PRESIDENT
Michelle Bessire, DVM, DABVP (2021)
Brock Veterinary Clinic
Lamesa, TX
drmbessire@gmail.com
PRESIDENT ELECT
David Stephens, DVM, DABVP
Weems & Stephens Equine Hospital
Aubrey, TX
David@wseh.net
VICE PRESIDENT
Shem Oliver, DVM, DACVS-LA
Performance Equine Associates
Thackerville, OK
shem.oliver@pea-texoma.com
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM (2020)
Texas Equine Medical Associates
Austin, TX
piper@texasema.com
TREASURER
Bruce Buenger, DVM (2022-2024)
Washington Animal Clinic
Brenham, TX
brucebuenger@washingtonanimalclinic.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sara Green
806-673-1987
info@texasequineva.com
Volume 44,
Spring 2025
Editorial/Design/Subscriptions:
Sara Green
806-673-1987
info@texasequineva.com
Editor:
Ricci Karkula-Warnock, DVM, MS, cVMA
ricci.karkula@bveh.com
The Official Publication of the Texas Equine Veterinary Association.
Copyright 2024. The Remuda is an international publication serving veterinarians across the
world. Published quarterly, this periodical is designed to provide educational opportunities
for members, highlight scientific research, improvements, and industry news. The purpose of
The Remuda is to serve the best interests of the members while keeping practitioners informed and
up to date.
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DIRECTORS
Ali Broyles, DVM (2023-2025)
Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery
Weatherford, TX
abroyles@equinesportsmedicine.com
David Dutton, DVM, DACVS (2023-2025)
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary
Medicine
Comfort, TX
David.Dutton@ttu.edu
Ricci Karkula-Warnock, DVM, MS, cVMA (2024-
2026)
Brazos Valley Equine Hospital
Navasota, TX
ricci.karkula@bveh.com
Sammie Crosby, DVM (2024-2026)
Crosby Vet Services
Arcadia, OK
crosbyvet@att.net
Gary Pruitt, DVM (2025-2027)
Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic
Dripping Springs, TX
garypruitt@austin.rr.com
Marty Tanner, DVM (2025-2027)
Tanner Equine
Millsap, TX
doctanner86@yahoo.com
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Blaine Fisher
Blaine@texasequineva.com
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