Dr. Jim Hassinger (Veterinarian)
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910.281.4845
450 Addor Road
Aberdeen, NC 28315
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Dr. Hassinger is a graduate of North Carolina State University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been actively practicing veterinary medicine for 25 years. In 2003, Dr. Hassinger narrowed his focus and opened Hassinger Equine Service in Aberdeen, NC as a sports medicine and performance centered practice dedicated to equine lameness, performance management, rehabilitation and imaging. "There has always been a need for a referral sports medicine and imaging clinic, run by "horse people," to support the efforts of equine veterinarians across the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee." Dr. Hassinger is an active rider both at Hassinger Farm and at shows along the East Coast.
Amy Hassinger is a graduate of Park University with a degree in Management and Finance. Her years of experience as a rider, trainer, stable manager and farm owner complement Hassinger Equine's focus as a full service sports medicine and rehabilitation practice. Together, she and Dr. Hassinger are developing a practice focused on the practical needs of horse owners, riders and trainers. When not working in clinic, she is involved with THE HASSINGER GROUP as an equine market specialist. The Hassinger Group offers consulting services for veterinary based rehabilitation, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies. The clinic provides an excellent backdrop to study products, perform research, consult on development and advise on equine based marketing.
Laure Connelly has more than three decades of experience as a trainer and breeder in the thoroughbred industry. Her perfect score on her trainers test made her only the second applicant in more than half a century to get 100 on the written exam. She started making headlines at the age of 18 as one of three licensed women trainers at the New York Racing Association tracks. She worked as a trainer in New York during the 70's then made the move to the mid-atlantic region in the 80's and raced at Philadelphia Park, Monmouth Park, The Meadowlands and Atlantic City. Winter months were spent in New Orleans or San Francisco racing at Bay Meadows, Golden Gate and Santa Anita. After returning to Belmont in 1985 and enjoying her most successful year as a trainer, Laure changed gears and moved to the Carolinas to develop young runners and raise a family. Currently, Laure devotes her time to rehabilitating runners at her Bradford Lane Farm with her husband, Kevin Welk.
Kevin Welk, raised in the heart of Pennsylvania hunt country, started riding horses and ponies as a child and was active in horse shows and events. In high school, he moved into the world of steeple chase racing, riding for trainers Doug Small, Jr. and Dr. John R. S. Fisher, winning jump races for the latter at hunt meets and race tracks including Delaware Park, Monmouth Park and Saratoga and proudly wearing the silks for Woodcrest and Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Janney. In the early '80's, Kevin started exercising flat horses for Bob Camac at Delaware Park and then moved south where he joined Laure at her stables as a rider and assistant trainer in 1982. They have worked together ever since, having racing stables at Bay Meadows, Golden Gate, Santa Anita, Monmouth, and Belmont Park. Kevin and Laure were married in 1990 and have 2 children Allaire and Jonathan. 
Ginger Wright has been riding show horses and eventers since she was a small child, growing up in New England. In 1981, Ginger became the farm manager for well known eventer, author, and trainer, Denny Emerson. For the past 18 years, she has brought her keen knowledge and strong background to assist in teaching our thoroughbreds to use themselves correctly. She is one of the rare individuals that has effortlessly made the transition from event rider to exercise rider. She is also employed at the Moore Regional Hospital as a Registered Nurse working for 14 years in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit and now in the Cardio Critical Care Unit. Her energy and enthusiasm is a source of inspiration to us all. 
