Ace High Therapy LLC

07/30/2025

The TikTok gods really brought this on this morning just to give me a good Wednesday rant.

💉 Bleeders🩸

Believe it or not, it doesn’t just come from a horse not being fit enough. While yes, fitness is key to any sport that requires physical endurance. Example- Riding your athlete twice a week isn’t going to help matters. Riding your horse 6 days a week, and not increasing their heart rate also isn’t going to help matters. Matters including their soundness, diet, and their 🫁 lungs.

To perform like an athlete you have to practice like one. ***Please do not read that and think you have to run the barrel pattern 6 days a week. Common sense is advised.

I have NFR rope & steer wrestling horses that compete on lasix as well 💯

My mare has proven to be a bleeder. Many dollars and many hours invested to make sure I wasn’t sticking her with meds she didn’t require because in all honesty, yes lasix can be hard on one. But not being able to breathe or bleeding back, is MUCH harder on them. Things my mare can’t help that contribute to her EIPH?
• Inflammatory air way disease 🦠
• Asthma 🧬
Those two things can and are helped on a regular basis. But there is no amount of exercise that is going to make those two things go away. Her IAD is more seasonal due to allergies. She gets steroids and antihistamines to help keep it minimal. How did that come about? She couldn’t catch her breath after an easy work out. I then had her scoped. She had mucus and blisters in her upper airways! Which Is text book IAD
🚩 Note - you do not need to scope one just to see if they’ve bled. You can scope to see many things!
-Do they displace?
- Do they have a lazy flapper?
- Do they have mucus or blisters in their upper airways?

I then invested in a BAL and an allergy panel. The BAL confirmed the IAD and showed her asthma. So why the allergy panel? I wanted to be sure I wasn’t feeding something she was allergic too. It matters!

❤️‍🩹 If you do not help the underlying issues that contribute to bleeding, they will always bleed through lasix.

She gets regular breathing treatments. What I treat her with in my nebulizer is specific to her needs based off what the BAL had shown. Do your homework. Don’t cut corners. It’s well worth it to know what to nebulize your horse with, then treating it with some random silver they give you (mine went in the trash 🗑️.)

So after all the above, she still gets lasix. Both my horses do. They’re fit, maintained and still get lasix. The horses that travel? They’re battling climate change, altitude change, shaving dust from the haul, and the stress from being on the road. ALL CONTRIBUTE. So while conditioning is beneficial, it’s rare that one is conditioned in all things 😏.

🖤 Disclaimer- if you don’t believe in sticking your horse with a needle 💉 or don’t believe they should receive medication per veterinary recommendation, I hope your diet is as clean as theirs. My page also might not be for you. While I come from a holistic approach, I respect a veterinarians perspective as well.

06/05/2025

Enteroliths can be dangerous, but treatable with surgery.

04/29/2025

Ruby Buckle 2025

04/28/2025

04/23/2025

⭐️BBR World Finals 2025!⭐️
Schedule your spot by contacting me directly at
☎️ (405)916-7032 via call or text.

04/14/2025

3 years ago today! I met some amazing people at this roping event ⭐️

04/08/2025

Quick thinking can save a life

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENT:
I've been very busy the last few days with trying to save a horse that got bit in the nose by a RATTLESNAKE. (I've not been trying to ignore anyone.)
For those of you that live in an area where there are venomous snakes.... Listen up......
If a horse gets bit in the leg.... it's Bad... but, if they get bit in the face, especially the nose... it's Life Threatening, and can be Deadly... FAST!
The nose swells up, the nostrils close up, and the horse will SUFFOCATE! A horse must breathe through his nostrils. They Can't breathe through their mouth.
I didn't see this horse get bit by the rattlesnake... but, when I found the horse, he was suffocating! I knew what must have happened.... and I knew what I had to do, and do it FAST! I had to get Air to my horse!
The nostrils were so tightly closed... the only tubes I could fit up his nostrils were the size of a pencil, which sure didn't give him much Air..... but, it was enough to keep him from dying. After he could get a Little Air.... he quit thrashing around so bad, and he was not in as much of a Panic. Then, I prepared some lengths of garden hose to put in his nostrils. I tried to trim the edges so they wouldn't be as rough... because I knew is was going to be tough to get them in place. A frightened horse in a lot of pain doesn't want anyone to touch him, much less push a lubricated garden hose up his nose, when there is barely enough room for a pencil.
By this time, I had him in the stocks to minimize his movement so I could try to get him more air.
I slid the water hose along side the tiny hose, and although I made him bleed... I knew I had to get him more air. After both bigger hoses were in place... he was frantically trying to breathe deeper, and the pain from putting the tubes in made him breathe heavier and it was still hard to breathe through the larger hoses..... but, at least he could breathe. The hoses are held in place with tape, but putting tape on a painfully swollen face has it's own set of challenges.
Once I knew he was getting air... the next step was getting veterinary help.

Well, this happened Saturday, and around here... the vet was closed.
A visitor to the ranch that drove up for her appointment ... arrived as the tubes were put in the nose. She called her friend in Texas, who was a Vet, and after the vet confirmed we already had tubes in his nose.... she told me the horse needed Dex, Banamine, and Pen G. I had several things on hand, so I did what I could do for him with what I had.... but, still needed to get my local vet here...

Many phone calls later, and leaving messages, and eventually reaching the Mother of one of the vets... I found out that everyone was out of town, but should be back later that night.

My horse's face was swelling even more, and he was becoming unrecognizable. (Photo from when tubes were put in) He swelled to twice that size at his worst.
When a horse has been bit by a venomous snake, it is critical to keep the horse calm and as quiet possible. I kept him in the stocks with a fan on him.
Note- A horse bitten by a venomous snake, should NEVER be sedated.
His lips, mouth, and tongue swelled so much that swallowing was impossible. I let him try to lick water from a hose, but he couldn't swallow it. He so wanted to eat and drink, but this was impossible.

Later- the local vet arrived.... and after taking one look at the garden hoses sticking out of the grotesquely deformed face.... he looked at me and said I saved his life by getting the tubes in his nose when I did....
Meds, I.V. Anti-Venom, I.V. fluids, and Antibiotics were given. The road to recovery had begun.
I stayed with my horse most of the night, keeping him calm, and quiet.
The licking of water seemed to keep him happy, and was a distraction from being hungry.
Day two- The vets came back for more Anti-Venom, Meds, and I.V. Fluids. The swelling was now improving some...
Now on our 3rd day.... the swelling has improved enough that the nasal tubes have been removed, and although breathing is still far from normal... he can breathe without the tubes.
His upper lip and muzzle are still extremely swollen, but he can drink from a tub now, and I.V. fluids are no longer needed.

Eating is difficult, and water soaked alfalfa pellets (Mush) can be licked up. Eating will take a back seat to fluids for now.

He will have to be on Antibiotics for an extended time, because Snakes carry large amounts of bacteria in their mouth/fangs and this can be fatal.

I hope none of you reading this post ever have to experience what I've been through the last few days. But, I hope this information was helpful, and that if you or someone you know has a horse bitten by a venomous snake in the face.... you will know what to do until the vet can help.
Please Share to reach others that may benefit from this information. If one horse is saved.... it is worth it.

03/19/2025

My heart breaks for Oklahoma💔

My heart goes out to all affected by last week's fires. I"m here to help you and your animals however I can.

🔥 Protecting Your Horse’s Lungs After Wildfire Smoke 🔥

With the recent fires in our area, air quality has been a major concern—not just for us, but for our horses. Even if the smoke has cleared, the effects on their respiratory system can linger.

Here’s what to watch for:
🐴 Coughing or nasal discharge
🐴 Increased respiratory rate or effort
🐴 Reduced performance or fatigue
🐴 Flared nostrils or labored breathing

How to help:
✅ Provide fresh, dust-free forage
✅ Minimize exercise until air quality improves
✅ Ensure plenty of clean water to aid mucus clearance
✅ Consider a stall with good ventilation or a low-dust turnout area

If you notice persistent symptoms, your horse may need veterinary care to prevent long-term damage. Let’s keep our equine partners breathing easy! 💨💙

03/19/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

Dexamethasone is a powerful 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙙 that reduces 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 and helps manage allergic reactions. It’s commonly used for conditions like hives, respiratory issues, joint inflammation, and other inflammatory concerns.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝗼𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐤?
Dexamethasone suppresses the immune system’s response, which reduces inflammation and swelling. This makes it effective for respiratory conditions or when a horse struggles with 𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 or 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞
In barrel racing, some riders give a low dose of dexamethasone before a run to help reduce airway inflammation and improve breathing. This can be especially helpful for horses prone to 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 or airway sensitivity. Dosing must follow competition rules, so always consult your vet about timing and dosage.

𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬
While dexamethasone is highly effective, overuse can lead to side effects such as suppressed immune response, increased risk of 𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨, or delayed healing. It’s crucial to use this medication only under veterinary guidance.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝗼𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐭?
Dexamethasone is useful for short-term inflammation control, managing allergic reactions, or calming respiratory flare-ups. It’s not meant for long-term maintenance unless closely managed by a vet.

For more information or to discuss if dexamethasone is right for your horse, contact:

𝐃𝗼𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞
xxequine.com | (940) 514-9500

10/22/2024

Did you know that yawning is just one way your horse shows you a release?
Signs of a release are:
- Yawning 🥱
- Licking & Chewing
- Soft Eye
- Posture changes, ie. cocking a leg or lowering their head (relaxing).
- Stretching or as I like to say “Pony Yoga”😆
- Big Sigh 😌
- Loose Lower Lip
- Urination & Defecation 💩

Now, what exactly is a release?
A release, is often times referred to as a visual sign your horse is “letting go” of tension throughout the body or mind and reaching a state of relaxation.

10/18/2024

Whether you’re 𝗕𝗜𝗚 or small, or even 𝙲𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚎🐾 or 𝒃𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒆🐄, Ace High Therapy can help your animal feel their best!

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10/17/2024

Yep, that’s the spot!