Tell us about your horse
Smoke 13 APHA/AQHA
What is your Discipline?
Barrel Racing
Do you and your horse compete? If so, how often and at what level?
When he was sound we competed 3-4 weekends a month
Has your horse’s unsoundness kept you out of any competitions?
Yes.
What current issues is your horse suffering from?
Navicular. He is about 1-2 out of 5 lane but he really
feels bad when ridden
What have you tried so far to help your horse with these issues?
Corrective shoeing (multiple different shoes) tlc nutrition
equibone, silver lining foot and bone, equioxx
Has this horse been diagnosed by a Vet?
Yes.
If your horse has had injections, when was the last injection and where?
None
If you are selected for the Precision Challenge, what results are you hoping for?
I would love for my gelding to be sound and able to go back
to riding. It has been 1 1/2 years now
Began the Precision Challenge on January 26th, 2024
Smoke started the challenge to address lameness caused by Navicular Syndrome
Before & After – Check Ups (Observed changes in comfort, movement & disposition)
Week 2 Check In:
- Observed
changes – sound in the turnout. - Happier over all
Week 4 Check In:
- Sound
Riding 10-15 mins - Happier, condition seems better
Week 6 Check In:
- Sound Riding 10-15 mins
- Happier and more playful. Eyes seem brighter
PC Journal Notes:
3 Weeks into Trial: Hey happy new year! I was about to message you, I just rode my horse sound for the second day in a row!! I only rode about 15-20 minutes because he hasn’t been ridden in 2 years but he felt amazing! It seems like his
stride is a little bigger also. He hasn’t given me any issues with eating it.
6 Weeks into Trial: Hi! Yes I have a few days left of the supplement. Smoke is still riding (about 10 minutes) sound! I will get a video in the next few days,
it will be in the arena my round pen is currently under water. He does seem to be happier, he is the first to greet me and his eyes seem brighter. I am
thrilled to finally be able to ride home multiple times and have him still be
sound!
Summary:
Smoke showed steady, positive progress throughout the 45-day Precision Challenge. He began the trial moving sound and quickly transitioned to being comfortably ridden again after a long break. His stride became freer, his eyes brighter, and his overall demeanor noticeably happier and more playful. By the end of the challenge, he was consistently sound under saddle, showing improved condition, energy, and engagement. His owner reported he ate the supplement easily, maintained soundness through multiple rides, and appeared genuinely content—reflecting a clear, lasting improvement in both comfort and quality of life.
