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Rhinebeck Equine - Heather J O'Leary We are driven to further the knowledge of our clients and staff, be leaders in the equine veterinary community and provide the most current, skilled veterinary care for our patients. Rhinebeck Equine is an exclusively equine practice located in Dutchess County about 120 miles north of NYC, in the Hudson River Valley. The practice was founded in the 1940's by Dr. Kenneth Gumaer, and began its equine focus in 1967, when Dr. Ronnie Miller was joined by Dr. Paul Mountan. 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 nearly 75 years.
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Rhinebeck Equine LLP is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of the horse, while exceeding our clients' expectations for compassionate care. We are driven to further the knowledge of our clients and staff, be leaders in the equine veterinary community, and provide the most current, skilled veterinary care for our patients.
Rhinebeck Equine LLP is an exclusively equine practice located in Dutchess County about 120 miles north of NYC, in the Hudson River Valley. There are many larger sport horse farms, as well as boarding stables and backyard family barns. The strong New York Thoroughbred Breeders program has encouraged the growth of many Thoroughbred breeding farms in our practice area.
The veterinarians of Rhinebeck Equine, LLP provide emergency services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide both ambulatory and hospital (surgery, internal medicine) emergency services to our clients, as well as offering referral hospital services to outside veterinarians and horse owners wishing to use our team for their horse's care.
Our surgical team is led by board-certified specialists who provide experience and expertise in a full range of elective and emergency procedures. We routinely perform emergency colic surgeries, arthroscopic surgery for joint injuries, upper airway procedures, and orthopedic surgery for fractures. Our surgeons are involved in the management of each case from the diagnostic stages, through surgery itself, and throughout the postoperative period.
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T. K.
Nov 04, 2021
Highly recommend Rhinebeck equine. The most caring staff I've ever met!
Alisha Selzner
Jul 07, 2021
Many thanks to Dr. Javsicas, Dr. Rosenbaum, and the entire staff at Rhinebeck Equine for taking such amazing care of my boy, Cruise Control (CC) this past weekend (both on the farm and while he was hospitalized. for treatment of gastric ulcers). Everyone was extremely knowledgeable and professional. I am grateful for your prompt service on a holiday weekend and for helping me, a neurotic, nervous horse mom, rein it in (pun intended). Additionally, I appreciate the compassion you demonstrated towards CC. I highly recommend your ambulatory service and hospital services as well. Thanks again for everything!
Amy Fischer-Basantes
Jun 09, 2021
My experinece has been great with Dr Shore and Dr Dykstra. They showed my horse exceptional care. I'm very grateful.
Autumn
Apr 22, 2021
We are not from the area, but had Rhinebeck complete a PPE on an OTTB filly. We were not present at the exam due to travel, but all the staff were VERY helpful and informative. The vet did a great job of giving us the full picture of what he found, even when we were not there. Additionally, the office staff were prompt and responsive when booking the appointment and handling paperwork. They made everything very easy - worth every penny. We would 100% use this company in the future if we are in the area!
Rick C.
Mar 25, 2021
It's a great veterinary hospital to take your horses the doctors are great and so is the staff.
Daniel Afonso
Jan 12, 2021
We had our vehicle parked in the parking lot and we opened the door. The door did not even touch the car next to ours. An employee of this business, Jennifer Getty Friedly, came out yelling and blaming us for a pre existing damage to her vehicle. She demanded to get paid for the damage at the stop. Very dishonest! Stay away from this place!
Ayman Shariff
Apr 17, 2020
Excellent and helpful staff, great with payment plans. We give them a lot of business and they have been great with everything from yearly vaccinations and travel docs to emergency surgery and euthanization.
Geneva Beede
Feb 25, 2020
Dr. Justin McNaughten is fantastic! Can't say enough good things about Rhinebeck equine!
Corinne Lengel
Nov 17, 2019
My horse had to come in for an emergency surgery on his eye. The staff was so kind and gave my horse the best care and treatment. The surgery went great and I couldn't be happier with the result. Thank you Rhinebeck Equine for taking amazing care of my boy!
Katharine Oconnor
Nov 15, 2019
My horse sustained a deep laceration over a weekend and my local vet would not come out. They referred me to Rhinebeck even though I am on the west side of the Catskills and technically out of their service area. Dr. Dubeil was on call and was kind enough to give a phone consultation and look at photos. She texted with me for the next couple of days to help me manage wound care until the work week began and my local vet would come out. I wish I lived closer to Rhinebeck!
Lainey Geniti-Reynolds
Jun 09, 2019
Back in the fall I shipped a horse into the hospital for a surgical plate to be placed. Arrived very early and was promised to be out by 4:30. The horse had to stay overnight. At this time I was displeased with there time management. Since this mishap one of my personal horses had to be shipped ASAP because of an infection in his knee and my primary vet thinking infection in the joint itself. Dr.

A and all of the staff at Rhinebeck Equine have proved my original feelings to be all wrong. This staff is just amazing. I was unable to be there durring admission. Dr. A immediately called me with findings. I was welcomed to come in the middle of the night to visit because of my own personal hectic schedule. Dr. A called everyday with updates and stayed in touch with my vet. Dr.

A allowed me to participate in flushing of incisions that were placed to drain all infected fluid, proper rewrapping, PT, and hand walking. We had planned on Dirty being discharged on the Monday after Easter. Well, snow was expected. Yet again Dr. A granted my request to pick up Dirty at 11pm Easter night for discharge. Amazing night staff was there to explain all discharge instructions and helped every step of the way to prepare Dirty to be shipped and loaded on the trailer.

This hospital deserves 10 stars. Thank you everyone who participated in participating in Dirtys recovery. UPDATE 7/24/2018 Wonderful vets. Office staff does not communicate with Each other. One states one thing and another does what they please. My second horse had an apt with the opthomologist. One month prior requested Ashly to request vets notes from prior opthomologist. 2 days before apt, called and left message to remind. Get to a 6pm apt and no notes. Can not recommend this group just on lack of communication itself.
Danielle Meenan Heaney
Jul 05, 2018
Dr. Sotela is fantastic and has always been incredibly kind and patient with my mare, Mira. In May, Mira had to have surgery at the clinic for a soft tissue sequestrum. Dr Gus and the staff were wonderful to deal with.
Janice Cellini-Van Dyke
Jun 20, 2018
We couldn't be happier that we discovered Rhinebeck Equine. Dr. Nutt removed a cancerous tumor on our 32 yr old horse, Magic, extending/saving his life. Every individual we met was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The care given to Magic was amazing. I will recommend this facility highly.
Tammy Baker Dominique
Apr 25, 2018
Dr. Shores and Rachel came out this morning to do spring shots and were awesome! Quick and professional. Very happy customers! Thank you, ladies!
Thorunn Kristjansdottir
Mar 27, 2018
We love Rhinebeck Equine and their vets and staff. They've been our equine vets for about 30 years and we love working with them.
Hanna Gavel
Aug 25, 2017
Amazing facility with awesome staff. My friend had a horse who needed surgery and they were awesome the entire time. We hung out in their waiting room. Staff was friendly and talkative, and let us play with their dog. Dr. Gus is a great surgeon!
Dawn Robyn
May 08, 2017
I've been there at 10am, 2pm, midnight, and 2am, with everything from simple to extreme issues and easy to extreme horses, and always know I will receive kind professionalism towards us. Several surgeries, some complex and some straightforward, have given quality time back to them, and guidance with aftercare kept us on track. Grateful they are here!