Dr. Paula A. Horne, a 1984 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, has served the equine community with her expertise, compassion and dedication.  Dr. Horne resides in Purcellville with her children, Ginny and Trey.  With three horses, six dogs and a cat, it is obvious she is dedicated to the care and welfare of animals.  She is active in the local pony club, has hosted events at her farm, and has bred many nice foals through the years.

Dr. Horne has worked hard building her ambulatory equine practice.  Along with her experience in lameness, purchase exams, and reproduction, she developed a comprehensive health care plan.

Dr. Horne also teaches equine dentistry to recent veterinary graduates through the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

With the expansion of the practice, we hope to meet many new people in the small animal clinic as well as new equine clients in the Winchester area.  We encourage everyone to stop by and see our expanded facility."

Shannon DeArmas, D.V.M.

Shannon DeArmas, DVM, is a 1998 graduate of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.  For the past twelve years she was an associate of Coddle Creek Animal Hospital in Concord, North Carolina.  Her special interests are in Ophthalmology, internal medicine and reproduction.

Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. DeArmas trained and cared for exotic animals including the training of an elephant.  Before that she was an assistant trainer at November Hill Farm in Keswick, Virginia.  She studied with numerous dressage trainers including Gerd Zuther, of Va., Ulrich Schmitz of Arizona and Major Andres Lindgren of Sweden.  She continued her interest and expertise in Dressage over the years and has trained through Grand Prix.  Her retired Grand Prix horse, which she had for 27 years, recently passed away at the age of 31.

Her hobbies include photography and she loves to travel.  She has a 6 year old son named Ryan and is down to just three cats.

Dr. DeArmas is glad to be back in Virginia and is looking forward to meeting all our clients.

Christina Piola-Rouse, D.V.M.

Dr. Christina Piola-Rouse graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and joined the practice as a small animal associate veterinarian.  She grew up in Connecticut and received her undergraduate degree in biology from Fairfield University.  She moved south for veterinary school and quickly became an avid Hokie fan although she is still a New England girl at heart!)  Following vet school, she relocated to Fairfax County and has been treating the pets of Northern Virginia ever since.  She is eager to share her knowledge and compassion with the wonderful clients and patients at Hoof & Paw.  Her special interests include client education and preventative health care, internal medicine, cardiology and geriatrics.  When she's not in the hospital, she spends as much time as she can with her husband, Devin, their two  rescued dogs, Mozart and Summer and their cat Reeses.  In her spare time, Dr. Piola-Rouse enjoys reading, cooking, exercising and an occasional shoe shopping trip!

"I started in veterinary medicine in 1993 as a receptionist/veterinary assistant.  I joined Dr. Horne in 1996 as a Practice Manager and have enjoyed being a part of her successful, growing practice.  I grew up in Loudoun County, enjoying English riding and being a part of pony club and 4-H.  I graduated high school in Sierra Vista, AZ, where I was introduced to high school rodeo and the Quarter horse.  Missing Virginia, I moved back home and married a childhood friend and had three wonderful boys, Jeremy, Joey and Jarod.  Never forgetting my love of the Quarter horse, I became involved in team penning and am a member of USTPA, NTPC AND TSTPA.  I have enjoyed a lot of success competing both locally and nationally.  I also enjoy showing our old cars and participating in cruise ins with my husband, Dennis."

Alice Rowan Magaha joined our staff in November, 2005.  She brings her expertise in design to our web site and her twenty years experience with horses to our staff.  Alice graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1970 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Art.  After serving seven years as an officer in the Navy, she became a professional rider, showing Pyewacket for 10 years on the "A" American Horse Shows Association's  hunter/jumper circuit. She and her husband, Tommy, managed Hedgeland Stable in Waterford for twelve years.  Chelsea and Megan joined to the family in 1985 and 1987 respectively.  When Hedgeland was sold, the family relocated to Berryville at Rockin' M Acres offering boarding, lessons and training. She designs the Newsletters, updates the website, updates our Healthcare plans along with various other duties.  In her spare time she draws graphic portraits of dogs, cats and horses.  Check out her drawings in the waiting room at our clinic.

Meg Bennett has been working with veterinarians since 1994 and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 1994.  She earned a Biology Degree from Mary Washington College and a degree in Veterinary Technology from Northern Virginia Community College.  Graduating with honors. Originally from Oakton, Virginia, Meg has lived in Montana, Dallas and Pennsylvania.  She and her family have now settled in Winchester.  She has been employed at our clinic since 2001.  Her family includes her husband, two young sons and a herd of dogs and cats.  She enjoys spending any spare time with her horse, Roanie, and is an avid football fan.  (GO STEELERS!)

"Since I was young, I've always wanted to work with animals, similar to my hero, Jane Goodall.  I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Art at East Tennessee State university.  I then continued my schooling in a Master's program, studying developmental anatomy of frogs (i.e. tadpoles during metamorphosis).  I spent a year in Tennessee working at a small animal clinic that gave me "on the job training."  I moved back to where I grew up, Leesburg, and have been working at Hoof & Paw since 2002.  I have two cats:  Lily and  Henry and a three-legged dog named Roo.  More than anything, I want to educate people on animal care and help them realize that their animals unconditional love is a privilege."

Amy Martin, LVT

My family moved to a small farm in Loudoun County in 1976. this move allowed me to own many pets including horses.  After attending the Washington Business School in Vienna, Virginia, I was a medical secretary for local doctors.  My appreciation and love for animals lead me to attending the Veterinary Technician Program at Nova Community College.  In May of 2006, I graduated Cum Laude with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Science.  Now I am combining my medical, office background and nursing skills at Hoof & Paw.  I enjoy helping horses, dogs and cats and their owners.  Sometimes helping includes a kind word or hug.  Other times monitoring anesthesia but whatever the tasks, I am rewarded in the knowledge that they are receiving the best veterinary and nursing care at Hoof & Paw. 

Theresa Davis hails from the wonderful town of Marshall, VA.  She has always had a passion for animals and attending the Veterinary Technology Program at Northern Virginia Community College allowed her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.  She began the program in 2008 and graduated in May, 2010 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science.  She passed her national boards with flying colors, allowing her to become a LVT.  Shortly after graduating, she embarked on her career with us here at Hoof and Paw.  In her spare time, Theresa enjoys riding and training young horses, as well as foxhunting, showing and spending time with her own horse, Hollywood.  She is also owned by 5 dogs, 8 ferrets and 4 cats: all of whom are rescues.  When Theresa is not consumed by animals, you can find her working on her truck or covered in dirt playing with some other toy.

Angie Frank, Veterinarian Nurse

Angie Frank was born in Lima, Peru, but grew up in Loudoun County, Virginia.  Since she could remember, she wanted to work in the veterinary field.  Her love for all animals makes her passionate for her chosen field, working and helping the doctors at Hoof & Paw care for their patients.  In her free time, she enjoys her family of 3 dogs 2 cats, a hamster and a 55 gallon fish tank.  She also enjoys dancing, traveling and eating good food.

Adrien-Lee Allen,

Veterinarian Nurse

Adrien-Lee was born in the Philippines and raised in a number of countries until the age of three.  At that time discovered horses and started showing in lead line classes in Massachusetts.  Through the years, Adrien-Lee has participated in horses related activities ranging from hunter-jumper to horse racing.  She currently owns a full service boarding farm in Leesburg.  She owns 14 horses and a number of pets to include:  Solo D. Pup, a 15 year old Jack Russell; Gooch D. Pooch, a  Pomeranian; with occasional visits from Angel D. Pup and Bella Roo, two more Jack Russell terriers.

Katie Icke, LVT

Katie Icke was born and raised in northern Virginia on her family's horse farm.  Her dream was to become an Equine Vet Tech since she discovered that there really was a career that involved several of her favorite things all at the same time:  road trips, loving on horses, and helping their owners.  She attended Northern Virginia Community College and graduated with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2010.  She passed her national board exam and is now doing what she loves best.  She is owned by several horses, chickens and a cat.  Her interests include horses, photography and chicken hugging.