LARC Testing with Prime Equine
A simple yet powerful way to ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐’๐ฌ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐.
WHAT IS LARC?
LARC is a cutting-edge test that gives us instant feedback on a horse’s internal stress and systemic function - right after a run or workout.
It tells you if the effort was
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๐ญ๐จ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐
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๐ญ๐จ๐จ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ,
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or ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ.
In less than 20 minutes, this test evaluates key biomarkers that reflect the possibility of:
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Lung inflammation
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Respiratory bleeding (EIPH - even with or without Lasix)
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Muscle fatigue
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Pain or systemic strain
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Overall fitness adaptation
This isn’t a guess or a gut feeling. It’s a science-based way to see what your horse is telling you - from the inside out.
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Why I Chose to Become LARC Certified
I’ve been in this game a long time - as a mounted shooting competitor, former barrel racer, and retired equine first aid instructor. I’ve seen the heartbreak of horses pushed past their edge—not from neglect, but from a lack of information.
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We ask for 110% effort every time we swing a leg over, and most horses will give it - even when their lungs are struggling, their body is fatigued, or their internal systems are fighting to keep up.
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I chose to bring LARC to Prime Equine because it’s objective, fast, and rider-friendly. It lets us finally ask the right question:
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“Was that too much? Or is my horse truly conditioned to handle this level of work?”
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LARC fits seamlessly into my approach: prehab over rehab, putting the horse first, and optimizing for longevity, performance, and recovery.
WHEN SHOULD I LARC TEST?
LARC should be used:
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Right after competition or training exertion
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Before pushing conditioning levels
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When something feels “off,” but nothing’s visible
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To monitor Lasix effectiveness
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To screen for the potential of respiratory bleeding risk
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As a routine wellness check-in throughout a performance season
Also consider LARC if your horse:
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Refuses the gate or alley
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“Shuts down” under saddle
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Recovers slowly after runs
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Shows coughing or nasal discharge
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Is labeled “lazy,” “dull,” or “difficult”
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Suddenly underperforms without a clear cause
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Sometimes it’s not the training. It’s not the footing. It’s not even their mind.
It’s their lungs, muscles, or systemic inflammation - and LARC lets us find out right now.
The Results?
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Faster horses. Better Recovery. Smarter conditioning.
Once we test, you’ll get:
•Immediate results right after the testing
•A personalized conditioning plan in 2–3 days
•Support options that may include nutrition tweaks, postural rehab, or strategic rest
•A retest in 3–5 weeks to track measurable progress (additional fees apply)
LARC helps you train smarter, not just harder and test results are just the beginning. At Prime Equine, we help your horse actually improve based on what we find. You can add on:
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Nutrition consults to support speed horses
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Pasture to Performance online course for foundational strength
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Work the Walk Masterclass for maximizing biotensegrity in the body
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Postural & Biomechanic Virtual Lessons
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Nerve Release Bodywork
We don’t stop at the data - we build the plan that changes the outcome.