Equine Ultrasound of the Hind Suspensory

Learn Dr. Carrie Schlachter's best practices for scanning the equine hind suspensory ligament with ultrasound. Learn which adjustments and products help to provide the clearest images throughout the veterinary exam. Carrie Schlachter, VMD, DACVSMR oversees all rehabilitation and fitness programs at Circle Oak Equine. Dr. Schlachter is responsible for the design of their rehabilitation and fitness programs and ensures that all programs have objective, measurable goals and means of monitoring progress. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School and New Bolton Center, she received the Charles F. Reid Clinical Excellence Award for Sports Medicine and Imaging as well as numerous scholarships. She participates in multiple advanced imaging and rehabilitation educational workshops every year and received her board certification in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation through the ACVSMR in early 2016. Dr. Schlachter teaches courses for veterinarians and equine professionals on various sports medicine subjects such as lameness, rehabilitation and ultrasound techniques both at Circle Oak and worldwide.