EXERCISE INTOLERANCE AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN WESTERN PERFORMANCE AND SPRINT HORSES

This article deals with the presenting histories, clinical examination s, and therapies of the causes of poor performance and exercise intole rance in the western performance horse and the sprint racehorse. The v eterinarian's ability to diagnose and treat various pathophysiologic c onditions that affect these horses is crucial to the major goals of a return to optimal performance and a long athletic career. Although the se horses are a significant portion of most veterinary practices, ther e exists a minimal amount of information on their clinical evaluation and treatment. This article intends to fill this void.