Credentials

	Credentials
	May 2006 : Veterinarian Thermography Introduction Dr. Donna Harper, DVM - Roswell, NM Dr. Harper Has a B.S. in Veterinary Science from Colorado State Univ. 1971 and a D.V.M. in Veterinary Medicine also from CSU 1973. She is one of the three founding members of the Equine Heros Foundation which works with equine leg/foot amputations. In 1997-98, Dr. Harper took form training in prosthetics from Nova Care Inc. Since completing that training she has developed several prosthetic equine foot replacement prototypes. She has held a veterinary license in Texas and New Mexico since 1973; various veterinary, training and other licenses from the New Mexico State Racing Commission since 1973 and is a past president of the Chaplain's Council for The Downs at Albuquerque.
	August 2006 : Thermography Level I Course Infraspection Institute - Burlington, NJ Infraspection Institute is the oldest independent infrared training and certification firm in the world. Founded in 1980, Infraspection Institute has trained and certified well over 10,000 thermographers worldwide. With over 28 years in business, Infraspection Institute literally pioneered the infrared training industry. During our long history, we have shaped the infrared industry through training, technical consulting, technical publications, research, standards development, and software publishing.
	October 2006 : Veterinarian Thermography Course - Vetel Diagnostics Dr. Jim Waldsmith - The Equine Center San Luis Obispo, CA Dr. Waldsmith’s private practice focuses on performance horses. He was selected as imaging specialist for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He received his veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 1982, and was Board Certified in Veterinary Thermal Imaging by the American Board of Thermology in 2002. His practice at The Equine Center emphasizes sports medicine and rehabilitation, wellness maintenance, and r reproduction. His presentations to groups such as AAEP, AVMA, and AESM are characterized by his engaging speaking style and strong visual materials.
	October 2006: Saddle Fit Using Thermography Mike Corcoran - Corcoran Saddlery - Argyle, TX Mike has been a saddle maker and fitter for over 20 years. He has worked in England with some of the finest saddle makers. Mike is an avid horseman and has ridden his whole life in a variety of disciplines including dressage, jumping, eventing, reining, cutting and mounted shooting. Because of his experience, Mike has a deep understanding of the conformation of the horse as well as the rider and how all of these things pertain to saddle fit.
	October 2006 : Thermographic Assessments of Racing Thoroughbreds Evaluating the Sore Performance Horse Anoka Equine Veterinary Services, LTD. - Elk River, MN Dr. Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS Dr. Tracy Turner attended veterinary school at Colorado State University, did an internship at the University of Georgia, and completed his surgical residency and M.S. at Purdue University. In 1986, Dr. Turner became a Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has served on staff as associate professor at the University of Illinois and also at the University of Florida. Dr. Turner was also a professor at the University of Minnesota where he served as Chief of Large Animal Surgery for three years. His special areas of interest are equine lameness, navicular disease, orthopedics, podiatry and back issues. In 2004 Dr. Turner was one of 3 veterinarians inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame.
	April 2007: Thermography Level I Refresher Course and Certification Exam Infraspection Institute - Mount Laurel, NJ Since 1980, Infraspection Institute has provided training, certification, and support services for thousands of thermographers worldwide. We publish software, Standards, and technical articles for thermographers and NDT professionals. Staffed by highly experienced, Level III Certified Infrared Thermographers, we provide Real World Solutions for today's challenges. Infraspection Institute began publishing guidelines for thermography in 1993. Since their initial publication, Infraspection Institute guidelines have been adopted by hundreds of companies worldwide and incorporated into documents published by recognized standards organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).