Rhinebeck Equine

Rhinebeck Equine Rhinebeck Equine LLP is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of the horse.

Rhinebeck Equine is an independently owned, exclusively equine, practice located in Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley about 120 miles north of NYC. The practice was founded in the 1940s by Dr. Kenneth Gumaer and began its equine focus in 1967 when Dr. Paul Mountan joined Dr. Ronnie Miller. Renamed Rhinebeck Equine in 1996, the practice’s veterinarians have been providing quality care to the equine population of New York’s Hudson Valley for over 50 years. This experienced and trusted practice has progressively grown into a comprehensive ambulatory and referral clinic with twelve veterinarians, five intern veterinarians, and over 30 support staff. The Rhinebeck Equine LLP team offers a full spectrum of services to horses of all breeds, providing comprehensive equine health care, including services in the areas of surgery, sport horse care, lameness evaluations, pre-purchase exams, reproduction, neonatal care, internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, and wellness care. Our referral hospital is staffed by board-certified specialists in equine surgery, internal medicine, theriogenology (reproduction), ophthalmology, dermatology, interns, and a team of highly experienced support personnel. The hospital enables Rhinebeck Equine LLP to provide cutting-edge treatment to its equine patients. Ambulatory veterinarians serving the surrounding area provide care from their fully equipped mobile units.

🐴 As of December 11th, 2025 at 4PM, pictured are the current numbers for positive EHV-1 and EHM cases in the United Stat...
12/11/2025

🐴 As of December 11th, 2025 at 4PM, pictured are the current numbers for positive EHV-1 and EHM cases in the United States that are associated with the WPRA event in Waco, TX. And a new confirmed EHV-1 neurologic case in Florida at Tampa Bay Downs that is not associated with the WPRA event.

🦠 We are aware of two confirmed positive EHV-Neurological and 1 suspected positive in Lancaster County, PA. One horse has been euthanized based on clinical signs. These cases are not connected to the WPRA event in Waco, TX.

🦠 Currently, there are no confirmed positive EHV-1 nor EHM cases in the state of New York. We will continue to provide up to date and reliable information as the situation continues to develop.

🐴 Our hearts and support goes out to the horses, owners, trainers, grooms, veterinarians, technicians, assistants and office staff that are caring for these horses, practicing good biosecurity, and fielding the litany of questions and negativity surrounding this outbreak.

🙋 Be sure to check out our previous Q and A posts for more information about EHV-1 and EHM. If you have any further and respectful questions, please comment them below and we will do our best to answer them in a future post.

🔗Please follow this link to the Equine Disease Communication Center: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/

12/11/2025

Throwback to Dr. Arctic here reporting from RE. “Today, I assisted Dr. Williams with a standing castration procedure. Let's just say, "you better watch out and you better not cry!" Removing this stallion's "ornaments" might help him get on Santa's nice list. He clearly had his tinsel in a tangle before I used this "magic wand."

Did you know that Dr. Williams will perform castration procedures standing in the field? Now, this all depends on the colt’s behavior and if both testicles are descended. Call the office today if you want to give the gift of a castration procedure.


🗣️ Rhinebeck Equine represented at AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show.🗣️ Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM, presented on Fo...
12/10/2025

🗣️ Rhinebeck Equine represented at AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show.

🗣️ Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM, presented on Foals in the Field with Dr. Phoebe Smith, ACVIM.

🗣️ Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS, presented on
How to Manage Ventral Midline Surgical Site Infections in the Post-Operative Colic Patient. And How to Manage Post-Operative Castration Complications.

🗣️ Thank you Dr. Lauren Holley and Dr. Jesse Tyma!

❄️ It is the last day of AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show! Dr. Arctic has clearly enjoyed meeting his fans, atte...
12/10/2025

❄️ It is the last day of AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show! Dr. Arctic has clearly enjoyed meeting his fans, attending a parade and playing with new equipment Universal Imaging and Mallard Medical . And he says, “The snacks were top notch from Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health; however, they did not actually contain Gastrogard.”

🩺 If you attended AAEP, what did you learn? Or what was your favorite part of the conference?

🩺 It is International Day of Veterinary Medicine! Meaning it is another day to celebrate the contributions of RE veterin...
12/09/2025

🩺 It is International Day of Veterinary Medicine! Meaning it is another day to celebrate the contributions of RE veterinary professionals to their patients. Whether four legged or no legged, winged or gilled, furry or skinned, feral or domesticated, veterinary professionals are crucial to providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and life saving care to the animals we love. And we recognize the challenges that veterinary professionals face. We thank all veterinary professionals for their positive impact not only on this International Day of Veterinary Medicine, but year round.

📉 In a December 2023 survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the number of US veterinarians in clinical practice was 82,704. And of those veterinarians only 4.1% (3,972 veterinarians) are practicing equine medicine. Did you know that the survey revealed that within five years, 50% of these veterinarians leave the field? And did you know that the horse population in the USA is roughly 6.5 million horses?

🧠 Did you know that 1 in 6 veterinarians have contemplated su***de, 31% have had a depressive episode, and 9% struggle with physiological distress?

🩺 Thank you to our incredible team of veterinarians!

Dr. Nina Deibel
Dr. Gus Abuja, ACVS
Dr. Laura Javsicas, ACVIM
Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM
Dr. Lauren Pasch, ACT
Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS
Dr. Alison Clode, ACVO
Dr. Jeff Williams
Dr. Cassandra Shores
Dr. Cara Rosenbaum
Dr. MJ Bruce
Dr. Sage Smelik
Dr. Haven Erengil
Dr. Kate Loonie
Dr. Rachael O’Connell
Dr. Mary Kenne Lott

🩺 One of the highlights of the AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show is when current team members meet with past inte...
12/09/2025

🩺 One of the highlights of the AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show is when current team members meet with past interns for a reunion dinner. We catch up on each other's lives, laugh about past memories and make promises to stay in touch. Former RE interns are always part of our team.

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Dr. Patricia Crigler, RE intern ‘22-’23, Associate veterinarian Atlantic Equine Clinic.

Dr. Virginia Logue, RE intern ‘22-’23, Residence LA medicine at University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Kai DeVoglear, RE intern ‘23-’24, Associate veterinarian at Katy Equine Clinic.

Dr. Emily Spengler, RE intern ‘22-’23, Associate veterinarian at Lexington Equine Medical Group

Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM, RE intern ‘20-’21, Internal medicine specialist at Rhinebeck Equine.

Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS, RE intern ‘14-’15, Equine surgeon at Rhinebeck Equine.

Caitlin Heller, LVT

Dr. Denise Branecky, RE intern ‘16-’17, Associate veterinarian at Front Range Equine Performance & Rehabilitation.

Dr. MJ Bruce, RE intern ‘18-’19, Associate veterinarian at Rhinebeck Equine

Dr. Kate Loonie, Current RE intern

Dr. Sage Smelik, Current RE intern

Erin Scannell, RE intern ‘26-’27 from University College Dublin.

👀 Just a reminder that both Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM and Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS will be speaking tomorrow at AAEP 71st Ann...
12/08/2025

👀 Just a reminder that both Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM and Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS will be speaking tomorrow at AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show.

❄️ Dr. Antonio Arctic here reporting from AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Denver, CO. “Today, I visited with...
12/08/2025

❄️ Dr. Antonio Arctic here reporting from AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Denver, CO. “Today, I visited with a few of my favorite industry friends. Wedgewood Equine put me in the claw machine. I hung on for dear life as if I was at the rodeo. Then I met with my friends Platinum Performance, Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc., Doc Lane's Veterinary Pharmacy, Kentucky Performance Products, Endoscopy Support Services, Inc., and Animal Reproduction Systems, Inc.. Of course I attended a few lectures too. I am really enjoying the conference.”

12/08/2025

🐴 We know it is winter which means horses are often blanketed for a variety of reasons. But it is important to check underneath blankets daily to check for rubs, wounds and weight loss or gain. Or you might end up shocked like Bella!

💉 It is Medicine Monday! And today we are going to take a look at two different intra-articular joint products: Arthrami...
12/08/2025

💉 It is Medicine Monday! And today we are going to take a look at two different intra-articular joint products: Arthramid and Pro-stride APS.

💉 What is Arthramid?
Arthramid is a patented synthetic 2.5% injectable polyacrylamide hydrogel (iPAAG) injected intra-articularly that integrates into the joint’s synovium, the inner lining of the joint capsule. It is labelled to be used in any synovial joint showing signs of osteoarthritis. Arthramid improves the function of the joint, lameness and the joint fluid quality.

💉 How is Artharmid packaged?
Arthramid is packaged as a pre-filled 1mL syringe. The treatment volume is based on the severity of the osteoarthritis and the joint to be injected.

💉 What is the scientific evidence that Arthramid is an effective joint treatment?
Studies have shown that injecting osteoarthritic joints with Arthramid is safe and effective with over 82.5% of patients responding to treatment. Studies have shown
Arthramid integrates into the synovial tissue within 14 days that may cause a low-grade foreign body response.

🩸 What is Pro-Stride APS?
Pro-Stride APS (Autologous Protein Solution) is a device that processes the horse’s own blood to separate and concentrate the cytokines, proteins and growth factors that heal and reduce pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.It blocks the proteins that cause inflammation. Pro-stride is an orthobiologic that can be conveniently processed and collected in the clinic or on the road.

🩸 How is Pro-Stride APS collected and processed?
The horse’s jugular vein is routinely prepped for blood collection. Typically, 60mL of blood is collected into a syringe containing a small volume of ACD-A solution, an anti-coagulant. In some cases, two syringes may be collected in order to have a sufficient amount of product to treat the joints. In this case, two Pro-Stride APS kits will be needed. Next, the blood is transferred into the specialized separator device and centrifuged at a specific rate for a set amount of time. After the initial centrifugation, the platelet poor plasma is removed from the device and the cell solution is transferred into the concentrator device. The concentrator device is centrifuged for a specific amount of time. Now, the remaining solution is drawn up to be injected into the joint(s). The process takes roughly 20-30 minutes.

🩸 What is the scientific evidence that Pro-Stride APS is an effective joint treatment?
It is an all-natural, safe and effective therapy option that protects joints from inflammation for horses including young, competitive, geriatric, and PPID horses that prioritizes long-term health. And more studies are in the works.

🩺 It is important to note that all joint injections carry risks that should be discussed with your veterinarian in order to choose the best options for you and your horse.

Zoetis Equine
Arthramid Equine

🩺 This evening at the AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show Internship/Externship Career Night, Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS...
12/08/2025

🩺 This evening at the AAEP 71st Annual Convention & Trade Show Internship/Externship Career Night, Dr. Jesse Tyma, ACVS, Dr. Lauren Holley, ACVIM, Dr. MJ Bruce, Dr. Kate Loonie, Dr. Sage Smelik and Dr. Antonio Arctic met with veterinary students interested in pursuing equine externships and internships at Rhinebeck Equine. RE is dedicated to providing learning opportunities for veterinary students to further their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment with dedicated veterinary professionals.

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Rhinebeck Equine is an exclusively equine practice located in Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley about 120 miles north of NYC. The practice was founded in the 1940’s by Dr. Kenneth Gumaer, and began its equine focus in 1967, when Dr. Paul Mountan joined Dr. Ronnie Miller. Renamed Rhinebeck Equine in 1996, the practice’s veterinarians have been providing quality care to the equine population of New York’s Hudson Valley for over 50 years. This experienced and trusted practice has progressively grown into a comprehensive, caring medical and surgical center employing eight veterinarians, four intern veterinarians, and 28 support staff. A “State of the Art” referral hospital, completed in 2002, is staffed by two board certified equine surgeons, a board certified internal medicine specialist, interns, and a team of highly experienced support personnel. The hospital enables Rhinebeck Equine LLP to provide cutting edge treatment to its equine patients. Seven ambulatory veterinarians serving the surrounding area who will provide on the farm care from their fully equipped mobile units. The Rhinebeck Equine LLP team offers a full spectrum of services to horses of all breeds, providing comprehensive equine health care, including services in the areas of surgery, sport horse care, lameness evaluations, pre-purchase exams, reproduction, neonatal care, internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry and wellness care.

For more info, visit us at http://www.rhinebeckequine.com/