Just like human athletes, there is a battery of people that make sure our competition horses are given the best opportunity to be all they can be.

Carol Fawthrop - Hydro Therapy

Arthur Hult

For instance, Arthur Hult from Wyoming, New York has many years of experience in equine dentistry. He sees to it that our horses' teeth are in good shape for us to maintain or develop good, soft, responsive mouths. Many of the problems horses come in with, such as not being supple one way, or won't stop well etc. can be solved by calling a good dentist.

Meet Gary Patton our farrier. Gary has been shoeing for the Lazy J 15 or 16 years. As the old saying goes, "no feet - no horse". How very true this is. Unlevel, unbalanced feet with the wrong angle can not only hinder a horse's performance, but also can cause unsoundness and even chronic lameness. We need good blacksmiths that are trained to corrective shoe and are familiar with our particular discipline.

Gary Patton

Dean Wright

Dean Wright, also from New York, is our chiropractor. It is surprising how many horses need an adjustment. Being cast in the stall, hauling accidents, falls, ill-fitting saddles etc. all add up to needing this service.

Good veterinarians, like our farrier, must be people we can communicate well with and trust their judgment. Look for ones that are equipped to handle large animals' needs, such as portable x-ray machines, scopes, ultrasound equipment etc. Above all, make sure they love what they do, as horses like children get sick late at night, during storms, on weekends, and preferably on holidays!

Dr. Doug Davenport DVM

Dr. Martin Allen DVM