Blue Ridge Equine Clinic

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Proudly serving the citizens of Central Virginia and its surrounding areas.

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The internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic offers comprehensive, hands-on exposure to a 24/7 equine referral hospital and ambulatory practice. Participants train under five experienced clinicians, a board-certified internist, two board-certified surgeons, and a skilled support team while managing a diverse caseload that includes advanced diagnostics, medical and surgical care, preventive medicine, sports medicine, and reproduction. Located near the Virginia Horse Center, the program emphasizes both hospital and ambulatory experiences. A rotating externship is also available, allowing veterinary students to assist with daily operations, diagnostics, surgeries, and farm calls, providing strong mentorship, practical clinical skills, and professional networking opportunities.

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Proudly serving Central Virginia since 1979, trusted for years of compassionate equine care.

Offering orthopedic, colic, and other procedures using advanced techniques to keep your horse safe.

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Around-the-clock emergency response delivered directly to your stable or farm—peace of mind, anytime.

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4510 Mockernut Ln, Earlysville, VA 22936, USA

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We provide both elective and emergency procedures— including orthopedic and colic surgery.

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Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is pleased to offer our clients magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) through the use of the Esaote O-Scan MRI technology.

Advanced Imaging Modalities

Diagnostics & Imaging

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is proud to offer a full line of reproductive services for your breeding program, regardless of size. With mobile ultrasound, we can bring complete services right to your farm. Whether you have one mare or a dozen, we can help you get that perfect foal for which you've been hoping.

Equine Reproduction

Reproductive Services

We are prepared to handle your routine maintenance and emergency needs when you need them.

Equine On-Farm Visits

Farm Care

Equine dental health is a critical part of keeping your horse healthy and at peak performance.

Equine Dentistry

Dental

Support lasting healing and comfort with customized long-term wound care designed to help your horse recover stronger and faster.

Equine Long-Term Wound Care

Wound Care

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic offers expert equine surgery services, providing advanced care for horses with precision and compassion.

Equine Surgery

Surgery

Equine acupuncture therapy has become an effective method to solve many equine ailments that do not respond to conventional therapies.

Equine Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture

At Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, we are dedicated to helping horses recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions through equine biological therapies. These therapies use natural, advanced techniques to stimulate the body's healing processes, making them an effective choice for treating a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including tendon injuries, ligament strains, joint pain, and arthritis.

Equine Biological Therapies

Equine Therapy

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic specializes in equine lameness & sports medicine, offering advanced diagnostics and effective treatments for optimal equine performance.

Equine Lameness & Sports Meds

Equine Sports

Dr. Donovan Dagner is one of the managing partners of Blue Ridge Equine Clinic with over 25 years of experience. He has a special interest in equine reproduction and graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Dr. Reynolds Cowles is the esteemed founder of Blue Ridge Equine Clinic and a 1967 Oklahoma State graduate who specializes in lameness in performance and racing horses and is a highly decorated leader, having served as Vice President of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

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Dr. Kelly Giunta is a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR) who specializes in lameness, sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging after shifting from a background in Genetics and biomedical research to an equine veterinary career.

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Dr. Julia Hecking is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and Virginia Tech graduate who completed her DVM at the University of Minnesota, interned at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, and now works part-time in the Valley focusing on equine reproduction, lameness/sports medicine, and dentistry.

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Dr. Roe joined Blue Ridge Equine Clinic as an intern in 2024 and is now an ambulatory doctor with special interests in equine nutrition and skin disorders, actively pursuing her career goal of providing veterinary services to horses, dogs, and cats in a split schedule practice.

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Dr. Erica Beadle is a Texas A&M graduate who spent 8 years at Waller Equine Hospital, focusing her veterinary interests on internal medicine, preventative care, and dentistry while actively competing her dog, Sparrow, in Upland Hunt Tests and Fast CAT.

Erica Beadle

Dr. Julia Bain grew up riding hunter/jumpers in Northern Virginia and, after receiving her DVM from Lincoln Memorial University, now specializes in all aspects of equine ambulatory medicine, including emergency medicine, sports medicine, and lameness.

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Dr. Steve Trostle is a highly accomplished veterinarian who is board-certified in both Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) and Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR), bringing experience from a dairy farm background and academic faculty positions to his practice at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic.

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Dr. Lauren Obermeyer, a DVM graduate of The Ohio State University, is an equine veterinarian specializing in sports medicine and emergency care who gained experience at top equestrian events after growing up riding in the hunter jumper industry.

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Stephanie is the Practice Manager at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, who channels her Business Management degree from Longwood and prior experience as a General Manager for a pet boarding company into managing equine care, driven by her lifelong love for horses.

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Why Blue Ridge Equine Clinic?

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5-Star Reviews

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Comprehensive Care

7 Days a Week

ER Ambulatory Services

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Blue Ridge Equine Clinic

Why Blue Ridge Equine Clinic?

125+

5-Star Reviews

45+

Years of Service

Surgical Services

Comprehensive Care

7 Days a Week

ER Ambulatory Services

125+5-Star Reviews

125+

5-Star Reviews

45+Years of Service

45+

Years of Service

Surgical ServicesComprehensive Care

Surgical Services

Comprehensive Care

7 Days a WeekER Ambulatory Services

7 Days a Week

ER Ambulatory Services

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