on their knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the resources available to them. At Palm Beach Equine Clinic (PBEC), a new 2024 Canon Aquilion LB Exceed Dual Energy Computed Tomography (CT) scanner is making that process easier, faster, and more precise. Along with PBEC’s other imaging modalities, including radiographs, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy, veterinarians can get a clear picture of what’s wrong, make a precise surgical plan if needed, and design comprehensive treatment plans. PBEC is the only ..read more

Wellington, FL – Palm Beach Equine Clinic is thrilled to announce the addition of a 2024 Canon Aquilion LB Exceed Dual Energy Computed Tomography (CT) scanner to its lineup of modern medical imaging modalities. Palm Beach Equine Clinic is currently the only facility in South Florida with a Canon Aquilion LB Exceed CT scanner, which is six times faster than other CT capabilities. With increased speed, there is less motion and consequently a sharper and more accurate image. This specific CT scanner is also equipped with Dual Energy, which permits Palm Beach Equine Clinic veterinarians to visuali ..read more

Dr. Santiago Demierre has been an integral part of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic team of veterinarians for the past 10 years. Dr. Demierre primarily focuses on equine performance medicine and is passionate about the prevention and treatment of lameness in sport horses. Keep reading to learn more about Dr. Demierre’s backgroundand his role at Palm Beach Equine Clinic. Dr. Demierre was raised in San Antonio de Areco, a small town in the countryside outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. He grew up immersed in the equine industry as his father was a racehorse breeder and trainer. Dr. Demierre completed ..read more

The $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Equestrian Village in Wellington, FL. The class served as the highlight event to close out the ESP Labor Day show. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Valentine Car, owned by Fernando Cardenas, bested a field of 27 entries to take home the top prize. Héctor Loyola (PUR) designed a technical track for the starting field of horse-and-rider combinations. Wordley and Valentine Car went toward the end of the order and produced a fault-free effort. In the end, 10 pairs managed a clear first round to advance to the jump-o ..read more

As elevated temperatures continue to prevail throughout the country, it is important that horse owners never underestimate how heat and humidity can affect equines. Even during the winter months, it is crucial to monitor how your horse is reacting to variations in temperature, especially when traveling to and from or relocating to Florida and other southern regions for the season. Many problems can arise when temperatures climb, so as a starting point horse owners should pay attention to the amount of sweat their horse is producing. Anhidrosis, or the inability to sweat normally, can be a comm ..read more

Where did you grow up and what is your background with horses? I’m Canadian, and I grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Even though I lived in the city I was obsessed with horses from a young age and begged my mom for riding lessons. When I was 17 years old I started grooming horses for the polo circuit in Winnipeg and the obsession continued from there. When and why did you decide to become a veterinarian?  I wasn’t sure what to do after high school, and becoming a veterinarian had always been a possibility but I couldn’t decide. I took a year off and went backpacking in Australia. During tha ..read more

Navigating Lameness Prevention and Treatment Owners and riders have the responsibility of making sure their horses are healthy and sound. Horses are incredible athletes both in and out of the show ring, so it is important that they are cared for like any elite athlete. Non-equestrians do not equate performance horses to football players, marathon runners, or gymnasts, but horse owners and veterinarians know the same level of commitment is required to keep equine athletes in optimal health and fitness. The goals of Sport Horse Medicine are to keep horses feeling and performing at their best, de ..read more

Morgan Barbançon (FRA) piloted her own Habana Libre A to the top of the podium in the Grand Prix Special CDI4* presented by Palm Beach Equine Clinic at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL, on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Barbançon and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding received an unbeatable score of 74.404%. The victory was special to Barbançon who has had Habana Libre A since he was four years old. Morgan Barbançon and Habana Libre A in their lap of honor after winning the Grand Prix Special CDI4* presented by Palm Beach Equine Clinic at the Adequan® Global Dre ..read more