Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Equine Practitioners – A 2-Day Practical Course
Species
Equine
Contact Hours
15 Hours - RACE Approved
Early Booking Deadline
Sun, 28 September, 2025
Registration Deadline
Fri, 10 October, 2025
Language
English
Discipline
Diagnostic Imaging
Orthopaedics
Sports Medicine
Industry Partners
Global
North America
Veterinary Partners
Global
North America
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. 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.
The course will run over two days, with a focus on highly illustrated lectures which will be systematically approached:
- How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
- Ultrasonographic Anatomy and Conditions of the Heel & Pastern
- Transcuneal/Frog Ultrasound
- Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath & Annular Ligament
- Fetlock Joint Region
- Flexor Tendons & Check Ligaments
- Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb
- Elbow & Shoulder Joint
- Tarsus & Tarsal Sheath
- Stifle Joint Region
- Hip Joint & Pelvis
The speakers will be sharing invaluable tips/tricks and pearls of wisdom with the attendees during the 7 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:
- Machine Set-Up
- Ultrasound of the Frog, Heel & Pastern
- Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath & Fetlock Region
- Flexor Tendons & Check Ligaments
- Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb
- Tarsus & Tarsal Sheath
- Stifle Joint Region
The course fee includes hot lunches, coffee/tea breaks, the wine & cheese reception, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.
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 and looks forward to her new 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.
More InfoDr. Carol Gillis is a graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She developed a sport horse practice and became one of the first equine veterinarians to perform ultrasound examinations on the musculoskeletal system of horses. Dr. Gillis returned for an equine surgery residency at UC Davis. Following completion of the residency, she obtained a PhD in equine tendon and ligament pathophysiology. Concurrently she established the equine ultrasound service at UC Davis, pioneering ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system at the University, and creating courses and hands-on labs to train veterinary students, residents and veterinarians how to perform and interpret ultrasonographic examinations. Clinically, Dr. Gillis has performed more than 26,000 ultrasound examinations of the horse and guided treatment of problems identified.
Dr. Gillis is the author of numerous scientific publications in journals such as the American Journal of Veterinary Research and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association on the subject of equine soft tissue injury diagnosis and treatment, and recently was an author of “Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery 2014", the definitive reference book on the topic. Dr Gillis has presented her research on Equine Sports Medicine topics nationally at the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the American College of Veterinary Surgery meetings and internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Dubai, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Dr. Gillis is a charter member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She currently has a consulting practice in Ultrasound and Sports Medicine in Aiken, SC, and lectures nationally and internationally.
More InfoDr. 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 beautiful 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 also spends the winter months at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida providing ultrasound consultations for performance horses in south Florida.
More InfoPlease download the Program PDF to view it: Download PDF
CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC
Phone: 615-591-1232
Website: www.tnequinehospital.com
Email: info@tnequinehospital.com
DIRECTIONS
From Nashville:
Take I-65S towards Huntsville. Take Exit 59B onto TN-840W towards Memphis/Dickson. Take Exit 28 towards Columbia/Franklin. Turn left onto US-31S/Columbia Pike towards Thompson's Station. Turn right onto Thompson's Station Rd. W. Tennessee Equine Hospital is in 0.2 miles on the right.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
International Airports
Nashville International Airport – 33 miles
Huntsville International Airport – 105 miles
NEARBY HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express – Spring Hill 3003 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Tel: 615-645-1970 www.holidayinnexpress.com
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Distance from Clinic 2 miles | Rooms from $150 |
Best Western Spring Hill Inn & Suites
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Distance from Clinic 4.1 miles | Rooms from $129 |
Hampton Inn Spring Hill
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Distance from Clinic 5 miles |
Rooms from $142 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin Berry Farms 7101 Berry Farms Crossing Franklin, TN 37064 Tel: 615-559-3700 www.Hamptoninn3.hilton.com
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Distance from Clinic 6.5 miles | Rooms from €119 |
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“Good mix of theory and practice, enthusiastic lecturers, good teamwork, nice small groups and a lot of hands on practice.”
- Jette Watson Kjaer, Alsia Dyrehospital, Augustenborg, Denmark - Equine Hindlimb Lameness Diagnostics & Therapy course
“Specific, intensive, practical, interactive and useful!”
- Francis van der Poll, Antwerp, Belgium - Hindlimb Lameness course
Qualified Vet
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1530.00
USD 1390.00
Lectures Only
USD 770.00
USD 695.00
2nd vet, same clinic
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1455.00
USD 1320.00
Lectures Only
USD 730.00
USD 660.00
Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 2600.00
USD 2360.00
Lectures Only
USD 1960.00
USD 1780.00
Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 385.00
USD 385.00
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Lectures Only
USD 155.00
USD 140.00
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