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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Equine Practitioners – A 1-Day Universal Imaging Workshop

Mon, 07 December, 2026

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

16 Hours (RACE accredited)

Early Booking Deadline

Sat, 31 October, 2026

Registration Deadline

Fri, 13 November, 2026

Language

English

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopaedics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course has been designed to equip the equine practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to make the most of their abilities and ultrasound machine, in the diagnosis and treatment of frequently encountered equine musculoskeletal conditions affecting the front- and hindlimbs, back and sacroiliac region.  This course is suitable for all vets aiming to improve their knowledge and skills in this area, as the practical sessions will be adapted to the attendees’ skill levels.

In order to make the practical training on-location as efficient as possible, all attendees will receive access links to the 8 lecture recordings listed below as soon as they register, so that the lectures can be viewed on-demand whenever suitable and at your leisure before the event.  In order to receive a RACE-accredited certificate for the online lectures, an MCQ quiz will have to be passed.

Dr. Andy Fiske-Jackson  BVSc, MVetMed, FHEA, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS -  Royal Veterinary College, UK

  • Fetlock Joint Region (30 min)
  • The Flexor Tendons & Check Ligaments (50 min)
  • Stifle Joint (50 min)
  • Hip Joint & Pelvis (50 min)

Roger Smith  MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FHEA, Dipl.ECVSMR, Dipl.ECVS, ECVDI Assoc., FRCVS  -  Royal Veterinary College, UK

  • How to get the most out of your Ultrasound Machine (55 min)
  • Heel & Pastern Region (30 min)
  • Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb (40 min)
  • Tarsus & Tarsal Sheath (40 min)

Henk van der Veen DVM, Cert.ISELP - Lingehoeve Diergeneeskunde, The Netherlands

  • Withers, Thoracic Spine, Ribs & Lumbar Spine (85 min)
  • Sacroiliac Region & Sacrum (percutaneous & transrectal) (45 min)

The on-location workshop will be held on Monday 7th of December at the facilities of "The Love of Horses" in Las Vegas.  The 4 instructors will be sharing invaluable tips/tricks and pearls of wisdom with the attendees during the 8 hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) on live horses.  Each attendee will be able to extensively hone his/her practical skills at the following practical stations: 

  • Setting up your Machine & Scanning Techniques
  • Ultrasound of the Suspensory Apparatus             
  • Fetlock & Pastern Regions                                       
  • Digital Flexor Tendons & Check Ligament
  • Tarsus & Tarsal Sheath
  • Stifle Joint Region                                              
  • Back & Ribs
  • Pelvis & Coxofemoral Joint

Dr. Suzanne Brenner graduated from the veterinary school of University of California at Davis in 2003.  Following 3 years of general equine practice, she returned to UC Davis as the 2006-2007 Large Animal Ultrasound Fellow. In late 2007, Dr. Brenner established an exclusively equine ultrasound consultation practice in Northern California providing examinations in both ambulatory and hospital settings including Pioneer Equine Hospital. Additionally, in 2008 she became an adjunct professor for the Modesto Junior College within the veterinary technician program.  Dr. Brenner has instructed in several ultrasound-focused CE courses such as AAEP 360 ultrasound course held in 2012 and 2013. Similar to her professional life, her non-profession interests lie in all things horse related, including attempts at returning to horse trial competitions on any one of her rescued horses.

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Dr. Gibson is a clinical assistant professor of veterinary radiology at Texas A&M University with research and clinical interest in equine musculoskeletal imaging and comparative imaging in both large and small animal species. Prior to completing radiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Gibson completed a rotating equine internship with a heavy surgical, sports medicine, and imaging caseload at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma then went on to complete a large animal ultrasound and cardiology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center. She enjoys teaching in her role as faculty at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine as well as participating as an instructor in imaging-related continuing education courses. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to live music, and cooking as well as trying new restaurants and cuisines.

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Dr. Rachel Gottlieb graduated from University of California-Davis in 2010 and completed an internship at Northwest Equine Performance, a referral practice near Portland, Oregon dedicated to sports medicine and performance issues in horses.  In 2012, she completed the prestigious Large Animal Ultrasound Fellowship at University of California-Davis under the tutelage of Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Dr. Betsy Vaughan.  She returned to Northwest Equine Performance as an associate veterinarian with a focus on diagnostic ultrasound and recently high power laser therapy.  NWEP is currently the only clinic in the United States offering the FP4 system high power laser therapy as a Center of Excellence.  Dr. Gottlieb was named an Associate Team Veterinarian for the United States Eventing Team, performing ultrasound evaluations prior to team selections for the World Equestrian Games in 2014.

Currently, Dr. Gottlieb works at Seattle Equine Performance as Founder and Co-Owner.

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Dr. Wade Tenney completed his veterinary studies at Colorado State University. He then went on to do an equine private practice internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center where he stayed on for an additional two years as an associate veterinarian. He then joined B.W. Furlong and Associates in Oldwick, New Jersey where he practiced as an ambulatory/clinic veterinarian with a strong focus on reproduction and nuclear scintigraphy. In 2005, Dr. Tenney completed a 1 year fellowship in Large Animal Ultrasound with Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Dr. Betsy Vaughan at the University of California, Davis. 

Following his fellowship, Dr. Tenney joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic on California’s central coast. During this time, he worked as a general practitioner with a strong focus on sports medicine and ultrasound. He also provided care to clients at the HITS Thermal Horse Show during the winter months. In April of 2013, Dr. Tenney joined the Large Animal Ultrasound Department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. At the Hospital for Large Animals, Dr. Tenney works closely with the Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Surgery services, providing diagnostic ultrasound services to horses throughout the Northeast. 

Dr. Tenney is also an FEI Veterinarian and officiates as a Veterinary Delegate at FEI Jumping, Dressage and Eventing competitions throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Please download the Program PDF to view it: Download PDF

Venue

For the Love of Horses 13040 Horse Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89166

CONTACT DETAILS

For the Love of Horses 

 13040 Horse Dr, 

Las Vegas, 

NV 89166

United States

Website: https://horserescuevegas.org/

NEARBY AIRPORTS

International Airports

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)  : 45km

NEARBY HOTELS

Hotel Details

Distance to Clinic

Guide Price (pppn)

Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Northwest


8906 W Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas, NV 89149

5.7miles    

$161

Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas Northwest 5701 Sky Pointe Drive, Las Vegas, 89130


8 miles

$300

Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino 4949 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130

8 miles

$96

Hampton Inn Las Vegas/Summerlin 7100 Cascade Valley Court, Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV 89128


10 miles

$126






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