Our Staff

We are as different as night and day but united by our love of horses. The sight, smell and feel bring a smile to our faces and caring for them brings joy to our hearts.

Equine Professionals

The daughter of an Air Force navigator Dr. Cook grew up in a military family where families are relocated on a regular basis The family bounced from Georgia….

Carlos Gallegos 5 Aug 22

In March 2022 Carlos joined the staff of Central Georgia Equine Services where he has been a tremendous asset. His natural horsemanship skills…

Jessie-Bolster-DVM-3-7-26-23

Dr. Jessie Bolster was raised in Valdosta, GA and attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine…

Rick Talbert

Farrier

Rick is a certified farrier with the American Farriers Association. He owns and operates Talbert Farrier Services and is the staff farrier for Central Georgia…

Veterinary Assistants

Our veterinary assistants have our backs and yours too! We spend hours training so that they are prepared to assist with procedures, set up equipment, run lab tests, restock our trucks and treatment room and medicate patients. For the safety of everyone our assistant will hold your favorite horse while the doctor performs examinations and treatments allowing you to focus on your veterinary visit.

Alexandra Downs

Support Staff

It takes a village to run a veterinary clinic! From accounting to telephones our office staff handles appointments, inventory, billing and customer care. Our barn crew works as a team to feed, clean and care for our patients. Behind the scenes the grass is mowed, fences are mended and our facilities are cleaned and repaired. Meet the people who make our jobs so much easier.

Teresa Owens

Secretary/Receptionist

The love of horses brought Teresa Owens to CGES three years ago to work as our Secretary/Receptionist. Growing up in Ohio, Teresa started showing in lead-line classes…

Fred Cook

Accounting

Central Georgia Equine Services was founded by the husband and wife team of Fred and Charlene Cook in 1988. Raised in Columbus, GA Fred joined the Air Force and served…

Alan Sorrow

Maintenance

A native of middle Georgia Alan grew up in Warner Robins. After graduating from Northside High School he was hired by the Coca Cola Company. He served the company…

Stable Attendants

We are equally proud of our staff of stable attendants who lovingly take care of each horse here at Central Georgia Equine Services. Promising young people in high school and college learn business skills, professionalism and the value of hard work here. Young mothers scan my patients like only a mother can. Over the years we’ve been proud to have started the careers of successful young people who have obtained  Doctorates in Veterinary Medicine, Masters Degrees in Poultry Production and Animal Science just to name a few.

Macey Holleman

Coleen Warren

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