Our Team
Where industry expertise meets multi-disciplinary care
Stable manager
Nikki Rowe
Nikki has over 40 years experience with horses. She has successfully ridden, trained, bred and shown horses for the past 25 years. She is an NRHA futurity/derby money earner and has successfully trained horses from her breeding program to become NRHA money earners and producers. She understands that a true foundation starts with a respectful, willing horse and reining principles are proven to be the best possible base for any discipline.
For the past two years she has managed River Ridge Stable, provided horsemanship lessons, clinics, and developed training schedules for horses to obtain optimal strength and fitness. She is pleased to shared her knowledge and experience with anyone visiting RRS utilizing the Aquatread, and other services we will provide. Let her know how she can help!
Veterinary care
Dr. Isaac Coohey
Isaac attended Oklahoma Horseshoeing School and started his farrier business in 2014. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Luther College and received his DVM from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
In addition to studying, he continued to provide farrier work to over 300 clients throughout Iowa. Following veterinary school, Isaac completed a rotating internship at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey, a clinic which works on many high-level performance horses as well as a variety of other disciplines.
Isaac has extensive experience with performance horses as well as general veterinary care experience. Areas of interest for Isaac include lameness, sports medicine, and podiatry.
In-house expertise & integrated care
Every horse is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, enabling a customized approach that supports both recovery and peak performance.
Racing performance
Designed with performance horses in mind, the AquaPacer provides structured, repeatable training that builds stamina and strength while supporting cardiovascular health throughout the winter months and beyond.
Power
Water resistance helps strengthen the muscles and soft tissues essential for powerful bursts of speed, maintains proper biomechanics, promotes greater joint flexion for more elasticity, and improves gait quality to support better balance.
injury recovery
The AquaPacer provides a safe environment to ensure fitness during recovery, helps diminish inflammation and improves circulation, therefore reducing injury recovery time. Water therapy reduces concussion and creates buoyancy which in turn protects and supports injured areas, while maintaining soundness in healthy animals.
Designed for comfort & convenience
Stress-Free for You and Your Horse
From the moment you arrive, our welcoming team is there to guide you, ensuring each horse is prioritized, pampered, and never rushed. Every session moves at the horse’s pace, creating a calm, supportive environment where comfort comes first.
Experience how easy exceptional care can be for both you and your horse. Simply reserve your spot online by selecting a drop-off time and completing the release form to give our team the information needed to deliver care tailored specifically to your horse.