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“Johnson and the KESMARC team’s main goal is helping racehorses–and any other animals that come through their doors–remain at the top of their game, through rehabilitation and recovery, as well as prevention and maintenance. And with the innovative and determined Johnson at the helm, KESMARC will undoubtedly continue to find and develop new ways to help thousands of more horses and, in turn, revolutionize our industry.?
Posted May 13, 2020
Synchrony remains on track for a fair grounds stakes three-peat
“We left him in Kentucky and gave him six weeks off at KESMARC (equine therapy and rehab) where he got away from the racetrack routine and just did some work on the AquaTred,” Stidham said. “We brought him in fresh and I feel like he’s good as he’s ever been right now.”
Posted January 22, 2020
Richard's Boy's new connections send him for 'a nice rest'
“He came out of the race sound in wind and body with the exception of the abrasion from being stepped on, or grabbed, causing the cut on the ankle,” Brewster said.
Richard’s Boy was sent to Kesmarc, a renowned equine physical rehabilitation center in Versailles, Ky., to recuperate.
https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Richards_Boys_new_connections_send_him_for_a_nice_rest_123#
Posted May 25, 2019
No Disguising Affection in Case of Green Mask
A small, delayed infection developed in Green Mask's healing leg—not uncommon in the recovery process from fusion surgery. It meant a trip to the Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center near Versailles, where treatment of the infection, led by Dr. Robert Holland, included use of a hyperbaric chamber.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/227209/no-disguising-affection-in-case-of-green-mask
Posted April 27, 2018
Horses as Athletes: Rehabilitation & Therapy
Watch KESMARC owner Kirsten Johnson discuss rehabilitation of the equine athlete and offer do-it-yourself alternatives to some simple treatments at home.
https://www.usef.org/learning-center/videos/horses-as-athletes-rehabilitation--therapy-2
Posted July 2017
In Depth: Behind The Scenes At KESMARC Equine Physical Rehab
The KESMARC world-renowned equine physical rehabilitation center has pioneered many groundbreaking therapies for horses. WUKY equine journalist Samantha Lederman paid the center a visit and sat down with owner and founder Kirsten Johnson.
http://wuky.org/post/depth-behind-scences-kesmarc-equine-physical-rehab#stream/0
Posted Jun 30, 2016
Cosequin Presents Aftercare Spotlight: Puerto Rico’s Equine Recovery In Transition
Since the hurricane hit the island, the CTA has helped to return seven horses in need of retirement back to American soil. Organizations like The Exceller Fund, Old Friends, ReRun, Horse Rescue Aiken and a number of others have offered to take in horses they bred or once owned. Other farms, including Machmer Hall, KESMARC, Stone Ridge Farm and Lorraine Horse Transport's layover farm have stepped up to stable and care for horses temporarily until they can complete their journey to their final destination.