Testimonials
“An outstanding facility run by knowledgeable professionals.”
“KESMARC Kentucky is an outstanding facility run by knowledgeable professionals. I have sent horses for rehabilitation for an injury and for a general refreshing after a hard circuit. The oxygen therapy, Aquatred and pool combined with exceptional individual care results in happy sound athletes ready to be at the top of their game! After Young Riders last year I sent a great old campaigner to KESMARC Kentucky for “refreshing” and when he returned he not only looked and felt fantastic but my veterinarian said he was 10 years younger!”
— Susan Humes, Trainer, Hunters and Jumpers
“Very thankful to have found such a gem”
For the past eight years KESMARC KY has become a very valuable part of our program. We have horses that are 7 & 8 years old, still running at the best racetracks across America in part owed to KESMARC KY. What they offer for recovery, refreshing, and healing is something you do not find just anywhere. We are very thankful to have found such a gem in what we call “the spa”. Until you see it you just don’t appreciate the magnitude of their use.
— Kim Valerio, Racing Manager
Over the years, I have had the best success rehabbing my horses at KESMARC in Kentucky.
— Bob Baffert, Hall of Fame Trainer
So glad I found KESMARC KY! We have sent two horses to Kirsten and her wonderful staff. One was rehabbing after an injury, and the other just adding conditioning over the winter. Both horses came back in awesome condition, ears up and happy! The staff is fabulous; knowledgeable and caring. The facility is amazing! With the pool, Aquatred, vibrating platform, hyperbaric chamber, and access to all the local vet clinics, I can’t imagine NOT making use of their services! My horses love it, and I love what it is doing for them! Thanks Kirsten!
— Sterling D. B. Graburn, Competitive Driving USA Singles Champion
Whether our horses are just starting out or jumping around a 3*, KESMARC Kentucky keeps them feeling great and healthy. Their state of the art facilities provide every thing we need to be sure they feel 100% and are as fit as they can be. Plus, the staff is incredible and so knowledgeable to ensure nothing gets missed. Thank you KESMARC for all that you do!
— Lauren Ferguson
"Set the gold standard"
KESMARC KY has set the gold standard for excellence and leadership in equine rehabilitation and hyperbarics.
— Dr. Fairfield T. Bain, DVM, Dipl, ACVIM, ACVP, ACVECC, MBA
“top class facility”
KESMARC is a top class facility run by professionals.
— Dermot Ryan, Manager Coolmore America
“an asset to any horse going through rehabilitation”
KESMARC is an asset to any horse going through rehabilitation. Pin Oak Horses have really benefited from their facility and services.
— Clifford Barry, General Manager of Pin Oak Stud, LLC
“Making a positive difference”
KESMARC KY’s experienced staff has made a positive difference in the outcomes of the horses I have sent. I highly recommend the KESMARC KY facility
— Dr. Robert Holland, DVM
“I got back a healthy horse, ready to train and ride safely.”
Having a mare with a very poor prognosis return as a viable athlete is only one of the benefits KESMARC KY has provided. My safety, as well as my horse’s, were taken care of by this great rehabilitation program. I got back a healthy horse, ready to train and ride safely. Thanks KESMARC KY!
— Theresa Shaffer, Horse Owner
“I cannot say enough positive things”
The staff and resources at KESMARC Kentucky, have helped me become much more successful in rehabilitating my hunter/jumper patients. My rate of return to competition has greatly increased due to the ability to keep my horses fit while they are healing. I cannot say enough positive things about the job they do for me and my clients.
— Dr. Melissa Welker, DVM, Steele and Associates Equine Sports Medicine
“Success”
I have had success when I use KESMARC for preparation, freshening up, and recovery before and after racing!
— Hellen Pitts
“I believe, I believe, I believe!”
— Ed Telle, Owner of Big Bad John (Winner of the Little Brown Jug)
“care and professionalism”
After a hard campaign qualifying and competing and Hertogenbock, Holland, I sent my horse to KESMARC KY for recovery. I got him back feeling better than ever. I can’t say enough about the care and professionalism of KESMARC, KY
— Francie Steinwedell-Carvin, Top Jumper Rider
"an important part of our endurance conditioning"
We believe swimming and hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an important part of our endurance conditioning and recovery program. We are able to build cardio strength through swimming to get the horses ready to cover long distances at speed without wear and tear on their joints. The oxygen therapy helps them recover from competitions without inflammation and return to their workouts sooner.
- Deborah Reich, Endurance Rider World Equestrian Games
"Adding KESMARC made a drastic improvement"
Trying to get a horse fit for a CCI Three Day Event is difficult. When I added KESMARC Kentucky into his program, two and three times each week, it made a drastic improvement… Soon after, I tried HBOT post event to help his recovery. It was amazing… One of the other most noticeable changes was that he started eating like he had never done before; generally after an event he would go off his feed for a week or so. The professionalism and attitude of the people we encountered at KESMARC Kentucky was outstanding. They did everything possible to care for the horse and meet our needs and schedules.
- Peter Atkins, Three Day Eventing
"my first choice for any equine injury or conditioning"
KESMARC Kentucky is my first choice for any of my equine injuries, rehab or even just conditioning. I could not have ask for any better results from a ligament issue on my 4 year old Quarter Horse. He is back to showing condition with a bigger and better stride. I cannot thank the staff at KESMARC Kentucky enough for care, love and hard work they gave to my boy Noah. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who wants their horse to be all it can be.
- Vicki Kern – Wildwood Farm, Ohio
"When they go back to the races, they cheer for them like they are their own horses”
I love the staff at KESMARC,” Keogh said. “They are extremely compassionate and take a real interest in all of the horses over there. They have a tremendous, quality, core group of people there. When they go back to the races, they cheer for them like they are their own horses. I swim horses there from time to time. They introduced me to Thera-Plate. I also use the cold-water spa for some of my hunting horses.
-James Keogh, Consigner
"They monitor the entire horse"
I am so thankful I became aware of what the staff at KESMARC KY has to offer equine athletes, post-injury. They monitor the entire horse while employing the use of hydrotherapy, hyperbarics, and the latest in therapeutic modalities to maximize healing. Owners and trainers of equine athletes in need of rehabilitation are sure to experience a new realm of possibilities at KESMARC KY.
- Brooke Doss, Trainer, Dressage
"an integral part of our success"
KESMARC, in Lexington, KY, has been an integral part of Harvey Clarke’s racing success for the past decade. Our philosophy has always been to address small problems before they become big ones, and the folks at KESMARC KY have the facilities, and more importantly, the expertise, to get the job done. Following rest and healing, horses benefit from a low-impact cardiovascular workout in the swimming pool and Aquatred. In addition, we have also seen undeniable benefits from the hyperbaric chamber. Getting this game right is not easy, but you can rest easy when your horse is in the hands of the folks at KESMARC in Lexington.
- Steve Shahinian, Racing Manager
“Not only he could not get up, he was just a floppy bunny…they put the colt in the chamber…the colt jumped up and stood on strong legs looking at me”
Middle of the night, uneventful foaling beautiful new foal ... oh my gosh. Not only he could not get up, he was just a floppy bunny could not even stay propped up in the sternal position. Next morning I took him straight to the Hyperbaric chamber at kesmarc. I didn't even need to take his mother he had no objections to anything. We rolled him onto a horse blanket and carried him into the trailer. At KESMARC I was met by Troy and his able helpers - they took over from there. They put the colt in the chamber and while it worked on him Troy explained to me the process. He did a great job calming my fears. When the time was up they put the colt back in the trailer for me and I took him home. The next day we repeated the process. After we were finished in the hyperbaric chamber they carried the colt back to the trailer for me. I assured everyone I was fine so they left me alone. As I was putting the ramp up on the trailer the colt jumped up and stood on strong legs looking at me. I got so excited I shouted for Troy and he came and saw the cause of my excitement. It was so good to have someone to share the moment with and I took the colt home and he never looked back. PS he won a $75,000 race the other day!
-Rosalyn Polan, Owner