Open to veterinarians, farriers, horse care providers and interested horse owners.
Carolina Equine Sports Medicine Education Team (CESMET)
The Carolina Equine Sports Medicine Educational Team - CESMET- was organized in 2016 by four central North Carolina equine practitioners. All four are accomplished riders, having long standing and diverse interests in Equine Sports Medicine. Two more talented equine clinicians have joined the team.
Our Beliefs and Goals of the Carolina Equine Sports Medicine Educational Team:
· Prevention, podiatry & rehabilitation equally need to be considered in the totality of
Equine Sports Medicine.
· Equine Sports Medicine can learn from human medical and physical therapy
concepts.
· It is critical to develop practical research and education on these topics and present to
equine care givers and horse owners.
· A strong working relationship with a CVM with their private practitioners is the best
way to advance the totality of Equine Sports Medicine.
CESMET has organized four meetings with the goal of using cutting edge professionals presenting unique, thought provoking lectures and demonstrations of equine sports medicine. They have hosted featured speakers such as Drs. Gerd Heuschmann, Melissa King, Tracy Turner, Andrew van Eps and Antonio Luciani along with farriers and other comparative medical individuals. Profits from our meetings go to equine oriented CVM student scholarship & equine sports medicine and podiatry research.
For a summary of their last meeting:
For the schedule of the current year’s meeting:
http://equinesportsmedicinesymposium.com
In 2019 we partnered with the Equine Podiatry Education Foundation www.EquiPod.org to help forward our common goals and provide scholarships and research funding.
None of our efforts could be accomplished without the continued support of our meeting sponsors!
Richard A. Mansmann - VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM Professor emeritus NCSU, CVM
Richard A. Mansmann - VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM Professor emeritus NCSU, CVM
Richard A. Mansmann - VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM Professor emeritus NCSU, CVM
Since the mid 1980’s Dr. Mansmann has had a long-standing interest in helping to develop educational programs that have included veterinarians, farriers and interested horse owners. The topics are always at professional medical levels and thus have allowed for locally available professional C.E. credits.
His philosophy has been, the mor
Since the mid 1980’s Dr. Mansmann has had a long-standing interest in helping to develop educational programs that have included veterinarians, farriers and interested horse owners. The topics are always at professional medical levels and thus have allowed for locally available professional C.E. credits.
His philosophy has been, the more good medical information that can be disseminated to equine practitioners, farriers, other horse professionals and horse owners through all our meeting and post meeting interactions, the better the care we all can give our horses.
A corollary to his philosophy has been the more veterinary college faculties with their teaching, clinical work and research can learn from their practitioners and constituents and equally vice versa; the better, especially for our horses!
Lauren Schnabel, DVM,PhD,Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR
Richard A. Mansmann - VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM Professor emeritus NCSU, CVM
Richard A. Mansmann - VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM Professor emeritus NCSU, CVM
Dr. Lauren Schnabel is an Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at NC State University and is also an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NC State University. Dr. Schnabel completed her DVM at Cornell University and her internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital.
Dr. Lauren Schnabel is an Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at NC State University and is also an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NC State University. Dr. Schnabel completed her DVM at Cornell University and her internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. She then returned to Cornell as a postdoctoral fellow in the Orthopedic Laboratories of Dr. Lisa Fortier and Dr. Alan Nixon where she performed research on tendon and ligament repair. Dr. Schnabel completed her surgical residency at Cornell from 2006-2009 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2010. She then completed her Ph.D. with Dr. Fortier on the immunologic properties of stem cells. Dr. Schnabel moved to NC State University in 2013 to both work in the equine hospital and build her own independent research laboratory. Both her clinical and research work are focused on the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and advancing equine rehabilitation protocols. In 2015, Dr. Schnabel became a Diplomate of the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and also started a new ACVSMR Residency Program at NC State, which she is the director of. In 2019, Dr. Schnabel was named an NC State University Faculty Scholar for her success in clinical work, research, teaching, mentorship, and community outreach efforts. She was also recently awarded the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence.
R.J. Meyer, DVM
Richard A. Mansmann - VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM Professor emeritus NCSU, CVM
R.J. Meyer, DVM
Dr. Bob was born and raised on a farm in Lisle Illinois, just outside of Chicago. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Illinois Benedictine College (now Benedictine University) in 1980 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1984.
He and his brother Dr. Jim Meyer started Neuse River Equin
Dr. Bob was born and raised on a farm in Lisle Illinois, just outside of Chicago. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Illinois Benedictine College (now Benedictine University) in 1980 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1984.
He and his brother Dr. Jim Meyer started Neuse River Equine Hospital in Wendell,NC in 1987.
Dr. Bob’s special interests include sports medicine, podiatry and reproduction. He also enjoys teaching senior students who participate in the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine equine primary care rotation.
He has served on boards and committees for state and national equine organizations including; The North Carolina Horse Council, The North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Miller-Motte University, and the National Cutting Horse Association.
Dr. Bob and his wife Lynn have a farm in Rolesville, NC where they breed and raise American Quarter Horses. They both enjoy riding for fun as well as competing in National Cutting Horse Association shows on a regional and national level.
About Us
Fernando Cardenas, DVM
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR
As practice owner of 3H Equine Hospital and 3H Equine Rehabilitation, Fernando’s life revolves around family and horses. Fernando has been practicing high quality, progressive medicine for over 20 years in the RTP area. He excels in many areas of equine medicine, but his love for sport’s medicine has garnered him a reputation in the area
As practice owner of 3H Equine Hospital and 3H Equine Rehabilitation, Fernando’s life revolves around family and horses. Fernando has been practicing high quality, progressive medicine for over 20 years in the RTP area. He excels in many areas of equine medicine, but his love for sport’s medicine has garnered him a reputation in the area as a top lameness professional. In addition to being a veterinarian, Fernando is also a highly accomplished Grand Prix show jumper with rides at WEG, Pan American Games, and the Central American and Caribbean Games for his original home country of Colombia. More than 22 years after graduating vet school, Fernando still has the passion and desire to learn more and do more for his equine counterparts and works every day to improve their lives.
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR earned her board
certifications from the American College of Veterinary Radiologists in
2013 and from the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and
Rehabilitation in 2018. She has authored and co-authored multiple
publications on musculoskeletal imaging in horses and has been an
invited speaker
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR earned her board
certifications from the American College of Veterinary Radiologists in
2013 and from the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and
Rehabilitation in 2018. She has authored and co-authored multiple
publications on musculoskeletal imaging in horses and has been an
invited speaker at ACVS, ACVR, Duke and UNC. She currently provides
consultation services for referring veterinarians in North Carolina.
Kristin Tillotson
Meghann Lustgarten, DVM, DACVR, DACVSMR
Kristin Tillotson
Dr. Tillotson received her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the California State University of Northridge in 1991 and graduated with honors from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences in 1998. She then completed an internship at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, Californi
Dr. Tillotson received her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the California State University of Northridge in 1991 and graduated with honors from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences in 1998. She then completed an internship at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, California. In 2002, she completed an ACVIM approved residency in equine internal medicine at Colorado State University. In 2004, Dr. Tillotson became Board-certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).
During her specialty training, Dr. Tillotson completed a clinical master’s degree program focusing on infectious disease, specifically clostridial enterocolitis in neonatal foals. She has over 20 presentations and articles and is published in major scientific journals including the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Equine Veterinary Education, Veterinary Pathology, and the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. She has also completed CSU’s course in Veterinary Acupuncture, as well as the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society’s certification exam. Most recently, Dr. Tillotson has furthered her interest and education in Equine Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida. Dr. KT grew up in Southern California showing hunters and jumpers, a passion that she continues. She and her husband, John Kiefer, have settled in Roxboro at Willow Creek Farm with their 5 dogs, Hunky Dori, Sexi Lexi, Max and the puppies Pippa and Zoey; 4 cats, Whoopie, Pooch, Jack Sparrow and Sophie; and 6 horses GIgi, Cam, Lily, Sassy, Heidi and Hermione.
Pete Healey, APE pete@equipod.org
David W. Jensen, DVM dave@equipod.org
David W. Jensen, DVM dave@equipod.org
Pete Healey learned how to shoe from his uncle Bill Wallace, ranch foreman for Vail and Vickers on Santa Rosa Island. In 1979 at age 17 Pete went to work cowboying on the Island full time. The next nine years were spent on the Island and a mainland ranch. During this time Pete spent two years studying Animal Science at Cal Poly in San Lui
Pete Healey learned how to shoe from his uncle Bill Wallace, ranch foreman for Vail and Vickers on Santa Rosa Island. In 1979 at age 17 Pete went to work cowboying on the Island full time. The next nine years were spent on the Island and a mainland ranch. During this time Pete spent two years studying Animal Science at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo where he rode colts, shod horses and day worked. Pete started his shoeing in 1988 in Santa Barbara. Pete and his wife Karen have lived in the Santa Ynez Valley with their son, Charlie.
Pete has worked as a farrier for Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, California since 2001. Balanced Break-Over Management is an accumulation of what Pete has learned from other farriers and his experience at the clinic. Pete is constantly studying the equine foot as well as consulting professionals in the industry to improve his knowledge.
David W. Jensen, DVM dave@equipod.org
David W. Jensen, DVM dave@equipod.org
David W. Jensen, DVM dave@equipod.org
Born and raised in Maryland, Dr. David W. Jensen attended the University of Maryland, College Park for his undergraduate education. After three years in the Animal Science program, he was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida where his medical interests developed in equine medicine and reproduction
Born and raised in Maryland, Dr. David W. Jensen attended the University of Maryland, College Park for his undergraduate education. After three years in the Animal Science program, he was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida where his medical interests developed in equine medicine and reproduction. Dr. Jensen obtained his degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1982 and along with his family, moved to San Diego county California to complete a surgical and radiology internship at the San Luis Rey Equine Hospital.From there they moved to the Santa Ynez Valley where he and his wife Karen established San Marcos Equine in 1985 in the heart of the California thoroughbred breeding community. Today, Dr. Jensen maintains a primary care medical practice with a special clinical interest in Ophthalmology, Podiatry and Reproduction.