Routine Checks
Daily routines already include careful checks and grooming.
Lyme Disease Testing for Horses
Early tick testing for horses, barns, and equestrian environments
Designed for how barns actually operate. For equestrians, time outdoors is part of daily life. Horses, riders, and staff are regularly in environments where tick exposure can occur. With the right tools, you can detect risk early and take action sooner.
LymeAlert provides on-the-spot answers in under 30 minutes, supporting thoughtful care for your horses.
Why test the tick
Multiple Ticks
Horses may pick up multiple ticks during turnout.
Only Testing Can Tell
Without testing, it’s not possible to confirm if these ticks have the pathogen that causes Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi).
Protect Performance
Undiagnosed Lyme disease can affect joint health and mobility, directly impacting performance.
Faster Decisions
Maintaining peak condition requires fast, informed decisions.
Antibiotic Resistance
Preventive treatments are often part of standard care and can lead to antibiotic resistance.
How to use LymeAlert in your routine
Start with the basics
Check horses regularly, especially after turnout, trail rides, training, or time in wooded and grassy areas.
Ticks can hide beneath the mane, tail, girth area, legs, chest, and around the ears. Run your hands slowly over your horse’s body and inspect carefully after outdoor exposure.
If you find a tick, follow the steps below.
I have a LymeAlert kit
- Perform regular tick checks after turnout.
- Collect ticks during grooming and place them in the LymeAlert Tick Crusher™.
- Test the tick right away (follow instructions).
- Note when and where the bite occurred.
- Set time and read results.
- Use results to understand potential exposure.
- Download the LymeAlert app to receive definitive results, hotspot mapping, and connection to telehealth.
- Use results to guide next steps with your equine veterinarian.
I don’t have a LymeAlert kit
- Perform regular tick checks after turnout.
- Remove the tick carefully using fine-tipped tweezers and place it in a sealed container.
- Save the tick in case you want to test it later.
- Note when and where the bite occurred.
- Stay aware of changes in the horse's behavior, such as energy levels, movement, or appetite.
- Contact your equine veterinarian if you notice changes or want guidance after a tick is found.
- Consider at-home tick testing with LymeAlert for earlier clarity and to support next steps.
Warrior Rising
“LymeAlert is pioneering early-detection technology for Lyme disease, designed to bring faster diagnosis and hope to millions affected by tick-borne illness worldwide.”
— Warrior Rising
Clarity, Control, and Confidence
LymeAlert helps you quickly check whether a tick may carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease, so you have a clearer sense of what to do next.
Quick results support informed decision-making in the critical 72-hour window after tick bites.
Testing up to five ticks at once improves efficiency.
Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use when risk is low.
Adds a data-informed layer to daily barn protocols.
Designed for performance and peace of mind
In equestrian environments, consistency and attention to detail matter. LymeAlert gives you quick answers from the tick itself, so you can care for your horses with confidence and keep them performing at their best.
From pasture to competition, early awareness makes the difference.
Don’t wait for symptoms. Take action early.
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FAQ
Does the LymeAlert test kit work on horses?
Yes, the test can be used on a tick removed from a horse. It does not test the horse; rather the kit tests the tick for the pathogen that can cause Lyme disease.
What does the test detect?
The test detects Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.
What should I do if the tick removed from a horse tests positive?
Contact your veterinarian or animal health professional to discuss next steps.
Can a horse be infected with Lyme disease if they’ve already had it?
Yes, horses can be reinfected multiple times by different tick bites.
How accurate is the test?
The test offers lab-level accuracy.