{"id":3909,"date":"2025-08-26T18:03:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/examination-and-diagnosis\/poor-performance\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:42:06","slug":"poor-performance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/poor-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Poor performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3909\" class=\"elementor elementor-3909 elementor-1784\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29b874e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29b874e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e29e4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/prevention\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-hand-holding-medical\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M159.88,175.82h64v64a16,16,0,0,0,16,16h64a16,16,0,0,0,16-16v-64h64a16,16,0,0,0,16-16v-64a16,16,0,0,0-16-16h-64v-64a16,16,0,0,0-16-16h-64a16,16,0,0,0-16,16v64h-64a16,16,0,0,0-16,16v64A16,16,0,0,0,159.88,175.82ZM568.07,336.13a39.91,39.91,0,0,0-55.93-8.47L392.47,415.84H271.86a16,16,0,0,1,0-32H350.1c16,0,30.75-10.87,33.37-26.61a32.06,32.06,0,0,0-31.62-37.38h-160a117.7,117.7,0,0,0-74.12,26.25l-46.5,37.74H15.87a16.11,16.11,0,0,0-16,16v96a16.11,16.11,0,0,0,16,16h347a104.8,104.8,0,0,0,61.7-20.27L559.6,392A40,40,0,0,0,568.07,336.13Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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745500\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a3d28 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4a3d28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a7013b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a7013b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>When a horse is no longer performing as expected or desired, without obvious lameness or acute complaints, it is referred to as poor performance. This may manifest as reduced willingness to work, loss of strength, difficulty with collection or bending, behavioral changes under saddle, or simply \u201cnot being the same horse.\u201d The cause is often complex and multifactorial.   <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd092ac elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd092ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ee952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41ee952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At SMDC, we specialize in identifying the underlying causes of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/recognize-symptoms\/poor-performance\/\">poor performance in sport horses<\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span>. Our approach is thorough, structured, and multidisciplinary. Each case begins with a comprehensive intake, during which we discuss the horse\u2019s history, training workload, nutrition, previous injuries, equipment, and riding-related observations. This is followed by a complete clinical examination, evaluating the horse both at rest and in motion.   <\/p><p>The evaluation may include:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/orthopedic-examination\/\">Orthopedic examination<\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span>, including <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/orthopedic-examination\/objective-gait-analysis\/\">objective gait analysis<\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span> (Sleip, Lameness Locator, or Qualisys) and, if indicated, diagnostic nerve blocks.<\/li><li>Spine and muscle examination, with particular focus on coordination, asymmetry, and muscle tension.<\/li><li>Cardiac and respiratory examination, including auscultation, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/internal-sports-medicine\/muscle-examination-and-endurance\/\">echocardiography<\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span>, endoscopy, lung lavage, or tracheal wash.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/internal-sports-medicine\/\">Internal sports medicine examination<\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span>, including blood analysis, muscle and metabolic profiling, or gastroscopy.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/examination-and-diagnosis\/diagnostic-imaging\/\">Diagnostic maging <\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span>(radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, scintigraphy) to detect subtle abnormalities.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\n  <strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/treatment-options\/dental-treatment\/\">Dental examination<\/a>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/span> and hoof balance analysis<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1817ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1817ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Evaluation by a team of specialists <\/h2><p>The case is evaluated by a team of specialists, including European Diplomates in Veterinary Sports Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation (ECVSMR), Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI), and Anesthesia. If desired, we collaborate closely with the referring veterinarian, equine physiotherapist, and farrier. After the examination, the owner receives a clear report with the diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and, if applicable, a rehabilitation plan.  <\/p><p>At SMDC, we take poor performance seriously: with expertise, experience, and advanced diagnostics, we capture the complete picture to support a sustainable recovery of both performance and well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce0fdd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ce0fdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82fd624 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82fd624\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cbeeb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cbeeb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have your horse examined at SMDC?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673bdb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"673bdb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Together with top specialists in their field, we provide thorough examinations and, if needed, treatment.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e105b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e105b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please contact us to discuss the available options. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c23dfc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0c23dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sporthorsemdc.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mdi mdi-phone\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact SMDC<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poor performance Services provided by SMDC Poor performance Internal Sports Medicine Dentistry Physiotherapy Farrier Diagnostic Imaging Orthopedics Diagnostic imaging review Prevention Opening hours You can reach us by phone during the following opening hours: Mon &#8211; 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