R. Reynolds Cowles, Jr., DVM

VVMA Distinguished Vet of the Year 2004

 

Reynolds Cowles, president of Blue Ridge Equine, is a 1967 graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been in Albemarle County since graduation. He is involved in the day-to-day management of Blue Ridge and provides farm call services to clients throughout the practice. The bulk of his practice concerns lameness in performance and racing animals and a heavy reproductive caseload during breeding season. His hobbies include foxhunting, bird shooting, and fly- fishing.

Reynolds has been deeply involved with the Virginia horse industry for over 30 years and has served in many capacities. He is a past board member American Association of Equine Practitioners , and served as Treasurer from 2005-2006. He has also served on the advisory board of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and the Advisory Committee for the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Center.  He is a member of the  American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, and the Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners and a past president of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association. Reynolds, his wife Evelyn,  and a host of horses and dogs live in Albemarle County at Yadkin Farm.