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ABOUT US

In addition to our Rescue and Sanctuary Partners, our collaboration incorporates the wisdom and experience of equine professionals with a panel of Equine Welfare Advisors and a dedicated Board of Directors.

Equine Welfare Advisors

These organizations work alongside Virginia's equines to advocate for their welfare and proper care. They are participating in the conversation amongst rescue and sanctuaries on how to help Virginia horses in need.

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CVTLAR performs emergency technical rescue of large animals using highly trained personnel and specialized equipment.

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Dominion Equine Welfare

Dominion Equine Welfare is dedicated to finding solutions for at-risk equines through innovative ideas and actions, as well as sharing information based on the our experience with horse rescues, veterinary medicine and best practices of the equine community.

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Through industry collaboration, the UHC promotes education and options for at-risk and transitioning horses.

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Sue Fanelli is a certified independent equine nutrition advisor and provides pro bono equine nutrition consulting for 501c3 Equine Rescues.

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Virginia Equine, PLLC

Virginia Equine, PLLC serves much of Central VA and beyond.  We are an ambulatory practice with five mobile veterinarians on board, with a clinic for haul-in appointments and medical care.  We provide after hours emergency services to clients within the service area. Our concentration is in performance horses, wellness, and preventative medicine.  

Board of Directors

Our dedicated Board of Directors meets once a quarter to get updates and guide new initiatives. Each member represents a unique and diverse worldview but agrees on the central tenet of equine welfare.

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Kathleen Bobbio

Founding Director

Kathleen is a lifelong horse person who has enjoyed many different careers with horses including eventing, training, performance, mental health work, and most recently within the equine welfare community. She has worked alongside several of the VA rescue groups in multiple capacities and is inspired daily by their dedication to equines in need. 

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Allison Bowling

Board Director

Allison is the co-founder and President of Red Feather Equine Sanctuary, dedicated to making the world a kinder place for horses. A NC native and passionate animal advocate, she is the driving force behind Red Feather’s mission. Beyond her work in equine rescue and advocacy, Allison is a Senior Innovation Manager at Smurfit Westrock, a leading global paper and packaging company. She lives in Winston-Salem with her husband, Josh, their family, and the beloved Red Feather herd.

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Rebecca Jurista

Board Director

Rebecca is a devoted advocate for equine welfare, rooted in her early experiences riding dressage as a young girl. Over the past eight years she has dedicated herself to horse rescue organizations by working closely with local groups committed to helping equines in need. She lives in Mechanicsville with her husband, three kids, and four pets.

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Cameron Perkins

Board Director

Cameron is a lifelong equine lover who has worked with rescues and valued gaining insight from her independent work with numerous equine owners all over our state. Cameron has a special love for donkeys, mules, and seemingly troubled horse. She thrives on collaborative efforts towards equine welfare and works to understand the specific needs of these animals and the people involved.

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Zee Ladak

Board Director

Zee joined Capital One in 1999 and currently serves as Business Chief Risk Officer for Capital One’s Enterprise Services. He was born and bred in Leicester, England and moved around the world before coming to VA in 2008. He lives on a farm just outside of the city of Richmond with his wife, two daughters, and a menagerie of horses and pets. 

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Kimberly Bell

Board Director

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Contact Us

Email 

kbobbio@partnershipforhorses.com

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Phone 

540.239.5226

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