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Learn more about FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips in the latest issue of The Plaid Horse. Thanks, The Plaid Horse team!

Our team is in Lexington, KY this week for The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™! If you are attending, come visit us at Booth 126 in the Trade Fair area, where we'll showcase our innovative lines of equine performance and wellness products designed with your horse's peak performance in mind. 📍 Where: Booth 126 🗓️ When: April 25-28, 2024 🐎 What: Explore our FLAIR® Strips, and more!

Dr. Hilary Clayton shares some exercises you can do with your horse to activate your horse's thoracic sling muscles in her latest latest Equine Insights™ by Dr. Hilary blog post series featured at www.achieveequine.com. "Lifting the withers by activating the sling is the first stage in achieving the uphill posture and balance required for self-carriage. "Regardless of whether a horse is conformed with high withers or a high croup, learning to activate the thoracic sling muscles will improve posture. I’ll describe a series of exercises to activate and strengthen the sling muscles, some are done from the ground and others are performed under saddle. You don’t have to do all the exercises every day but try to include some of them on a regular basis." Continue reading at: https://lnkd.in/eRyGNwAj

It’s About The Horse® Each month we shine a spotlight on a horse and their past (and current) achievements to help give our incredible equine partners a voice and share their stories! If you've tuned into watch a National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Performance the past few years, you've probably seen Oscar, a bay gelding owned by 3x NFR Steer Wrestler Dirk Tavenner. You can hear first-hand from Dirk about Oscar's journey at https://lnkd.in/gqywQSuR. #itsaboutthehorse

We love to ask "what if" and dig into the literature to bring innovative, evidence-based equine products to the market. Jim Chiapetta, DVM, JD and Ed Blach, DVM, MS, MBA began developing FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips in the mid 1990’s, as a result of their experiences as equine veterinarians. For years, the duo witnessed that working horses experienced a collapse of their nasal passages when breathing in during exercise. A basic understanding of airflow dynamics helped them appreciate that partial collapse or narrowing of the nasal passages which occurs during exercise increases resistance to airflow into the lungs when oxygen is needed most. They wondered if it was possible to improve airflow in the horse by applying an external nasal passage support similar to the BreatheRight® strip used by human athletes. A review of the equine research literature revealed a void in knowledge regarding the role of the nasal passages in horses’ breathing and respiratory health. This caused them to begin designing and testing equine nasal strips until they had a product that improved airflow, was safe to use and easy to apply. Now, over 20 years later, we are pleased that Jim and Ed’s initial “what if” questions have provoked significant University and private clinical research. More than seven clinical studies, several physiology and veterinary textbook articles, numerous symposia, presentations, discussions and debates confirm their original hypothesis. The Strips are proven to make breathing easier, reduce fatigue, conserve energy, quicken recovery and decrease lung bleeding. In addition, further ongoing studies have identified the role the nasal passages play in other upper airway conditions not previously understood. We're continuing to ask the "what if's"... stay tuned! In the meantime, read more about our story at https://lnkd.in/g5BkXNRB. #flairstrips #itsaboutthehorse #achieveequine #innovation #equineproducts #equinehealth #whatif #becurious

Dr. Jim Chiapetta, co-inventor of FLAIR® Strips, will be attending the IGNITE Sport Horse Series Seminar: Exercise Physiology for the Olympic Disciplines is taking place in Ocala, FL today, Monday, Jan. 22, and tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Wellington, FL. The seminar brings together a series of experts to learn how exercise impacts the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems in human and equine athletes, cutting-edge tactics to counteract fatigue, and how an athlete’s management can be optimized to increase competition performance. This event will include: 🔹 Over 90 minutes of talks designed to give riders, trainers, grooms, and other support staff tools and knowledge to maximize training benefits (for both horses and riders) 🔹 Two panel discussions where members of the audience can ask our experts questions and gain insight into their approaches 🔹 A buffet-style dinner and cash bar 🔹 Networking opportunities throughout the evening We hope to see you there!

If you're attending the Western and English Sales Association (WESA) January 2024 show this week, you can find us on the 10th floor at booth 2404!

Our Director of Operations, Hanna Hartman, will be at the Western and English Sales Association (WESA) show this coming week in Dallas, TX with information on FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips and VIP Equestrian™ products at booth 10-2404.