We’re celebrating the everyday caregivers: trainers, veterinarians, farriers, barn managers, horse owners and nutritionists, just to name a few. Their hard work and dedication help horses stay happy and healthy. With your help, we can Share the Care.
Kaylee Montone, DVM
Veterinarian
Cusseta, Alabama
For Kaylee Montone, DVM, horses have always been more than her profession — they’ve been her purpose.
Growing up in Tampa Bay, Florida, Dr. Montone spent her childhood in the saddle, showing hunter/jumpers and working at local barns. But even then, it wasn’t just the competition that captured her attention — it was the care. “Whenever the vet, farrier or acupuncturist came by, I was always right there helping,” she recalls. “I loved learning how to make horses feel their best.”
Amber Lockwood
Caretaker
Bumpass, Virginia
For Amber Lockwood, caring for horses is second nature. And although she grew up riding, competing and dreaming of being a trainer, those days have been replaced with simply enjoying horses.
“I loved all the horses I worked with as a rider, groomer and trainer,” Amber recalls. “It was fun to get to know them all. They each have things they like or dislike and their own unique quirks. But ultimately, over time I found I was drawn more to their care and not as interested in competing.”
Andy Painter
Farrier
Columbus, North Carolina
When Andy Painter was a kid growing up in South Carolina, he dreamed of being a cowboy. He spent time working on ranches and learning the rhythms of life around horses. He didn’t know it then, but that childhood dream would shape a lifelong calling — one built on trust, patience and care.
Fast forward to today and Andy has been a farrier for more than 20 years. Instead of rounding up cattle or riding across open plains, he spends his days working one-on-one with horses — tending to their feet, easing their anxieties and ensuring they stand strong. “Even though I don’t ride anymore, I still get to play cowboy all day,” he says.
Olivia Dixon
Equine Manager
Simpsonville, Kentucky
For Olivia Dixon, every horse has a story – and every story deserves a second chance.
As the Equine Manager at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Willow Hope Farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky, Olivia leads with empathy, expertise and an unwavering belief that no horse is beyond healing. Willow Hope Farm is home to the Equine C.A.R.E. program: Connect, Assist, Rescue and Educate. The team’s mission is to move horses from crisis into safety, provide rehoming support for owners in need and match horses with adopters who can offer them a brighter future.
Beverly Jovais
Barn Owner & Trainer
Santa Rosa, California
No matter what she’s doing — riding, training, coaching — there’s one thing Beverly Jovais of Chestnut Hill, LLC in Santa Rosa, California, is known for: caring deeply, for both horses and humans. That’s why she was nominated by a client to be honored by the Boehringer Ingelheim Share the Care program. Launched in the summer of 2025, the program recognizes special equine caregivers. With more than 300 nominations, Beverly’s stood out because of her commitment to building a barn family committed not just to riding, but to holding themselves to high standards.
The client who nominated Beverly for the recognition said, “Horses thrive under her care, and people are drawn to her warmth and integrity. Simply put, both horses and humans love her and her lifelong commitment to their happiness makes her truly exceptional.”
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