Summer Run Arena

05/27/2026

A little morning dusting to take the edge off 🤠 because why would we lay anywhere else!!

No this is not a one time occurrence…

05/27/2026

Knucks and Maren winning the 2nd go of the Iowa Futurity! 💙👊🏼

05/26/2026

These guys are truly the best! Always taking care of us. One shade done for our studs boys, since we think we are stallion owners now 🤣

05/23/2026

Well an exciting night for many reasons! One of our’s being our home raised “Hope” had her first race tonight.

Sheza A Sugar Momma (“Hope”) is by Hes Relentless out of Candy Coated Paint 🩷💨

She was a superstar running a tough second! We cannot wait to watch her career unfold. So fun watching them from being born to this point! AND to have Ryder take her for her first spin!!! Go Ryder go!

Shamrock Ranch
Amber Olmstead
Jason Olmstead
Re*****on Park

05/23/2026

It was an amazing night for the Maher/Luedemann team!! Terrorizer starting it off by getting the WIN ‼️

05/23/2026

TWO frozen doses available for 2026 last minute ‼️‼️ proven mares!

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05/22/2026

Babygotgoodatgoodbye (9) had a good start to 2026 running a tough second!

She is a 2023 filly by Eagles Fly Higher out of Sail On Candy (PYC Paint Your Wagon x Send Me The Candy).

05/21/2026

There is just something so special about raising these amazing athletes! We have really been soaking in the last couple weeks the joy of watching them go from this stage to winning in their discipline!

The mommas are glowing too 🌟

05/19/2026

We have NEVER had EPM hit our place like it did this year!

What does EPM look like?

EPM can manifest in surprising ways, making it tricky to spot. The signs can be varied and progress rapidly or slowly, which can lead to serious neurological damage if overlooked. Early detection is key to effective treatment and management. A tool to remember is the 3 “A”s of this disease defined by the AAEP: Asymmetry, Ataxia and Atrophy.

1. Asymmetry is a term to describe a symptom that is worse on one side of the body than on the opposite side.

2. Ataxia is when a horse experiences incoordination or the inability to know exactly where its legs are, resulting in inability to move its legs and body normally.

3. Atrophy describes a condition where the muscles shrink from their normal size. With EPM, this results from damage to the nerves that normally control or “innervate” these muscles. Muscle atrophy is not seen in all cases of EPM, so it is not as consistent a sign of disease as is the asymmetrical ataxia.

Horses affected by EPM will typically display incoordination that is usually worse on one side of the body compared to the other, and muscle atrophy may develop. It is also common to see muscle weakness, abnormal gaits, lameness and/or a loss of sensation. Paralysis of the muscles of the eyes, face or mouth may occur and will appear droopy. Horses may also demonstrate a head tilt, poor balance and difficulty in swallowing or vocalizing.

Horses generally deteriorate over time, but some may “level off” or plateau for a period of time only to worsen days, weeks or even months later. Many horses will continue to have a bright, alert temperament.

What unusual EPM symptoms have you witnessed?

Learn more about the signs of EPM: www.medvetpharm.com/blog/what-does-epm-look-like/ See less