Phone: 614-540-0040
Andrea Meuse
Andrea is from Granville, Ohio. She was introduced to horses by her parents at a very young age. She immediately recognized her love for the sport and started riding at the age of 6. She later joined 4-H and then began competing on the Quarter Horse circuit, showing alongside her mom shortly after. Her two QH geldings enjoyed their hard earned retirement at her parents' farm until late in their 20s.
Andrea graduated from The Ohio State University in 2013 with a B.S. Degree, majoring In Animal Sciences and minoring in Biosciences with a focus in Equine Science. She completed a 2 year undergraduate clinical internship in the Equine Medicine Department at The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine, where she was then published as a coauthor in the American Journal of Veterinary Research helping develop ProStride. Shortly after graduation, she completed her pharmacology/pharmaceutical sales certification through the National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives.
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Andrea more recently has been taking jumping lessons on her favorite grey warmblood mare, Stella. When Andrea is not at the barn she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, teaching and practicing yoga and hiking with her & Peter's multiple dogs.
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Andrea was introduced to the Bella Vista team in 2015. She thoroughly enjoys working at this practice and loves the enthusiasm each doctor has for the equine field. She appreciates the varied and valuable aspects the six veterinarians bring to the clinic and is proud to be part of the excellent medicine they're able to provide to their valued clients and patients.
Emily Clark
Emily grew up in Iowa with a passion to work with horses. She bought her first horse, Sasha Bonanza, and learned to train and ride with her. They showed in 4-H and FFA as well as open shows. She graduated Ellsworth Community College with an Equine Management degree. Emily moved to Ohio shortly after graduating where she has worked at various equine facilities before coming to join the Bella Vista Equine team. In Emily’s spare time, she enjoys training and showing her three Australian Shepherds, King, Zeus and Baker in agility.
Brittanie Hart
Brittanie grew up in Johnstown, Ohio, and has always had a great love of horses. Brittanie began riding at the age of 12 and a few years later she owned and trained her own horse. Brittanie has experience in jumping and dressage, but really enjoys trail riding and natural horsemanship.
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Brittanie has experience managing boarding facilities and enjoys caring for horses and learning about them while working as a veterinary technician with Bella Vista Equine.
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In her spare time, Brittanie enjoys spending time with her mare, Cali, and her family.
Stacey Hibbert
Stacey grew up in Granville, Ohio, on a small family farm and learned how to ride on a Shetland pony. At the age of 5, Stacey would go on all day trail rides with her father. At age 8, Stacey joined a local 4-H club and soon after became involved with the horse judging and hippology teams as well. By the time Stacey's 4-H years were over, she had won two state titles in equitation, had placed in the top ten at the Quarter Horse Congress, and was on a judging team which won a national championship title.
After graduating from Central Ohio Technical College, Stacey soon decided to try her hand at raising and breeding her own Quarter Horses. Throughout the years, the foals resulting from her breeding program have won several Ohio futurity titles as well as Congress top 10 placings. Her current show gelding, "The Master of DeSkys", who is also a result of her breeding program, won the Tom Powers Futurity in 2013, and together in 2018 they won the OQHA L1 high point amateur title and finished second in the nation in equitation. Her most recent foal, "Certified Invitation" was top 5 at the 2015 Quarter Horse Congress.
Stacey joined Bella Vista Equine in 2007 when she began working for Dr. Martinsen and then began working for Dr. Meuse when he joined the practice in 2010.
Besides showing horses, Stacey enjoys watching comedy movies and Columbus Blue Jackets hockey. Stacey also enjoys obedience training her dog, Petra, a pit bull mix.
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Stacey resides in Thornville, Ohio, with her husband of 21 years, Chris, two horses and one dog.
Becky Duvall
Becky works part-time for Bella Vista Equine Veterinary Services and started in October 2022. Becky’s medical background revolves more around humans than horses as she retired after 31 years at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She is learning about horses and enjoys
being around them. She is very impressed with all the physicians and staff at Bella Vista and is proud to be part of the team. Becky resides in Gahanna with her husband, Mark. In her spare time, Becky enjoys spending time with her three children and three grandchildren.
Laura Brehm
Laura grew up in central Ohio. Her love for horses started at a young age and she spent most of junior years showing hunters, jumpers, and equitation at the local and A circuit level. After attending The Ohio State University, she began working as a show groom/barn manager for a hunter jumper barn, gaining extensive knowledge in equine care. During this time, she bought her own horse, Scooby, who she enjoyed showing at venues such as Palm Beach International, Kentucky Horse Park, and Great Lakes Equestrian Festival.
In 2020 Laura turned professional and became an assistant trainer while maintaining her job as a barn manager.
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Laura joined Bella Vista Equine in the spring of 2023 where she has appreciated furthering her education in equine health and wellness. She enjoys the variety of working both in the office as well as on the trucks as a veterinary assistant.
In her free time, Laura still enjoys riding her horse, Scooby, and hiking with her dog, Teddy.
Lizzie Orosz, RVT
Lizzie Orosz was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She had a love for horses and started riding at a young age. Lizzie has a business degree from Otterbein University and, during her working internship, worked with a veterinarian/barn owner and trainer and quickly realized her love for the veterinary aspect. Lizzie returned to school and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Veterinary Technology from Otterbein University, as well as a small animal Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree from Columbus State Community College in the spring of 2025. Lizzie is an active registered veterinary technician.
Lizzie joined Bella Vista to gain more experience and learn from all the doctors and veterinary assistants. Since starting with Bella Vista in February 2024, Lizzie has learned about the care and treatment of horses and has grown as an individual and credits the staff of BVEV for her advancement.
In her spare time, Lizzie rides at Otterbein University and helps with the IHSA team. Lizzie also has a retired horse named Pokey who resides in Kentucky and is the reason she got into veterinary medicine. Lizzie also enjoys spending time hiking with her rescue dog, Andy.
Caylee Combs
Caylee Combs joined the Bella Vista team in July 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant. She is a graduate of the University of Findlay, where she earned degrees in Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine and English Equestrian Studies. During her undergraduate studies, Caylee completed a prestigious internship in Internal Medicine at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in 2025.
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While at Findlay, Caylee was an active member of both the Hunt Seat IEA and IHSA teams, further deepening her passion for equine care. Her interest in equine medicine was sparked by observing show veterinarians in action; an experience that continues to inspire her work today.
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Outside the clinic, Caylee enjoys hiking with her dog, Bean, and spending time with her friends and family. She has also had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain and Costa Rica, experiences that broadened her perspective and strengthened her commitment to animal care. Caylee loves learning from the knowledgeable team at Bella Vista and values the opportunity to assist with a diverse range of patients.
Erin Maus
Erin Maus became part of Bella Vista Equine in 2023, bringing with her over two decades of experience in the human services field, with a specialized focus on homeless services in Franklin County. A Licensed Social Worker and Wright State University graduate, Erin has dedicated her career to supporting vulnerable populations with compassion and purpose. Her transition into the world of equine care and education may seem like a shift in direction, but at its core, it reflects the same passion that has guided her life’s work helping people grow, heal, and find their path forward.
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At Bella Vista Equine, Erin wears many hats administratively for our front office, as well as serving as our Student Program Coordinator. She plays a key role in guiding and supporting students as they begin or advance their journey in the equine industry. From managing program logistics to being a constant source of encouragement and wisdom, Erin is deeply invested in the success and well-being of each student with whom she works. Her background in social work gives her a unique ability to meet people where they are, communicate clearly, and foster a supportive learning environment.
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Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, and connecting with nature whenever she can. She’s happily married to her best friend and the proud mother of two adult daughters who are charting their own paths.
Sarah Hudson
Sarah officially joined Bella Vista in the winter of 2023, but her connection to the practice goes back much further. As the wife of Dr. Nick Hudson, she has supported Bella Vista in various capacities since 2011 and has been closely involved in its growth over the years.
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With a degree in psychology and a background in project coordination, Sarah brings a thoughtful, systems-oriented approach to her role. While living in Ohio during Dr. Hudson’s time in vet school, she worked as the billing coordinator for special projects at Ashland International, where she also earned her Yellow Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma. Sarah has applied those skills at Bella Vista to help streamline processes, improve efficiency, and develop internal training materials.
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Sarah loves being part of a team where everyone is aligned around a shared mission and genuinely cares about the clients and patients they serve. Outside the clinic, she teaches yoga and meditation, and enjoys spending time in nature with her family. She and Dr. Hudson have two daughters and take every chance they get to camp, raft, and explore the outdoors together.
Jessica Eagle
Jessica Eagle joined Bella Vista Equine as a Veterinary Assistant with a deep-rooted passion for horses and animal care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine from the University of Findlay in 2023 and completed her Master’s in Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University in May of 2025.
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Jessica has worked as a veterinary assistant for over a year and has a strong interest in equine reproduction and lameness. Growing up surrounded by animals, she knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career working with them. Her journey with horses began in third grade when she joined 4-H and she has been showing American Quarter Horses since the seventh grade. While at Findlay, she competed on the IHSA Western Equestrian Team, further deepening her connection to the industry.
At Bella Vista, Jessica loves combining her academic background and personal experience to provide compassionate, knowledgeable care to clients and their horses. Her personal approach is treating each horse just as she would her own. When she's not working or riding, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, Luna and Marley, golfing with her dad, and cheering on her favorite football teams with friends and family.