Dr. Renschler | Horizon Equine

Dr. Janelle Renschler grew up in northern Indiana as a horse lover from a young age. She was introduced to horses at her relatives' quarter horse ranch in Idaho. She majored in animal science at Purdue University for undergraduate studies, participating in the collegiate equestrian team and polo club and taking private dressage lessons. She went on to study veterinary medicine at Purdue, graduating in 2001. After some time in small animal practice, she returned to academia to pursue research and advanced training in pathology.

Dr. Renschler spent many years working in systemic fungal diagnostics as the veterinary director at MiraVista Diagnostics, collaborating with academic veterinarians on studies, advising practicing vets on diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections, and writing/publishing. She also worked as a scientific writer at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Formal Education

2001 D.V.M., Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine

2006 Ph.D., Indiana University School of Medicine (Pathology & Laboratory Medicine)

2009 Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (clinical pathology residency training at North Carolina State Univ.)

Certifications

Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist (cVMA), CuraCore Academy

Veterinary Botanical Medicine Consultant (VBMC), CuraCore Academy

Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation Practitioner (CVMMP), Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute

Selected Other Training

Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy & Education (current student), Academy of Equine Dentistry, Optimum Laser Therapy course, Equine Myofascial Release I and II courses (EquiLearn Institute), Equalign Equine course (fascial tools, kinesiology taping), Whole Horse Hoof Trimming program, NRC Plus equine nutrition course

Licensure

Veterinarian license, Indiana 24006075A

Memberships

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)

Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA)

American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA)

So, what brought a pathologist back to equine practice?

Simply put, it was destiny and a mare named Sapphire.

Sapphire has been Dr. Renschler's heart horse and greatest teacher. In the process of trying to "fix" her issues, she kept gaining knowledge and realized that there was a better way to approach horse health than what was solely taught in vet school. This turned into a passion and a calling to help other horses and their owners!

Dr. Renschler lives on a 47-acre farm with her husband, 4 horses, and various other animals (geese, chickens, cats, and dog). She is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for restoring native plants and regenerating the soil. She rides and trains her horses with a focus on dressage and biomechanics. As of late 2022, she is training in equine osteopathy and will be incorporating osteopathic manipulative medicine into her daily practice.