Tell us about your horse
Her name is Ticketgoodtiltuesday aka Tigger. She is a 15-year-old AQHA mare.
What is your Discipline?
Barrel Racing
Do you and your horse compete? If so, how often and at what level?
Tigger competes at the highest level of barrel racing. She was Reserve World Champion at the AQHA World Show in Open Barrels in 2021 and also holds other AQHA world titles. She has won numerous OK and TX 1D NBHA year-end titles, placed 16th out of 1846 entries at the BBR World Finals, and consistently places or wins against large fields of 250–600+ runners. She has also been successful with a youth rider, winning rounds at the Vegas Tuffest and placing top 5 in the All In Barrel Race.
Has your horse’s unsoundness kept you out of any competitions?
Yes. She has recently shown lameness and has been unable to compete.
What current issues is your horse suffering from?
A small tear in the meniscus of her left stifle causing visible lameness at the walk and trot.
What have you tried so far to help your horse with these issues?
ReNovo injection and OsteoMax supplement.
Has this horse been diagnosed by a Vet?
Yes.
If your horse has had injections, when was the last injection and where?
ReNovo injection in the left stifle on June 1, 2024.
If you are selected for the Precision Challenge, what results are you hoping for?
The goal is for Tigger to return sound for competition this year so she can complete at least one more bucket list goal before being bred.
Began the Precision Challenge on July 7th, 2024
Tigger started the challenge to address lameness caused by a small meniscus tear in her left stifle.
Before & After – Check Ups (Observed changes in comfort, movement & disposition)
Week 2 Check In:
Her short step is much less pronounced at both walk and trot. She is feeling better.
Week 4 Check In:
Her limp is no longer visible at the walk and is barely noticeable at the trot. Her attitude is brighter—she trots, bucks, and pushes the other mares at feeding time.
Week 6 Check In:
After 45 days she shows no noticeable lameness. She runs and plays with the other mares, traveling sound in the paddock, and looks ready to return to arena work. She feels happier and is more like herself again.
PC Journal Notes:
2 Weeks into Trial: Eating PJS with no problem, walking and trotting better. Noticeable improvement already.
30 Days into Trial: Significant improvement. No lameness at the walk, minimal at the trot. Vet flex test showed some lameness but far improved, and ultrasound confirmed healing progress.
45 Days into Trial: Nearly sound at both walk and trot. Started the trial visibly lame and now shows no limp. Clear, consistent progress.
Summary: Tigger’s transformation over 45 days has been remarkable. From obvious lameness at both walk and trot to moving sound, playful, and confident, she has shown steady improvement. The combination of veterinary treatment and PJS has accelerated her healing. Her owner believes in PJS and is optimistic about her return to top-level competition.
