Join Sheila Schils, Ph.D., M.S. for FES Training Seminars and “The Science of Equine Rehabilitation”
Wellington, Fla – Feb. 19, 2016 – Join Sheila Schils, Ph.D., M.S. for equine Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Introductory and Advanced Training Seminars and an evening presentation of the “Science of Equine Rehabilitation” in Wellington, Florida the Sunday, Feb. 28 through Tuesday,
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Wellington Equine Sports Medicine’s Dr. Suzan Oakley Achieves Board Certification from American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Wellington, Fla – Feb. 16, 2016 – Suzan Oakley DVM, Diplomate ACVSMR, Diplomate ABVP (Equine), Cert ISELP, one of the founders of Wellington Equine Sports Medicine, has added another impressive board certification to her resume. Oakley has been certified by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Continue Reading
Wellington Equine Sports Medicine to Present “Managing Your Horse’s Back” at ShowChic ShopTalk
Wellington, FL – Jan. 26, 2016 – Wellington Equine Sports Medicine’s veterinarians Anne Moretta V.M.D. M.S., Susan Oakley D.V.M., Dipl. ABVP (Equine), Certified Member ISELP will be on hand at ShowChic’s popular series ShopTalk to present, “Managing Your Horse’s Back.” All attendees will receive a complementary performance evaluation for one horse and during the evening there will be two drawings for a free Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) session. Continue Reading
Wellington Equine Sports Medicine: Muscle - The Overlooked Missing Link to Lameness
Wellington, FL – Jan. 21, 2016 – Wellington Equine Sports Medicine’s veterinarians Anne Moretta V.M.D. M.S., Suzan Oakley D.V.M., Dipl. ABVP (Equine), Certified Member ISELP, and renowned rehabilitation professional Sheila Schils, Ph.D. M.S. agree that muscular issues that cause performance challenges in the equine athlete are often overlooked. Horses have proportionally greater muscle mass than humans, with muscle tissue comprising up to 60 percent of their bodyweight, so it stands to reason that muscle problems can have a profound impact on performance quality. Continue Reading
Wellington Equine Sports Medicine Team Announces Sponsorship of The Ridge at Wellington
Wellington, FL – Jan. 19, 2016 – Wellington Equine Sports Medicine’s Anne Moretta, V.M.D., M.S. and Suzan Oakley D.V.M., both equine veterinarians and equine rehabilitation specialist Sheila Schils Ph.D M.S. are pleased to announce their sponsorship of The Ridge at Wellington. In addition, Wellington Equine Sports Medicine will serve as the popular show series official, on-call veterinary practice. Continue Reading
Wellington Equine Sports Medicine Fuses Eastern and Western Medicine for Sport Horses
Wellington, FL – Dec. 20, 2015 – Wellington Equine Sports Medicine’s Anne Moretta VMD MS is internationally trained in advanced equine acupuncture and balances her traditional equine sportsmedicine practice with an Eastern approach where appropriate to maintain the horse’s comfort and soundness. Continue Reading
Wellington Equine Sports Medicine’s Dr. Suzan Oakley to Demonstrate Advanced Ultrasound Techniques During AAEP
Las Vegas – Dec. 6, 2015 – Suzan Oakley, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Equine), Cert ISELP, will teach atan Equine Imaging Wet Lab during the 61st Annual Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 7 from 6-9 p.m. The event is sponsored by SonoSite, a FUJIFILM Company. Dr. Oakley will a share her advanced proficiency in ultrasound technique of the stifle and how best to obtain superior ultrasound images of the stifle. Check by SonoSite booth number 3438 at the AAEP Convention for location details. Continue Reading
Purchasing a New Equine Partner? Contact Wellington Equine Sports Medicine for a Pre-Purchase Exam
Wellington, FL – Nov. 23, 2015 – It’s an important but little-known fact among horse buyers: all pre-purchase examinations are not conducted equally. Pre-purchase exams performed by the Wellington Equine Sports Medicine team far exceed the industry norm. In addition to the standard physical and soundness exams, the practice’s veterinarians include extra buyer benefits in their exams. The ability of the horse to perform at the intended level is evaluated by an extensive under saddle assessment in which the horse is observed working at its current level. Continue Reading
Dr. Sheila Schils’ Research on Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Wellington, FL – Nov. 17, 2015 – Sheila Schils, M.S., Ph.D., a member of the team of professionals at Wellington Equine Sports Medicine and the president of Equinew, is an innovator in the field of equine rehabilitation. Dr. Schils served as the lead researcher of a new study whose results have been published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The results have shown that the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in horses resulted in a significant improvement in the density and distribution of mitochondria. Continue Reading
Is Your Horse Naughty or in Pain? The Wellington Equine Sports Medicine Team Evaluates the Entire Horse with their Team Approach
Wellington, FL – Nov. 6, 2015 – Equine athletes in work can exhibit behavior that runs the gamut from quiet and accommodating to fresh and down-right rowdy. But if your once-willing partner has become uncooperative and resistant, it may be time to call Wellington Equine Sports Medicine. Continue Reading
Sheila Schils Ph.D., M.S. to Present at the Rehabilitation Track at the FAEP Promoting Excellence Symposium
Wellington, FL – Oct. 14, 2015 – Sheila Schils, Ph.D. M.S., an innovator in the field of equine rehabilitation, a member of the team of professionals at Wellington Equine Sports Medicine and the president of EquiNew, will present at the Florida Association of Equine Practitioners (FAEP) Promoting Excellence Symposium Oct. 15-18 in Naples, Florida. Continue Reading
Dr. Suzan Oakley to Present During the Prestigious Florida Association of Equine Practitioners Promoting Excellence Symposium
Wellington, FL – Oct. 13, 2015 – Suzan Oakley, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Equine), Cert ISELP will bring her expansive knowledge of equine diagnostic imaging to the prestigious Florida Association of Equine Practitioners Promoting Excellence Symposium in Naples, Florida Oct. 15-18, 2015. This symposium hosts attendees from all over the world and is featuring an equine biomechanics and ultrasound wet lab featuring the world renown Dr. Jean Marie Denoix. Continue Reading
Wellington Equine Sports Medicine offers Innovative Approaches for Equine Athletes
Wellington the Magazine – November 2015 - Competitors and owners bring the world’s elite horses to Wellington to perform at the top of their game in show jumping, dressage and polo – and caregivers for these equine athletes now have an exciting, new alternative for equine sports medicine and rehabilitation in the area. Continue Reading
DTR Equine Sports Medicine’s Sheila Schils Ph.D., MS to Lead Advanced Training Seminar in FES in CA
Wellington, FL – June 26, 2015 - Dr. Sheila Schils, an innovator in the field of equine rehabilitation and member of the team of professionals at DTR Equine Sports Medicine, will present Advanced Training in Functional Electrical Muscle Stimulation (FES) at the Circle Oak Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center in Petaluma, California, Aug. 3-4. Continue Reading
DTR Equine Sports Medicine Helps Upper Level Dressage Mare Make Comeback
Wellington, FL – May 17, 2015 – AWhat do you do when your upper-level dressage mare doesn’t eat well, isn’t thriving and is extremely uncooperative under saddle? If you’re FEI dressage trainer Amy Speck Kern, you call DTR Equine Sports Medicine Continue Reading
DTR Equine Sports Medicine’s Drs. Moretta and Oakley Honored with FVMA Gold Star Award
Wellington, FL – April 7, 2015 – Anne Moretta, VMD MS and Suzan Oakley, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Equine), Certified Member ISELP will both be honored as recipients of the 2015 Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) Gold Star Award at their Annual Awards Ceremony April 10, 2015 during the FVMA Annual Conference. Continue Reading
DTR Equine Sports Medicine Offers Acupuncture for Sport Horses
Wellington, FL – March 26, 2015 – DTR Equine Sports Medicine’s Anne Moretta VMD MS is internationally trained in advanced equine acupuncture and balances her traditional equine sports medicine practice with an Eastern approach where appropriate to maintain the horse’s comfort and soundness. Continue Reading
Demystifying the Pre-Purchase Exam
Wellington, FL – March 16, 2015 – It’s an important but little-known fact among horse buyers: All pre-purchase examinations are not created equal. Pre-purchase exams performed by the DTR Equine Sports Medicine team far exceed the industry norm. In addition to the standard physical and soundness exams, the… Continue Reading
DTR Equine Sports Medicine’s Anne Moretta, VMD, MS, Fuses Traditional and Eastern Medicine for South Florida Sport Horses
Wellington, Florida – February 28, 2015 – With over 35 years experience in equine sports medicine focusing on racehorses, performance horse sales consulting, and sport horses of all disciplines and breeds, Anne Moretta, VMD, MS, brings a truly comprehensive approach to DTR Equine Sports Medicine. Her primary interests… Continue Reading
Meet DTR Equine Sports Medicine’s Suzan Oakley, DVM, DABVP, Practitioner and Educator of Advanced Ultrasound Imaging
Wellington, FL – February 4, 2015 – Suzan Oakley, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Equine), Cert ISELP has brought her expansive knowledge of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool to DTR Equine Sports Medicine. DTREquine Sports Medicine is a team of distinguished equine professionals and educators who offer a proven, scientific, team approach to equine sports medicine. Continue Reading
Meet DTR Equine Sports Medicine’s
Suzan Oakley, DVM, DABVP, Practitioner and Educator of Advanced Ultrasound Imaging
Wellington, FL – February 4, 2015 – Suzan Oakley, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Equine), Cert ISELP has brought her expansive knowledge of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool to DTR Equine Sports Medicine. Continue Reading
DTR Equine Sports Medicine Brings a Unique Approach to Equine Care to South Florida
Wellington, FL – January 30, 2014 –
Phelps Media Group is pleased to announce that DTR EquineSports Medicine has joined their roster of clients. With the goal of providing a full range of sports medicine services, DTR Equine Sports Medicine offers specialized care to dressage, hunter/jumper, polo and Western sport horses in Wellington and greater South Florida. Continue Reading
