Judy Batker, DVM

I grew up in Verona and graduated from the UW Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. In 1999, I founded Country View Veterinary Service in 1999 with Dr. Larry Mahr and now I am transitioning to Country View Equine Clinic with excitement!

Since childhood I have been devoted to horses and truly love spending every day outside with horses and horse people. Reproduction, senior horse care and wellness care are my favorite areas in practice. I also enjoy working on all farm animals and the variety of care that can be provided to them.

In recent years I have become very involved with the Equitarian Initiative through teaching a yearly workshop in Costa Rica as well as organizing and leading projects annually in Haiti and South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. This nonprofit provides sustainable care to working equids and training for their owners.

Outside of work and volunteerism, I love riding, hiking and most of all spending time with my husband and two sons.

Stephanie Miesen, DVM

I grew up in Richland Center, WI and spent a lot of time in the hills of Darlington WI on my grandparent’s farm.

Upon graduating high school, I attended UW-River Falls where I majored in Animal Science and competed for the collegiate rodeo team. During this time, I worked at veterinary clinics, horse boarding facilities and trained horses. After my time at River Falls I relocated to attend the UW Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, where I continued to train horses and barrel race in my spare time.

Upon graduation in 2008 I was lucky enough to be hired by Country View Veterinary Service, which transitioned to Country View Equine Clinic in 2017. I am so fortunate to be practicing in an area with so many conscientious owners and amazing animals. I particularly enjoy working with animals that require special health care needs, such as geriatric, neonatal and those with chronic diseases. I try to educate the owners so they can better help their animals remain healthy for as long as possible.

Outside of work I continue to enjoy training horses and barrel racing. I look forward to seeing if my two children, Emil and Rosie, enjoy horses as much as I do. Or maybe they will prefer cows like my husband Mike!

Laura Anderson, DVM, CVSMT, CVA

I grew up on a small hobby farm in Platteville, WI. Like many other equine enthusiasts, my love of horses started at a very young age. My grandpa surprised me with a very naughty pony when I was around six years old.  I’ve known many good horses since then, but it was the eventual passing of her first foal a few years later that sealed the deal on my decision to become a veterinarian one day.

During the course of my journey to become a veterinarian, I was lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time in both Texas and Colorado where I met many good friends and mentors in the equine industry. I graduated from Colorado State University with special interests in sports medicine and rehabilitation, podiatry, and integrative therapies, although I enjoy all aspects of being an equine veterinarian. 

I will be forever fascinated with how horses move and the importance of good biomechanics. It was this interest that led me into veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, which has been part of how I practice for several years now. I am passionate about combining both traditional lameness therapies, VSMT and acupuncture in a way that makes the most sense for the horse and whatever challenge they may be faced with. I love continuing my education so I can better the life of the horse.

Outside of work I enjoy life with my family which consists of my husband Jake, our two children Eli and Lexi, our farm, and all the animals that come with it.  I am lucky enough to not only have married the love of my life, but a good horseman too.  We spend most of our life riding, raising, and training our horses with the kids.  

Marie Sikora, DVM, CVA, CVSMT

I am originally from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, and began riding horses at 7 years old taking lessons at a hunter jumper barn. I tried many disciplines throughout my 4-H years but have found my passion in Polo learning with the UW- Madison Polo Club during my undergraduate years of college. I now compete with the Madison Polo Club using my Thoroughbred, Rocket. I also spend summers showing draft horses with my Husband, Daine and his family.

I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin- Madison in 2014 and received my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in 2019. In the Spring of 2018 I attended the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and received certification in veterinary acupuncture upon graduation. Most recently I became certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT) through The Healing Oasis Wellness Center in 2021. My clinical interests include equine reproduction, dentistry, lameness and integrative therapies including acupuncture and VSMT.

I also have a special interest in helping the working equid population of the world by volunteering through Equitarian Initiative. I routinely travel to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to help provide veterinary care to horses and educate community members about equine health. 

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my Husband, Daine and our son, Justin. I love trail riding, hiking, and spending quality time with Lakota our Cattle Dog who came home with me from Pine Ridge a few years ago. 

Carli Denton, DVM

I grew up in Manitowish Waters, WI and began taking hunter jumper riding lessons in Pony Club when I was 7 years old. The veterinary care and horse anatomy portion of our rating tests was always my favorite part! Since then I’ve known I wanted to become an equine veterinarian.

I graduated from UW-River Falls in 2019 where I majored in Biomedical Sciences and competed for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team. During this time, I was fortunate to find various work opportunities at veterinary clinics and was able to take my childhood pony, Pongo, along with me to continue riding outside of school.

I received my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in 2023. Upon graduation, I was hired by Country View Equine Clinic. I consider myself very fortunate to be welcomed into such a supportive group of doctors, veterinary technicians, support staff and clients. Senior horse care, dentistry and lameness have been my favorite areas of practice, although I enjoy all aspects of equine medicine.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my fiancé, Justin, working on our farm, hiking and camping. I recently acquired a Thoroughbred, whom I am learning a lot from and hope to get back into jumping competitively with one day.

Rachelle Eugster, Certified Veterinary Technician

I have been a part of the Country View Family since 2005 as a large animal vet tech. I have a B.S. in Animal Science with an Equine emphasis from UW River Falls and I am also a graduate of MATC’s Veterinary Technician Program. With 17 years of experience of giving riding lessons and working with people, I love client communications and caring for hospitalized patients.

For the last 20 years I have been a co-owner and operator of my family’s seasonal produce farm in Brooklyn. Outside of work I enjoy outdoor activities with my 11 year-old daughter and 2 year-old son such as fishing, stand up paddle boarding, cross country skiing and playing with the horses

Ashley Larsen, Certified Veterinary Technician

I was born and raised on a family farm in Verona, Wisconsin. At age 4 I began showing horses. Throughout my childhood, most of my weekends were spent at horse shows. After turning 15 I joined the Country View family, knowing that someday I wanted to work in the veterinary field. 
In 2009 I graduated from MATC’s Veterinary Technician Program. My primary veterinary medicine interests include lameness and radiology. 

My husband Evan and I live on a 10 acre farmette in Evansville, along with our four children - Sean , Levi, Steele and Brinley. We share our farm with a border collie and our three horses. I now spend my weekends with my family and friends, horseback riding, working on home improvement projects and attending the occasional Wisconsin Paint Horse Club (WPHC) show.

Emily Gefke, Certified Veterinary Technician

I have worked at Country view since I was 17, and in May of 2018 I graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at MATC. I love my role as a large animal technician, in which I get to work with horses, other farm animals, and awesome people! 

I live in Oregon with my two goats, two dogs, one cat and two horses. In my free time I love to ride my horses Ginger and Rusty.

Rachel Bolender, Veterinary Assistant

I was born and raised in Stoughton, Wisconsin on our family dairy farm. I got my first pony when I was 10 years old and have been horse crazy ever since! I currently have 2 horses, an Appaloosa named George, and a Paint named Ben. George came to me as a very green broke colt and I have had the pleasure of working to develop him into the horse he is today, now enjoying him as my competition horse in Working Equitation.

I currently live in Brooklyn, WI with my husband Zach and children Kaden, Jace, and Rhett. When we aren’t spending time with the horses, the farm finds another way to keep us busy - raising and showing Simmental cattle.

Sam Behr, Veterinary Assistant

I graduated from Belleville High School in 2022 and am currently studying at Madison Area Technical College to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.

Doc Holiday

I joined the team at Country View Equine Clinic in 2017 as a young kitten and quickly grew into the job title of Supervisor of Veterinarian, Staff, Dogs and Clients. I, of course, am perfect at my job.