OCALA EQUINE HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Dr. Lusk was born and raised in the Midwest and graduated from Kansas State University in 2009.
Dr. Varney earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Stetson University in 2005 and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.
experience to her practice of sports medicine. Dr. Varney has served FEI competitions across the country
Dr. Hall grew up in Wall, New Jersey and competed in equitation, hunters and jumpers. She obtained her B.S in Pre-Veterinary Medicine at the University of Delaware in 2016. She graduated magna cum laude from Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
Dr. Pulliam is originally from Anchorage, AK and was raised in Sarasota, FL. She earned her bachelor's degrees at the University of South Florida in 2011 and a Master of Science at the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences in 2016. Dr. Pulliam graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2021 and began her internship at Ocala Equine Hospital shortly thereafter. A few of her professional interests include equine reproduction and breeding management, neonatal medicine & foal care, and soft tissue surgery.
When not working at OEH, Dr. Pulliam can be found visiting with her family and two Vizslas (Simon & Ginger) in Sarasota. She also enjoys riding/breeding/raising AQHA ranch horses and working beef cattle at her fiancé's family ranch in East Palatka, Florida.
Dr. Blair attended the University of Florida and graduated from UF College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. He has been at Ocala Equine Hospital since 1999 and is a partner of the practice.
Dr. High graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. After graduation he joined Ocala Equine Hospital to complete an internship and has continued on as an associate.
Dr. White became involved in the Thoroughbred industry at a young age working at Fair Hill training Centr as a groom and exercise rider. She went on to be a veterinary technician at Delaware Park Race Track while she was obtaining her B.S. in Animal Science at the University of Delaware.
Dr. Lugo is a graduate from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After a one year internship at Colorado State University, he completed a residency in Large Animal Surgery at Michigan State University.
Dr. Madison is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Karina Gordoa grew up in Mexico City. She received her Doctorate in veterinary medicine from the Universidad del Valle de Mexico and specialized in equine medicine. Her training has included working at the racetrack in Mexico City (Hipódromo de las Américas) and an externship in Texas.
Outside of the veterinary practice, Dr. Cantrell has been an active owner and breeder of Thoroughbreds since 1998 and owns a farm in Anthony, FL. When not working, his hobbies include spending time on the water with his family and competing in horseback pointing dog field trials.
Dr. Bull was born and raised in Massachusetts. She received her Bachelors in Animal Science at University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1987 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University in 1991.
Dr. Berger-Reed earned her B.S. in Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia in 2015. She then attended the University of Florida where she received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a certificate in Business Management in 2019. After graduation, Dr.
Natasha Werpy is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and specializes in equine imaging.
Dr. Miles grew up in Toronto, Canada and worked for many years at Woodbine Racetrack. She earned her Biology degree from Dalhousie University in 2014 before moving to Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr.
Dr. Tull is a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed an internship and surgical residency at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital.