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Dr. Meyer spent much of his early veterinary career in Southern California working on the racetrack circuit, where he gained extensive experience in high-performance equine medicine — including the opportunity to work with American Pharoah during his historic Triple Crown season. In 2014, after the Breeders’ Cup, Dr. Meyer returned home to Arizona with a renewed goal: to build a practice dedicated to advancing equine sports medicine while serving the local horse community.
Desert Mountain Equine began humbly, operating out of Dr. Meyer’s garage before expanding to a 10-acre property and purpose-built clinic in 2018. Today, the practice has grown into a full-service equine hospital supported by a talented team of veterinarians and staff who share the same commitment to excellence.
Our doctors bring diverse backgrounds and experience in performance medicine, lameness evaluation, advanced diagnostics, preventative care, and emergency services. Together, we are united by one mission: helping horses perform at their highest level while maintaining long-term health and soundness.
We are especially passionate about sport horse medicine. Whether your horse competes in reining, jumping, dressage, racing, ranch work, or weekend shows, we understand the physical demands placed on equine athletes. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, thoughtful treatment planning, and individualized care to keep horses comfortable, competitive, and thriving. From comprehensive lameness evaluations to preventative maintenance programs, our goal is to support every stage of your horse’s athletic career.
At Desert Mountain Equine, we believe great veterinary care is built on partnership. We value clear communication, honesty, and collaboration with owners, trainers, and riders. Every patient is treated as an individual, and every client becomes part of our extended community.
From routine wellness visits to advanced sports medicine and emergency care, we are proud to serve Arizona’s equestrian community. Thank you to the horse owners and athletes who trust us to care for their partners. We look forward to continuing to grow, innovate, and help your horses be the very best athletes they can be.