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At all levels of performance and training, professional veterinary care and personal attention to your equine athlete is important to achieve your goals. Dr. Nostrant, Dr. Shen, and Dr. Branscomb and the North Bridge Equine team have exceptional knowledge of equine sports medicine and the ability to diagnose and treat complex lameness issues. 


Our doctors provide comprehensive veterinary care to the elite equine athlete, previous athletes now enjoying their golden years, and well loved companion horses. We are a compassionate and progressive veterinary practice that provides high-quality, personalized veterinary care.


 Let us be part of your team and bring out your horse's full potential! 

Our Veterinarians

Fred Nostrant, DVM

Dr. Fred Nostrant grew up on a farm in northern California where he was involved in 4-H and his family’s Quarter horse breeding operation. He became interested in equine veterinary medicine during his college years at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Dr. Nostrant graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and then completed an internship at an elite sport horse practice in Connecticut where he focused on lameness and general medicine. Dr. Nostrant started North Bridge Equine to focus on his interest in the diagnosis and treatment of complex lameness issues in the equine athlete and help both horse and rider meet their performance goals.


In 2018 and 2019, Dr Nostrant was invited to serve as the Team Veterinarian for the USA Dressage European Young Rider Tour.  The European Young Rider Tour culminated in the CDIOY Nations Cup competition at Hoff Kasselman in Hagen, Germany where young rider teams from around the world competed for top honors. Dr Nostrant was honored to have been selected and throughly enjoyed working with these exceptional young athletes. In September 2021 Dr Nostrant was invited to serve as Team Veterinarian for the USA Senior Dressage Team at the World Equestrian Festival at CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany. This fantastic horse show highlights the top level of equestrian sport in dressage, jumping, eventing and driving at one of the most amazing equestrian venues. Dr. Nostrant will continue to support Team USA and USA Dressage by serving as a Team Veterinarian in the lead up to the Paris Olympics in 2024.


Dr. Nostrant lives on a farm in Concord, Massachusetts with his wife, Erin Renfroe, who is an accomplished upper level Eventing rider and trainer. Along with their many horses on the farm they have four dogs and 3 cats. Erin spends her winters training in Aiken, SC and Fred travels back and forth to Aiken in the winter to work on horses and do some riding himself.


Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. Nostrant enjoys spending time on his tractor tending to the farm and working on his small collection of vintage Volkswagens. He is currently restoring a 1972 Super Beetle. 

Fred Nostrant, DVM

Dr. Fred Nostrant grew up on a farm in northern California where he was involved in 4-H and his family’s Quarter horse breeding operation. He became interested in equine veterinary medicine during his college years at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Dr. Nostrant graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and then completed an internship at an elite sport horse practice in Connecticut where he focused on lameness and general medicine. Dr. Nostrant started North Bridge Equine to focus on his interest in the diagnosis and treatment of complex lameness issues in the equine athlete and help both horse and rider meet their performance goals.


In 2018 and 2019, Dr Nostrant was invited to serve as the Team Veterinarian for the USA Dressage European Young Rider Tour.  The European Young Rider Tour culminated in the CDIOY Nations Cup competition at Hoff Kasselman in Hagen, Germany where young rider teams from around the world competed for top honors. Dr Nostrant was honored to have been selected and throughly enjoyed working with these exceptional young athletes. In September 2021 Dr Nostrant was invited to serve as Team Veterinarian for the USA Senior Dressage Team at the World Equestrian Festival at CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany. This fantastic horse show highlights the top level of equestrian sport in dressage, jumping, eventing and driving at one of the most amazing equestrian venues. Dr. Nostrant will continue to support Team USA and USA Dressage by serving as a Team Veterinarian in the lead up to the Paris Olympics in 2024.


Dr. Nostrant lives on a farm in Concord, Massachusetts with his wife, Erin Renfroe, who is an accomplished upper level Eventing rider and trainer. Along with their many horses on the farm they have four dogs and 3 cats. Erin spends her winters training in Aiken, SC and Fred travels back and forth to Aiken in the winter to work on horses and do some riding himself.


Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. Nostrant enjoys spending time on his tractor tending to the farm and working on his small collection of vintage Volkswagens. He is currently restoring a 1972 Super Beetle. 

Stephanie Shen, DVM

Dr. Stephanie Shen graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and subsequently completed an intensive one year internship at The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey.  Stephanie then stayed in Bucks County Pennsylvania and practiced high quality performance medicine prior to moving back to her home state of Massachusetts to join North Bridge Equine Associates, of which she recently became part owner. 


Stephanie has a strong interest in sports medicine with an emphasis on soundness management, injury prevention and whole horse wellness.  She has a special passion for ophthalmology and enjoys diagnosing and managing ophthalmic cases with the aim of vision preservation and long term comfort. 


Stephanie studied acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Florida and incorporates it as an adjunct to more conventional sports medicine practices and therapeutics for a more whole-listic approach to equine health and soundness.


When not working she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.

Stephanie Shen, DVM

Dr. Stephanie Shen graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and subsequently completed an intensive one year internship at The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey.  Stephanie then stayed in Bucks County Pennsylvania and practiced high quality performance medicine prior to moving back to her home state of Massachusetts to join North Bridge Equine Associates, of which she recently became part owner. 


Stephanie has a strong interest in sports medicine with an emphasis on soundness management, injury prevention and whole horse wellness.  She has a special passion for ophthalmology and enjoys diagnosing and managing ophthalmic cases with the aim of vision preservation and long term comfort. 


Stephanie studied acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Florida and incorporates it as an adjunct to more conventional sports medicine practices and therapeutics for a more whole-listic approach to equine health and soundness.


When not working she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.

Cory Branscomb, DVM

Dr. Cory Branscomb is excited to move back to her home state, having grown up in nearby Hopkinton, MA! Dr. Branscomb has primary interests in lameness detection and diagnosis, regenerative therapy, and rehabilitation. She is certified in chiropractic medicine for all species, with a focus on horses, from the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She graduated with both her veterinary degree and a degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri. After veterinary school, she completed a sports medicine focused internship at Virginia Equine Imaging, working with the highest level of equine athletes. Dr. Branscomb joins us after spending time working in New York, where she provided all facets of veterinary care including wellness, lameness, emergency, and hospitalization. 


In her free time, Dr. Branscomb enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her dog, Hunter. She enjoys snowboarding, gardening, and fishing. If she could be anywhere, it would be in the middle of the woods on a hike.

Cory Branscomb, DVM

Dr. Cory Branscomb is excited to move back to her home state, having grown up in nearby Hopkinton, MA! Dr. Branscomb has primary interests in lameness detection and diagnosis, regenerative therapy, and rehabilitation. She is certified in chiropractic medicine for all species, with a focus on horses, from the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She graduated with both her veterinary degree and a degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri. After veterinary school, she completed a sports medicine focused internship at Virginia Equine Imaging, working with the highest level of equine athletes. Dr. Branscomb joins us after spending time working in New York, where she provided all facets of veterinary care including wellness, lameness, emergency, and hospitalization. 


In her free time, Dr. Branscomb enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her dog, Hunter. She enjoys snowboarding, gardening, and fishing. If she could be anywhere, it would be in the middle of the woods on a hike.

Our Team

Sheena Kaleshian, CVT

Sheena grew up in Belmont, MA and has had a love of horses for as long as she can remember. She began taking private lessons in middle school, paying for them herself through high school. She joined the riding team in college and competed in the IHSA during her college career. After her sophomore and junior years, she taught riding lessons and basic horsemanship skills to kids 6-16 years old at a summer riding camp. Sheena graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science (Pre-Vet) with an equine focus. After graduating, she took the national board exam for Veterinary Technicians and became a Massachusetts certified veterinary technician.


Sheena previously worked in a small animal referral hospital in surgery and anesthesia and in general practice dealing with all aspects of veterinary nursing care. She decided to go after her long term dream of working in equine veterinary medicine and she loves the fact that she can help horses everyday now.


Sheena recently fulfilled another lifelong dream of owning her own Appaloosa with her trekking out to South Dakota to bring back her new horse, Freckles. When not at the barn , Sheena dabbles in sewing projects and goes hiking with her husband,  Armen, and two sons, Julien and Noah.

Sheena Kaleshian, Veterinary Technician

Sheena grew up in Belmont, MA and has had a love of horses for as long as she can remember. At a young age, she only wanted to attend summer camps with riding programs. She began taking private lessons in middle school, paying for them herself through high school. She joined the riding team in college and competed in the IHSA during her college career. After her sophomore and junior years, she taught riding lessons and basic horsemanship skills to kids 6-16 years old at a summer riding camp. Sheena graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science (Pre-Vet) with an equine focus. After graduating, she took the national board exam for Veterinary Technicians and became a Massachusetts certified veterinary technician.


For the next several years after, she worked in small animal referral and general practice dealing with all aspects of veterinary nursing care. She decided to go after her long term dream of working in equine veterinary medicine and she loves the fact that she can help horses everyday now.


Sheena recently fulfilled another lifelong dream of owning her own Appaloosa with her trekking out to South Dakota to bring back her new horse, Freckles. When not at the barn , Sheena dabbles in sewing projects and goes hiking with her husband,  Armen, and two boys Julien and Noah.

Morgan Trainor, Veterinary Technician

Morgan grew up in New Hampshire on a small family run horse farm. She was 5 years old when her parents finally gave in and bought her first pony named Eddie. Her passion for horses grew from there. She became a barn manager to a hunter/jumper farm in NH and then eventually at other farms in Massachusetts.


Morgan comes to the team with a lot of experience handling horses and a passion to keep learning all the things in the equine industry.

Morgan Trainor, Veterinary Technician

Morgan grew up in New Hampshire on a small family run horse farm. She was 5 years old when her parents finally gave in and bought her first pony named Eddie. Her passion for horses grew from there. She became a barn manager to a hunter/jumper farm in NH and then eventually at other farms in Massachusetts.


Morgan comes to the team with a lot of experience handling horses and a passion to keep learning all the things in the equine industry.

Allison Sedlock, Office Manager

Allison grew up in Northern California and expressed a passion for animals at a young age. At 9, Allison began riding lessons, where she worked both at the barn and by walking the neighborhood dogs in order to afford her riding. After moving to Massachusetts in high school, Allison began her show career in the hunter/jumper circuit, competing in shows throughout New England and qualifying for both Mass and New England finals. After graduating high school, Allison jumped into the horse industry as a rider and trainer, and eventually managing and grooming for top hunter/jumper riders and their horses. Allison graduated from Middlesex Community College in 2019 with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology and is excited to expand her knowledge of the horse industry through veterinary medicine.

Allison Sedlock, Veterinary Technician

Allison grew up in Northern California and expressed a passion for animals at a young age. At 9, Allison began riding lessons, where she worked both at the barn and by walking the neighborhood dogs in order to afford her riding. After moving to Massachusetts in high school, Allison began her show career in the hunter/jumper circuit, competing in shows throughout New England and qualifying for both Mass and New England finals. After graduating high school, Allison jumped into the horse industry as a rider and trainer, and eventually managing and grooming for top hunter/jumper riders and their horses. Allison graduated from Middlesex Community College in 2019 with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology and is excited to expand her knowledge of the horse industry through veterinary medicine.

Lexi Carnevale, Veterinary Technician

Lexi Carnevale grew up on the North Shore. She had a passion for animals since she could remember, especially horses. At age 9, she started to ride and take lessons. During high school Lexi showed competitively in the IEA circuit and traveled nationally.


She worked as an equine veterinary technician prior and small animal neurology technician. Lexi enjoys spending time with her family, friends, traveling and camping by the lake with her fiancé and their dog Miso.

Michele Hirth, Office Assistant

Michele grew up in Connecticut riding school ponies and collecting Breyer horses. As a young adult, the dream of having her own horse finally came true with Simon, an OTTB she had for many years. Now, Michele and her grey mare Maggie enjoy trail rides with friends and low-level eventing. 


A recently retired high school teacher, Michele works in the North Bridge Equine office a few days per week and helps around the farm. When not working or riding, she enjoys volunteering for a dog rescue, helping homeless dogs and humans find each other. 



Michele and her husband love their small 4-legged friends too, with three rescue dogs, four shelter kitties and one feral "Porch Kitty" that recently moved himself right into their home!

Lexi Carnevale, Veterinary Technician

Lexi Carnevale grew up on the North Shore. She had a passion for animals since she could remember, especially horses. At age 9, she started to ride and take lessons. During high school Lexi showed competitively in the IEA circuit and traveled nationally.


She worked as an equine veterinary technician prior and small animal neurology technician. Lexi enjoys spending time with her family, friends, traveling and camping by the lake with her boyfriend and their dog Miso.

Our support Team

Henry

 Daphne

Fiona

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