Dodge Family and Animal Chiropractic

03/11/2026

1. Check qualifications:

In the US, there are two paths for becoming a skilled, qualified, safe equine chiropractor. First, a provider must already be a licensed and board certified Doctor of Chiropractic or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (check your state for details, it varies). Then, they must attend additional training to build competence adjusting animals through a verified animal chiropractic program (link in comments to a post with a list of these training programs). Then, they may apply for AVCA board certification and continue to renew this title each year.

This is truly the most important part for the safety and wellbeing of your horses. In the last four years of practicing with animals, we have seen too many false practitioners either physically mistreat horses or practice wildly ineffective, unproductive, anatomically nonsensical manipulations.

A qualified equine chiropractor has expert understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the horse, has elite palpation skills, has years to decades of practicing precise, specific, intentional techniques, and is always able to be safe and professional with you and your animals.

2. Call or message with a few consultation questions:

A qualified equine chiropractor will become part of your horsemanship care team. They will work with your veterinarian through referral, and will know when it is or isn’t time for a chiropractic adjustment (but a vet visit, a saddle refit, a farrier call, a float, etc). You’ll be able to get a feel for how a chiropractor works with you and your preferred equine care practices by ASKING! A message to say “we’re noticing this, how would you approach it?” will tell you a lot. A quick call to share what you have been wondering about your horse will reveal a lot to you as to whether adding in this new provider will be a good fit for you and your horses. We believe in gut feelings around here! Don’t hesitate to call or message a chiro to truly see if it’ll be a good match.

3. Ask for references:

An equine chiropractor should be more than happy to provide you with enough information to make a solid decision about calling them out to the barn. Ask for current client references!

Send a message to learn more

03/05/2026

📣👀Tomorrow!

Introducing DFAC’s first rider sponsorship - the Youth Grit Sponsorship!

G R I T is the quality of sustained perseverance and passion toward long-term goals, especially when facing difficulty, setbacks, or slow progress. It combines resilience, determination, and consistent effort over time, rather than short bursts of motivation.

G R I T looks like sticking with something even when it becomes hard. Like continuing to work toward a goal despite failure or frustration. It looks like consistent focus and effort for months or years, not just days…doing the “boring stuff” well, so that the big stages look “easy” from the outside. It looks like tapping in deep to purpose to drive you forward, no matter what comes next.

As we considered what our first DFAC sponsorship might look like, we knew two things; that we want to support the next generation of Western competitors, and that we’d want to select riders that show one of Dr. Dodge’s top personal values - GRIT.

Tomorrow, we’ll announce our first TWO Youth Grit riders for 2026, and open up one more sponsorship slot for application.

Check back with us tomorrow for the link to the sponsorship application! If you know a gritty youth Western athlete that may want to apply, please tag their team. 👏🏼🐎

03/04/2026

See you all Friday and Saturday. Accepting pre-bookings for Lucky Dog Productions at Texarkana via text or phone call; 972-922-5493. ☘️

❇️ 𝑰𝑻’𝑺 𝑴𝑶𝑽𝑬 𝑰𝑵 𝑫𝑨𝒀 ❇️

🚧 Event staff is traveling to Texarkana and will busy getting everything setup and ready for your arrival to the Four States Fair & Rodeo, so we aren’t able to monitor comments and messages, but here are some details to help you plan your travel and move-in days!

​🕑 Gates open at 6:00 PM Wednesday for early arrivals. Be sure you have prepaid for Wednesday night before you arrive and before 8 PM! https://luckydog.myonlineentry.com/texarkana-march-2026-add-stalls/

🕔 Office Hours begin Thursday 12:00-8:00 PM
You can enter over the phone with a credit card payment during office hours only. Online entries are open through 8:00 PM Thursday: https://luckydog.myonlineentry.com/late-texarkana/

☎️ office phone: 501-288-9005

Additional RV hookups purchases will be sold directly through the facility upon arrival at the gate if you have not already reserved online. The online RV reservations have closed.

👁️‍🗨️ For complete event details please see https://www.luckydograces.com/events/texarkana-info-march2026/

👁️‍🗨️ Rules: https://www.luckydograces.com/rules/

👁️‍🗨️ Pre-entry draw and stall assignments: https://www.luckydograces.com/draw/

⚠️ Although we have informative posts scheduled throughout the week, please always remember that Social media is NOT the best to communicate with the event/office staff. Texts are also not always seen in a timely manner. Please call or come by the office during the office hours listed for any time sensitive concerns.

🤠 We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

02/27/2026

Last minute trip east for some horses Friday morning! If you are along the route and want me to stop in, let me know! 972-922-5493