Susan’s Story

“horses have always been at the heart of everything I do.”

Susan Conner is a licensed veterinarian technician (LVT) and a certified equine massage therapist, serving Rockbridge county and surrounding areas. Susan’s animal passion stems from a lifetime of involvement, both as a medical professional and avid competitor in the hunter jumpers and reining worlds. Her diverse knowledge as a LVT, barn manager and now, certified massage therapist has given her unique opportunities to help animals in various ways.

In graduating from Bridgewater College with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management helped guide her on what it takes to run a business. She then went on to earn a degree in Veterinarian Technology from Eastern Wyoming College, which would teach her how to care for all kinds of animals, both big and small. In 2017, Susan decided to take her education one step further and become a certified equine massage therapist through Equissage; an approved provider with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage Bodyworkers (NCBTMB) and is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Since earning her certification in massage therapy she has continued to build a client base within several different equine disciplines.

Susan currently lives and resides at her farm, Blue Cedar Farm, with her three dogs, three cats and six horses, with hopefully, a few more ponies on the way!

Not only does Susan have an impressive knowledge base, but she has been given many opportunities to work with the best in the equine industry. Some of those people and places include:

  • Externship at Montana Equine - Referral Hospital

  • Mobile Veterinary Practice -Treats Performance Horses in Texas

  • Joe Fargis, Equestrian Olympian, Middleburg, VA

  • Paul and Wendy Matthews, Charlottesville, VA

  • Tracy Magness, Grand Prix Rider, Hughesville, MD

  • Olin and Sally Armstrong, Hidden Hollow Farm, Verona, VA

  • Barn Manager for Gordon Reistup and the Washington and Lee University Equestrian Team