If you’re finding this article, it’s most likely because you’ve just learned your horse or a horse you may be interested in has a P1 chip. Is this an injury you should be concerned about? Will this injury impact their racing careers?
In the video below, Dr. Jeffery Berk met with our team to discuss this type of injury- what the diagnosis means, how it impacts the horse, and the recommended rehabilitation for a P1 chip.
You will notice MyRacehorse alumni Iron Works in this video, who later went on to earn over $143,000 in his 13 lifetime starts.
Dr. Jeff Berk began his veterinary career as a racetrack practitioner before establishing a successful practice in Ocala, Florida. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, he has since built an extensive career in equine medicine, with a primary focus on international Thoroughbred sales work.
Dr. Berk currently resides and practices in Lexington, Kentucky with Equine Medical Associates. He has been deeply involved in the leadership of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), serving as President in 2019, as well as Treasurer on the Executive Committee, Chair of the AAEP Foundation Advisory Council, and most recently, Chair of both the Racing Committee and the Nominating Committee.
In addition to his veterinary work, Dr. Berk is an active participant in the Thoroughbred industry, with hands-on experience in purchasing, breeding, racing, and selling horses.
