True North Equine Veterinary Services

Fostering lasting, meaningful connections with clients and their horses through an integrative, whole-body approach to equine comfort, performance, and health. Equine Functional Medicine practice addressing root causes rather than just masking symptoms

Dr. Hancock was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was active in Pony Club, competing in lower level three day eventing. Dr. Hancock completed her studies at Colorado State University, graduating with a BS in Equine Science, an MS in Anatomy and Neurobiology, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She spent 10 years as general equine practitioner in Eastern North Carolina where she built her skills in emergency, dentistry, performance horse and lameness evaluation, reproduction, preventative medicine and integrative health. She also trained with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and completed her EDO certification with the Vluggen Institute to become an equine osteopath. In 2013, Dr. Hancock purchased Rectortown Equine and permanently relocated the practice to Warrenton, Virginia at which point the practice changed to True North Equine Veterinary Services

Mission — Our goal is to empower you with choices that prioritize herbal and non-pharmaceutical methods to minimize long-term side effects, ensuring a balanced and strong partnership between horse and rider