Dr. Ada Caruthers

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An avid equestrian, Dr. Caruthers enjoys fox hunting and attends local and A-rated horse shows with her daughter.

She received her DVM degree from the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, and interned at the New Jersey Equine Clinic, a large referral hospital. After three years of equine field experience, Dr. Caruthers formed Oaklawn Veterinary Clinic from her home at Oaklawn Farm in Ashland, Virginia, where she and her husband also operated a farm, horse boarding and riding school program.

Dr. Caruthers has been offering alternative techniques for more than 10 years and continues to add to her knowledge by attending seminars and classes. She is able to provide chiropractic, acupuncture, tui-na and Chinese herbology, enabling her to offer a well-rounded and integrative approach to equine health care. 

Dr. Carrie McColgan

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Dr. Carrie McColgan grew up in Memphis, TN where she developed a love of horses and riding. She received a BA in studio art from Davidson College in 1995. In 2003, Carrie graduated from the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on equine medicine and surgery and certification in International Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, in Earlysville, VA prior to joining REVC in 2005. Dr. McColgan's interests include medicine, lameness, sports medicine and imaging. She served on the executive board of the Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners for the past two years and currently serves on the Equine Welfare Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Carrie lives in Locust Grove with her husband, Mike, and two dogs, Angus and Roy. She enjoys running, yoga, riding lessons, relaxing with friends and travel.

Dr. Amanda Blanton-McAdam

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Dr. Amanda Blanton grew up in Shelby, North Carolina riding around on calls with her father, Dr. A.B. Blanton, a large animal practitioner. She received a BS in biochemistry at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC before attending NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, where whe recieved her DVM in 2006. She then completed a rotating equine internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic near Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Blanton joined the team at Rappahannock Equine following her internship in August 2007. Her veterinary interests are varied and include preventative medicine, reproduction, and lameness.

Amanda is married to Garreth McAdam whom she met while studying abroad in Ireland. When time allows, she enjoys working with Garreth to fix up their new home, taking pottery classes, participating in outdoor sports, travelling, and reading. She is often seen on the road with her travelling companion, Charlie the terrier.

Dr. Evelyn Rice

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Caren Cooper

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Caren Cooper was born and raised in New York. Caren started her equestrian career at age 7. She competed on thoroughbred horses, showing the local and rated hunter/jumper circuits. As she grew older and more experienced she began teaching and training. Caren has an Associates degree in Equine Science and a Bachelors degree in Animal Science from the State University of New York. In college she continued her equine studies focusing on equine medicine and training. Caren was a member of the equestrian team and vice president of the student horseman's association. She discovered dressage in college and found that it wasn't just for "the elderly riders that are afraid to jump"!! ! When she is not managing the clinic, you will find her competing in the dressage arena. While she continues to train all breeds, the PRE Spanish horse (Andalusian) is where her passion lies. Just ask her about her beautiful 4yr old Spanish Stallion! Currently residing at her farm are three horses ("Godiva"," Cruizer", and" Vasallo del C"), along with her 2 dogs ("Sam" & "Blackjack"), and "Bodie" the parrot.

Valerie St. Romain

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Valerie St. Romain was born in France and has been around horses all of her life. She is married with 2 children, 3 dogs (Miniature Poodle, Cocker Spaniel and a Red Bone Coon hound), 1 cat, and is in the process of purchasing a beautiful Thoroughbred mare. Her 11 year old daughter is crazy about horses and animals, and her 15 year old son is very involved with technology. Before moving to the Spotsylvania area a little over a year ago, Valerie managed a boarding stable in Chesapeake, VA for 5 years and worked in a small animal hospital. She has enjoyed being a part of the Rappahannock Equine Clinic team since September, 2008 and looks forward to assisting all of our clients (2 and 4 legged kind) to the best of her ability.