VET ASSISTANTS

Kyle Scott

Originally from Brunswick County NC, Kyle grew up on the family farm where his mother was raised. He is a graduate of Cape Fear Community College with a 2 year Associate of Arts, college transfer degree. Growing up, Kyle always had an interest in horses and enjoyed riding occasionally with friends and neighbors who owned horses. In high school, he began attending hunter and western pleasure shows with a friend and soon purchased a horse of his own for pleasure riding.

While at Cape Fear, he began working at a saddlebred barn where he assisted the trainer and traveled with the barn to shows. Kyle joined the Reagan Equine team in September 2014 and has been attending horse shows with the team since then. In his spare time, he enjoys going on weekend rides.

Kelly Lockhart

Kelly is originally from Whitstable, England. She started riding when she was 4yo and continued until she found herself working at a saddlebred barn after high school. Kelly moved to the states at age 20 to continue working with saddlebreds, all the way up until 2023. From there she tried working at a small animal hospital but after just six months she realized her true passion was with equine veterinary medicine. When she’s not working, Kelly enjoys taking her chocolate lab, Harper, on walks as well as going to the beach.

Tiago Miglio

Tiago was born and raised in the interior of the State of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. His grandparents were farmers and raised horses and cattle. As he grew up on the back of a horse, his passion for these magnificent animals started at an early age. Tiago’s desire to study veterinary science led him to a city called Belo Horizonte, where he attended Veterinary College at FEAD (Faculdade de Estudos Administrativos). After graduating he started working in the field and soon got the opportunity to experience a training program with Equine reproduction in Weatherford, Texas, USA.

Once Tiago had the opportunity of working in the United States, he knew that at some point he wanted to come to live in this wonderful country. At the end of the program and back in Brazil, he took the residency test at the Brazilian Jockey Club, in Rio de Janeiro and started to work with race horses, thoroughbreds. Tiago completed his residency in Clinical Medicine and Equine Surgery at the Jockey, and was then hired and worked there for over 10 years. He then decided it was time to return to the USA, start the degree validation process and live the incredible experience of working with horses here.

Kerry Ring

Kerry is from Long Island, NY. She graduated with a bachelors of science in animal science at the University of Vermont in the Patrick Leahy Honors College, with a minor in chemistry and a concentration in equine studies. Kerry developed an interest for equine chiropractics and rehabilitation. During her college years she raised and trained service dogs. She moved to North Carolina after graduating to pursue her career in equine medicine. Kerry has been riding since 2015 and enjoys jumping.

Kaley

Kaley is from Wilmington, NC. She recently completed her bachelors degree at North Carolina State University, with a major in biological sciences and minors in animal science and business administration. It was during her undergraduate years where Kaley discovered her passion for equine medicine. She has plans to attend veterinary school and is looking forward to continuing her future in equine medicine. When she’s not working, Kaley enjoys going for runs and spending time with friends.

Katie

Katie is originally from Hillsborough, NC. She graduated from High Point University in 2022 with a bachelors degree in biology. She decided to take some time before applying to vet school in order to work and gain some more experience. Katie has had horses her whole life which led to her working in the equine veterinary field. What began as a vet assistant internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Kentucky, turned into a 2 year commitment as Katie stayed on to work night shifts in the internal medicine department. She then decided to return to NC and live in Wilmington to be closer to her parents. When she's not working, Katie spends time with her OTTB, Louie, and exploring with her chihuahua mix, Grizzly Bear. She also enjoys trips to the beach any chance she has!