The Arabians head north
Arabian Canadian Nationals kicked off today at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba Canada. With 187 different classes in youth, western, dressage, hunter and english disciplines, this is one of the largest Arabian Horse Shows in the world each year.
Show horses are hauled long distances, asked to work very hard and sometimes Read more 
Meet Dr. Mark DePaolo
Mark DePaolo, DVM earned his veterinary degrees from Oregon State University and Washington State University in 1994.
After working at two mixed practice clinics, Dr. Mark decided to specialize in holistic equine health care. He furthered his education by learning Equine Chiropractic and Acupuncture in order to open his own practice, All Star Equine. He graduated from Colorado State University’s Acupuncture program in 2000.
Experience, innovation, and a holistic approach to equine wellbeing have enabled Dr. DePaolo Read more
The Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Horse Classic
This week Dr. Mark is in Bryan, Texas working at the Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Horse Classic. With over $700,000 up for grabs this is sure to be a great event. Dr. Mark is tuning up horses by giving them chiropractic and acupuncture treatments as well as giving nutrition advice and consultations on his revolutionary Horse Hair Analysis. Read more
Dr. Mark is enjoying some sunshine
Dr. Mark made his way across the frigid South last weekend to spend a few sunny weeks in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. We feel so privileged to work on so many talented horses and to get a bit of sunny desert weather in the process.
A combination of chiropractic and acupuncture is usually what the doctor orders but each horse is treated as an individual. Most horses start this competitive show after a long haul, climate and altitude changes, possible feed changes and many other stressors. Read more
Dr. Mark DePaolo travels to Waco for the Elite Barrel Race
Dr. Mark has had a blast all week at the Elite Barrel Race in Waco, TX. He has been busy treating horses with chiropractic and acupuncture as well as explaining Horse Hair Analysis. Read more
Diamond and Dirt Barrel Futurity & Derby
Last weekend the Diamond and Dirt Barrel Futurity and Derby took place in Bryan, Texas. The event was sponsored by the Schiller Ranch. Mark and Jacqui were fortunate enough not only to watch the event live, they were able to cheer on good friend (and customer) Jordon Briggs to over $10,000 in prize winnings. Way to go Jordon!!! Read more
Dr. Mark is hard at work!
Dr. Mark is in the thick of it in Scottsdale at the Arabian show. He broke his daily record on Monday by working on 35 horses in one day! The Scottsdale Arabian show is one of the most impressive horse shows in the world showcasing this amazing breed. Dr. Mark always relishes in the opportunity to work on several champions and reserve champions by the week’s end. If you can’t make it to the show in person, watch the live stream through iEquine.
Equine Chiropractor in Texas
It has already been over a year since DePaolo Equine Concepts and All Star Equine made the move to Pilot Point, Texas. Wow, how time flies! Dr. Mark is busy developing a business here treating performance horses of all disciplines. He enjoys focusing on preventative care.
Dr. DePaolo’s veterinary chiropractic treatments are more than “fixing” a sore back. The entire Read more
Through the eyes of a 4 million dollar rider
This past Saturday night the DEC team went to Oklahoma City to watch the NRHA Open Futurity Finals. It is such a thrill to see these young horses compete in the show of their lives. With $165,000 going to winner, Casey Deary aboard Americasnextgunmodel, these horses and trainers left it all in the showpen. 4 Million Dollar rider, Shawn Flarida, strapped a Gopro camera to his cowboy hat during his 5th place run on Yankee Gun. Take a ride with the best of the best… Read more
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