S. J. Luby, VMD

10/05/2026

So grateful for my friends and colleagues at Rhinebeck Equine. Thanks for an amazing weekend of connection, education, and celebration!

🥂 Celebrating 20 years of the Rhinebeck Equine Internship Program!
Twenty-four alumni representing 10 classes gathered in person for a powerful day of CE learning and connection.

Special thanks to our 9 alumni speakers—seeing you all thrive as specialists, mentors, and practice owners is incredibly rewarding. We are so proud of this community!

Thank you to our attendees and incredible sponsors: Zomedica Diagnostics

Our alumni attendees and where they are now (left to right):
Dr. Katie Weber- 2017-2018 intern, Forward Equine, LLC
Dr. Christin Landis- 2017-2018 intern, Walnridge Equine Clinic
Dr. Alyssa Struzyna- 2013-214 inte, Walnridge Equine Clinic
Dr. Mara Ramos- 2026-2027 intern, Rhinebeck Equine
Dr. Sidney Long- 2024-2025 intern, Bella Vista Equine Veterinary Services
Dr. Natialie Ries- 2024-2025 intern, Equine Clinic at OakenCroft
Dr. Megan Palmisano, DACVIM - 2020-2021 intern, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Pat Crigler- 2022-2023,
Dr. Allison Palmer, DACVIM- 2020-2021 intern, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Charlotte Weisberger- 2022-2023 intern, Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services
Dr. Lauren Holley, DACVIM- 2020-2021 intern, Rhinebeck Equine
Dr. Sarah Jo Luby- 2014-2015 intern, S. J. Luby, VMD
Dr. Jesse Tyma- 2014-2015 intern, Rhinebeck Equine
Dr. Ruthie Lindberg- 2014-2015 intern, Pinewood Equine
Dr. Laura Hostnik, DACVIM- 2012-2013 intern, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Lisa Bethune- 2015-2106 intern, Essex Equine
Dr. Emily Berman- 2019-2020, Millington Equine
Dr. Rachel McEwan- 2018-2019 intern, Fundy Veterinarians Ltd.
Dr. MJ Bruce- 2018-2019 intern, Rhinebeck Equine
Dr. Alexa Wright, DAVDC- 2018-2019 intern, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Mel Batterton- 2018-2019 intern, Grand Prix Equine
Dr. Alex Catalano- 2019-2020 intern, Ocean State Equine Associates
Dr. Kendra Fake- 2019-2020 intern,
Dr. Lauren Pasch, DACT- 2015-2016 intern, Rhinebeck Equine
Dr. Kelly Knickelbein, DACVO- 2015-2016 intern, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

09/16/2025

This event will be good for the soul! Excited to enjoy the sunset, awesome music, and our precious community on a gorgeous conserved property.

We’re excited to share our official 2025 Sunset in the Field poster!

On Sunday, October 19, from 3 PM to sunset, Farmer’s Delight in Middleburg will come alive with music, food, and community spirit. Enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass, BBQ, and breathtaking views, all while supporting Land Trust of Virginia’s work to conserve farms, forests, and historic landscapes across the state.

General Admission tickets are available now. Don’t wait — grab yours today: www.landtrustva.org/events

06/12/2025

Dr. Luby and fam are filled with joy and gratitude for baby girl “Jennie” Chandler Luby born last week. Everyone is doing well! ☺️

04/16/2025

Hey folks! If you’re considering getting some acupuncture, chiropractic care, or dentistry done on your horse this spring, NOW is the time to schedule! I plan to take maternity leave from the beginning of June to mid-August for the arrival of Baby Luby #3 😊 During that time, I’ll still be available to consult and will have backup if your horse is in dire need of body work.

02/24/2025

Come mingle over a glass of w**e with fellow equestrians, equine industry businesses and other horsey folk at Stone Tower w**ery on March 26th!

Save the date and join us!! The LCEA Expo is a networking and social event for the equine industry and equine owners in Loudoun County and the surrounding areas.

02/08/2025

So proud to support Land Trust of Virginia, an organization that works tirelessly to protect Virginia’s beautiful open spaces, natural resources, farmland, and history!

On this , a heartfelt thank you to Equine Veterinarian S. J. Luby, VMD, for her generous annual renewal of business sponsorship at the Supporter level. Your continued support and commitment to our community will help us protect and preserve Virginia’s beautiful landscapes for generations to come. We are so grateful for your commitment in so many ways to conservation – thank YOU, Dr. Luby!

01/27/2025

Meet Scout! He’s a 21-year-old Appaloosa gelding used for foxhunting and trail riding. He is wise, well-mannered, wicked smart and loves his regular acupuncture and chiropractic therapy. He is a great example of how you can keep your older horses comfortable and in good work through a combination of conventional and complementary therapies. Who wouldn’t want to extend the career of a horse who takes care of his rider and has all the buttons already installed? I love working on these guys, not only because they really do enjoy their sessions, but because I’m helping to maximize their comfort and prolong their special partnership with their owners!

01/09/2025

Wouldn’t it be nice if horses could talk?! Thankfully, they can still give us signs, however subtle they may be, to show us when they're uncomfortable.

This mare presented for a recent onset of chewing with her head cocked to one side. Sometimes she would even shake her head while eating. It had been 1 year since her last dental exam & float.

You can see from the photos that her upper teeth had very sharp enamel points causing ulcerations in her cheeks. Looking into a horse’s mouth is like looking into a long, dark tunnel, so a bright light source and a mirror should always be used to make sure no pathology is missed. Would you let your own dentist treat your teeth without a thorough exam?! Other than that, this mare had a pretty routine mouth to float - her teeth arcades were level and she had excellent occlusion, no feed packing in or between the teeth, and no indications of periodontal or tooth disease. She should be good to go for another year! Or perhaps 9 months this time if we want to avoid cheek ulcerations 😊

11/04/2024

The Wicked Witch of the West got promoted to groom for “Ride Your Pony to School Day.” Love wearing so many hats! 🧙

09/05/2024

I so enjoyed working on this lovely, tough mare! Thank you Beechwood Sporthorses, LLC for the opportunity and congratulations on a successful show!!