We bring exceptional care to your equine athlete. Our evidence based sport horse medicine utilizes the latest therapies and modalities to optimize your horse’s performance and comfort.
Since 1999, Dr. Roland Thaler and his wife Bonnie have operated Metamora Equine, based out of Michigan. The practice area has grown to include the Traverse City and World Equestrian show facilities and top show barns across Michigan and Ohio, as well as North Carolina. Traveling to these barns regularly allows us to see and evaluate our equine patients and help their owners, trainers, and riders meet their competition goals. Our approach is forward-looking and proactive, emphasizing wellness and strength while heading off emerging issues.
Our service is distinguished by excellence in all aspects of our work. Leveraging 40+ years of experience in high-end sports medicine and a profound amount of continuing education each year, Dr. Thaler is at the top of his profession, a true thought leader among equine practitioners. Metamora Equine has become synonymous with elite care featuring the very latest equipment and most current practices supported by advanced back office technology and resources. Forming deep and trusted relationships with our clients and their horses, we provide evaluations and recommendations that allow them to ride with confidence.
Dr. Thaler is a widely recognized equine sports medicine specialist and industry leader. He’s dedicated his career to sport horses, co-founding Edelson-Thaler Equine Associates and then taking ownership of Metamora Equine PC in 1999. He is licensed in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina and Florida, and travels to barns and shows across the Midwest in practice.
Dr. Thaler is a sought-after expert. He sits on several professional and academic Advisory Boards and has shared his knowledge in professional presentations and articles. Passionate about veterinary advancement and continued learning, he has a reputation for being a leading-edge practitioner and early adopter of new technology.
Dr. Thaler graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and was an adjunct professor at Michigan State University in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Baker College in the Veterinary Technician Program.
Bonnie Thaler serves as the essential first point of contact for clients, guiding them with care, clarity, and a deep understanding of their horses’ needs. While Dr. Thaler provides the medical expertise, Bonnie manages the daily operations that keep the practice running smoothly. From scheduling appointments and coordinating logistics to responding to texts, emails, and last-minute changes, she ensures every client feels supported and heard. She also handles pharmaceutical orders, insurance documentation, invoicing, and travel coordination—while also serving as Dr. Thaler’s veterinary technician in the field.
With a sharp eye for detail and a heart for client care, Bonnie plays a vital role in maintaining accurate medical records and delivering the high-touch responsiveness that sets Metamora Equine apart. Often described as a sword, a shield, and the “Certified Secret Weapon,” she is committed to loving clients into the practice—through their horses.
