Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics - Menlo Park

Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics - Menlo Park State of the art equine hospitals + mobile services from San Francisco Area to Monterey Bay.

Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics is staffed with highly skilled, caring and compassionate equine veterinary professionals. Our dedicated and experienced staff are proficient in multiple aspects of equine medicine and surgery with special emphasis placed upon advanced lameness diagnostics, imaging, sports medicine, surgery, and intensive care cases. Our veterinary team is dedicated to keeping your horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and other equines healthy.

Primitive horse boots—designed to protect hooves—were first invented around 400 BCE, using woven plants, leather, and ra...
07/30/2026

Primitive horse boots—designed to protect hooves—were first invented around 400 BCE, using woven plants, leather, and rawhide. The ancient Romans later developed a removable metal version called the “hipposandal.” Horse boot have come a long way ...

Check out this guide from “The Horse” on whether hoof boots are the right choice for your horse at: https://bit.ly/4h9PS6d

Emanuel "Manny" Soto was born and raised in Salinas, California. With two brothers and one sister, he is the youngest in...
07/26/2026

Emanuel "Manny" Soto was born and raised in Salinas, California. With two brothers and one sister, he is the youngest in his family. While working at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic in Salinas, Manny is attending Hartnell College, where he is pursuing a degree in Agriculture. He decided to work at SPEC because of his strong interest in horses. Having spent time around them for several years, he has gained valuable experience working with them. When not studying or working, Manny’s favorite activities include off-roading and spending time at the lake.

There are new features for riders participating in this year’s Day of the Horse Progressive Trail Ride: LUNCH and a day...
07/24/2026

There are new features for riders participating in this year’s Day of the Horse Progressive Trail Ride: LUNCH and a day stall are included in the registration fee ... and there's lots more! Get all the details and register to ride at:
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https://whoa94062.org/trail-ride/
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The Woodside Day of the Horse annually celebrates the unique equestrian heritage of Woodside and the extraordinary contribution horses make to the quality of life throughout San Mateo County. Made possible by a public-private partnership of Woodside-area Horse Owners Association (WHOA!), The Town of Woodside and generous Sponsors and Volunteers. Learn more at: https://whoa94062.org/day-of-the-horse/

Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics Veterinary Assistant Vivian Voss is from Aromas, California, and earned her Associate...
07/24/2026

Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics Veterinary Assistant Vivian Voss is from Aromas, California, and earned her Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from Central Coast College. Animals have always been a central part of Vivian’s life — especially horses. She’s been riding since she was just 6 years old and has experience in both Western and English disciplines. She says that growing up around horses taught her the importance of patience, responsibility, and building strong relationships with animals. At home, Vivian has horses, dogs, and cats, and caring for them has only strengthened her passion for animal health and well-being. Vivian reports that she feels incredibly fortunate to have turned her lifelong love of animals into a career. She enjoys building connections with both her equine patients and their owners every day.

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Please welcome Dr. Charlize Zuraek, our newest Staff Veterinarian!Charlize grew up in the Los Altos Hills. She began rid...
07/22/2026

Please welcome Dr. Charlize Zuraek, our newest Staff Veterinarian!

Charlize grew up in the Los Altos Hills. She began riding at 6 years old and soon began showing with her mom and grandparents in Reining, a sport that is very important to her because her family has always enjoyed it — and their horses — together. Charlize still has her gelding, Cornbread, who is now a retired trail and lesson horse.

After attending the UC Davis Pre-Vet Day, per the recommendation of her high school counselor, Charlize knew that she wanted to become a veterinarian. The Steinbeck veterinarians had been her family’s veterinarians while she was growing up, so while earning her BS in Animal Science with an Equine focus at UC Davis, Charlize spent plenty of time shadowing them, and was later a Veterinary Student Extern at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics.

Dr. Zuraek received her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, graduating with honors from the Phi Zeta Honor Society. While in veterinary school, she served as President of the Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and received the award for Clinical Excellence in Large Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Zuraek completed her internship at Austin Equine Hospital in the Texas Hill Country. Her professional interests include equine general practice, emergency medicine and critical care, ophthalmology, and reproduction.

In her free time, Charlize enjoys running (she recently ran her first 10K and is excited to train for a half marathon next), riding, cooking, and spending time with her family and her fiancé, Dominic.

Please welcome 2026-2027 Intern, Dr. Maya Desai!Maya hails from Los Altos, California, and grew up riding horses in the ...
07/21/2026

Please welcome 2026-2027 Intern, Dr. Maya Desai!

Maya hails from Los Altos, California, and grew up riding horses in the San Francisco Bay Area. She first got on a horse when she was just 4 years old, and by high school was doing Dressage and Eventing in the Woodside area, riding on her barn’s IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) Hunt Seat Team. Her mom is a small animal veterinarian, which may have helped influence Maya’s passion for medicine and helping animals and their owners.

Maya earned a BSc in Microbiology at the University of Michigan. She kept extra busy working in a small animal emergency clinic and riding for the University of Michigan Equestrian Team for four years. Dr. Desai added her DVM/BVetMed at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK, riding with the Royal College Equestrian Team for her three years there. She is eager to figure out what her specific area of interest is within equine veterinary medicine while doing her Internship at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics.

While Maya has never owned her own horse, she hopes to in the future. She currently lives with her black cat, Sid, who came into her life when she was in high school. Maya loves yoga, hiking, and getting coffee with friends.

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Please welcome 2026-2027 Intern, Dr. Courtney Griffin!Courtney grew up on the San Francisco Peninsula, in the Los Altos...
07/18/2026

Please welcome 2026-2027 Intern, Dr. Courtney Griffin!

Courtney grew up on the San Francisco Peninsula, in the Los Altos Hills. Her love for horses began with riding, which she started when she was just 5 years old. Early on, she developed an appreciation for their intelligence and gentle nature. The more time she spent around horses, the more she knew that she wanted to build her career around them, which she started exploring by working at dude ranches in Wyoming and Arizona.

After achieving two BS degrees, in Biology and German, at the University of Michigan, Dr. Griffin earned her DVM at the St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Texas A&M. During veterinary school, she focused on equine medicine through ambulatory rotations and electives, gaining experience assisting with hospitalized, emergency, and ambulatory cases. She plans to continue as an ambulatory equine veterinarian, caring for both general and emergency patients. She enjoys being outdoors, thrives on the variety that comes with equine veterinary practice, and likes the opportunity to build relationships with both horses and the people who care for them.

Courtney rides Western, but does not currently have a horse, nor (alas) any other animals of her own. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, cooking, and gardening, and is glad to be back in Northern California with her family.

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The Fence Work Shootout, featuring a traditional single fence work competition for a $2,000 prize and custom belt buckle...
07/17/2026

The Fence Work Shootout, featuring a traditional single fence work competition for a $2,000 prize and custom belt buckle, kicks off the Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic at the Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club (https://trailandsaddle.club/map/). Scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM, this spectator-friendly event includes a Galante Vineyards wine bar and a silent auction.

To enter, please visit: https://eea.trailandsaddle.club/ranch-horse-classic/ -shootout

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