In 1961, Fred B McCashin qualified to ride on the U.S. Equestrian Team with an eye on the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo; however, Fred chose instead to go to veterinary school.
His VMD was granted by the University of Pennsylvania and his postdoctoral masters of science was granted at the Ohio State University. He was an assistant professor at Cornell before moving to North Carolina.
Although he didn't ride in the Olympics, Dr. McCashin has served as official U.S. Veterinarian for the United States Equestrian Team (USET) at two Pan Am Games (1975 and 1979) and the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.
Dr. McCashin was the director-surgeon of the North Carolina Veterinary Research Foundation, which is now the N.C. State Equine Health Center in Southern Pines. He made the transition to private practice in 1977 and is the current owner of Carolina Equine Clinic.
As an event veterinarian for the Federation Equestre Internationale since 1987, he officiates at international events in the disciplines of Jumping, Eventing and Dressage. Dr. McCashin is available for appointments or consultations by request.
Bri Gindlesperger, DVM
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Dr. Bri Gindlesperger comes to us with an extensive equine based background. Riding from the age of 9, Dr. Bri began riding hunters/jumpers until reaching college when she developed an interest and began competing in the disciplines of dressage and three-day eventing. In addition to her academic studies, Bri was an active member of the Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Association, Intercollegiate Dressage Association, and three-day eventing teams at Otterbein College, competing around the Midwest. She also served as the treasurer and the president of the eventing team.
After obtaining a BS in Equine Pre-Veterinary Sciences with a minor in Life Sciences from Otterbein College, Dr. Bri went on to study veterinary medicine at The Ohio State University. During her time at Ohio State, she worked in the equine ICU assisting with critical care of hospitalized patients and treating horses on admission for after hours emergency care. She was an active member of the colic team, responding to and treating medical and surgical colics presented to the hospital, and was a member of the Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
Following graduation from The Ohio State University, Dr. Bri went on to complete a rotating internship at the University of Illinois in the Equine Medicine and Surgery Department.
Dr. Bri comes to us with a primary interest in Sport Horse medicine, lameness, and surgery with an emphasis on three-day eventing competition horses. She offers a wide variety of routine services including, but not limited to dental floatation, vaccinations, geriatric medicine/nutrition, lameness, herd health, and pre-purchase examinations, as well as after hour emergency and critical care services. She also offers routine care for your companion animals including annual vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, and spay/neuter surgeries.
In her free time, Dr. Bri enjoys photography, riding her horse, hiking with her dogs, white water rafting, and hopes to begin competing in the discipline of three day eventing in Southern Pines!
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Lisa Kivett, DVM
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Dr. Lisa Kivett grew up in Kinston, North Carolina where she enjoyed riding hunter/jumpers and dressage. Lisa attended NC State University for undergraduate studies, pursuing a degree in Animal Science. During that time, she worked and interned with the NC State Equine Educational Unit. After completing three years of undergraduate training, Lisa was admitted early to the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University.
During veterinary school, Lisa was an active member of many organizations, co-founded a student chapter of the Society for Theriogenology (veterinary reproduction) and served as president of the student chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, where she implemented many new programs and founded the “youth horseman’s day” which is an ongoing event at the vet school. Lisa also supplemented her education by attending equine-specific conferences, completing a research project on embryo transfer, and working as a technician in the large animal teaching hospital on weekends.
Following graduation from NC State, Lisa completed a rotating internship in equine medicine and surgery at Louisiana State University, followed by a three-year residency in equine internal medicine at Auburn University. As a resident, Lisa worked under the guidance of highly-trained specialists to hone her skills in neurology, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, musculoskeletal disorders, ultrasound, endoscopy, and much more. She also completed a research project on the effects of phenylbutazone (“Bute”) and firocoxib (“Equioxx”) on equine lameness. Following publication of her research, Lisa will be a boarded specialist in large animal internal medicine.
Lisa and her husband, Anthony, a small animal veterinarian with Yadkin Park Animal Hospital, are enjoying their new life in Southern Pines.
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