Ronald J. Emond, DVM, MS - Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Emond, veterinarian and owner of Candlewood Equine, LLC was born in New Britain,Connecticut. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's degree at the University of Connecticut and continued his veterinary education at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following his doctorate degree in 1985, he began his training in equine reproduction in Paris, Kentucky, where he completed an externship working at prominent Thoroughbred breeding farms in the bluegrass. He is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Connecticut, New York and Kentucky.
Dr. Emond leading two beautiful foals.
He is an active member of the Society for Therionology, the American Embryo Transfer Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, and the New York State Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Emond's special interest is assisted reproduction relating to the mare and stallion. He has been freezing stallion semen and performing embryo recovery/transfers for more than 16 years. His dedication to improving fertility in his equine patients has made Candlewood Equine one of New England's leading referral centers for sub-fertilility management in the mare and stallion.
Dr. Emond has lectured at the Equine Affair in Springfield, Massachusetts, taught college level classes in breeding management, conducted seminars for Pfizer and Nutrena, and spoken at various local horse organizations, associations and 4-H clubs.
In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, fishing, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Margaret R. Groht - Office Manager
Margie is the friendly voice on the phone who answers your calls. She handles most of our daily office functions, including scheduling, invoicing and record keeping, as well as addressing client questions or concerns. She is enthusiastic and compassionate, and understands the stress and worries our clients face as they seek diagnosis and treatment for their horse's medical problems.
Margie was born and raised in Frederick County, Maryland with three sisters. Through her love for animals, she became an active member in her local 4-H, competing nationally in their youth events. She gained equine experience by working on a local horse farm, and competed on both the local and state levels.
Margie graduated from the University of Connecticut with both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Animal Science. While at U-Conn, Margie continued working with horses and expanded her experiences to include cattle and pigs.
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Margie with her two horses,
Missy and Skippy |
Any ''free'' time Margie has left is spent volunteering for the CT 4-H Horse program, giving back to the organization that made such a big difference in her own life.
She now lives in Morris with her husband, Jeff, and her assortment of animals: horse- Missy, pony- Skippy, 3 cats and 5 ducks. Nicole Haversat - Vet Assistant
Nicole is our Veterinary Assistant, and is an important member of our veterinary medical team. She plays a very “hands-on” role by assisting in all diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures. Developing x-rays, performing  laboratory work, stocking the vet truck, holding and restraining mares and foals, assisting stallion collections are all just a part of a day’s work in the clinic or on the road. Her dedication and caring is evident with every patient.
Nicole is a native of Connecticut, born in Watertown. She is the middle child, with one brother and one sister. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut where her interest in horses began. She started taking riding lessons and became a member of U-Conn’s Equestrian Team. Shortly after graduation, Nicole purchased her first horse, Mattie, and together they spent six years showing locally, and on the “A” circuit. She recently acquired a new horse, Beau, and they are about to begin their show career this spring.
Before coming to Candlewood Equine, Nicole spent eight years working as a barn manager for two local show barns. She now lives in Oxford with her husband, Dave, and their two cats, Merlin and Shiloh.
Candlewood Equine Support Staff
Other individuals provide assistance in the day-to-day operations of our equine clinic. We are thankful for the wonderful care and treatment they give our equine patients and hopefully, upon visiting, you will be able to meet them.
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