Becker Equine was founded in 2020 as an exclusive ambulatory equine veterinary service serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. In 2021, the practice relocated to Texas and expanded into a full-service haul-in hospital on a 16-acre facility in South Navasota
Today, Becker Equine provides comprehensive equine veterinary care including emergency services, surgery, sports medicine, routine wellness care, and advanced reproductive services. In addition to caring for horses throughout Texas and the surrounding region, the practice also offers consulting services to veterinarians and equine professionals across the United States and internationally.
Our facility is designed to support high-quality patient care and performance evaluation, featuring:
- 14 stalls
- 11 individual turnout paddocks
- Round pen and working arena
- Two dedicated examination areas
- Industry-standard concrete lameness pad
- 24/7 monitored patient care
Our mission
To inspire and support horses and the people who care for them by delivering compassionate, high-quality medical and surgical veterinary care through every stage of life — from birth through retirement.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We treat every horse and owner with empathy, dignity, and respect. Each patient receives the same level of care we would expect for our own horses.
Excellence
We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary medicine, outstanding client service, and meaningful collaboration within the equine industry.
Integrity & Clarity
We believe trust is built through honest guidance and transparent communication. Clear, informed conversations are central to our approach to care.
Dedication
We are passionate about helping horses and their partners perform, recover, and thrive at every level.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Rolf Becker Modesto, VMD, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Large Animal
Veterinary Medicine Doctor (VMD): Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana – Brazil
Internship: University of Minnesota; Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Research Fellowship – Comparative Orthopaedic Research Lab – University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center
Residency: University of Minnesota
Dr. Dane Tatarniuk, DVM, MSc, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons – LA (consulting veterinarian)
Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Western College of Veterinary Medicine – Canada
Internship: Littleton Equine – Colorado
Residency: University of Minnesota
Dr. Juan Samper, DVM, MSc, PhD, Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists (consulting veterinarian)
Our Staff
Jose Novelo, DVM (Patient Care Manager / Researcher)
Lucas Sobral, DVM (Breeding Manager)
Yvette Solares (Front Desk)
Claitlan Beyer (Front Desk)
Kirby Tappe, EDP
Reinaldo Contreras (Veterinary Technician)
Juan Pablo Salazar
Jesus Sierra (Barn Manager)
Luis Fernando Medina (Veterinary Technician)