Meet the Piedmont Equine Practice Partner Veterinarians, Associates,
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of The Piedmont Equine Practice in The Plains, VA. We’re pleased to provide exceptional care for your horses.
Tabitha Palmer
Vet Assistant Supervisor

Tabitha was born and raised in Leesburg, Va. Her parents trained racehorses when she was very young. She grew up going to the track and spending time at the training center in Middleburg. Her first pony was a mini horse by the name of Dynamite she received when she was two. She always been dedicated to a life with horses and has enjoyed them throughout her life. Her father transitioned from trainer to huntsman for the Fairfax Hunt where he was huntsman for 15 years. Tabitha whipped in for him for 9yrs. She helped exercise, train, and care for the horses and hounds. When her father retired, she pursued jobs as a barn manager and worked extensively with foxhunters and racehorses and is a long-time client at Piedmont Equine. She has always been interested in veterinary medicine, so joining Piedmont seemed to be a natural fit to further her education.
Gabriela Kazyak
Pharmacy Assistant and Vet Assistant
Gabriela was born in Fairfax Virginia and currently lives in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, with her family and her 2 Vizslas.
Gabriela's equestrian story began in the Netherlands, where as a child she experienced the rich tradition of European horsemanship. Under the guidance of local trainers, she developed a solid foundation in flatwork, jumping technique, and horse management. Returning to the United States, she continued to refine her abilities, ultimately competing successfully in hunter/jumper ring, training off the track thoroughbreds and working as a riding instructor.
Outside of work, Gabriela loves spending time with her dog , Tessa and going on trail rides with friends. She also enjoys road trips and cruises in her Camaro. Gabriela is very excited to be a part of the Piedmont Equine team working as
a pharmacy technician and vet assistant.
Claire Ledbetter
Vet Assistant

Claire was born and raised in Warrenton, Virginia, and has been passionate about horses and riding hunters since she was a child. She loves learning something new every day at work and helping equine patients feel at ease at the clinic.
She attended Virginia Tech for three years and worked towards a degree in animal science with an equine emphasis, before deciding to come home to work and gain experience in the horse world. During her time at VT she rode on both the hunter and western IHSA teams and enjoyed participating in the Equestrian Club and VT Clay Target Club. In her free time, she loves riding, birding, hiking and spending time with her beloved chocolate lab Regina (affectionately called Reggie).
Ester Atkins
Vet Assistant


