About Us
Meet Dr. Guardia
Accomplished equestrian, veterinarian, and equine performance partner
Dr. Ciera Guardia is a lifelong equestrian and dedicated equine veterinarian with a passion for keeping horses sound, comfortable, and performing at their best. A native of Bellville, Texas, Dr. Guardia has spent her career specializing in equine sports medicine and orthopedics, treating horses from backyard companions to elite FEI athletes. Outside of work, she finds joy in riding her young horse, Willow, who is just starting her competitive career.
Her hands-on experience spans multiple disciplines, including jumping, dressage, eventing and hunter/jumper. She is an FEI Official Veterinarian and is licensed in multiple states. After her peers nominated her to be a committee member for the American Association of Equine Practitioners Performance Horse Committee, she was later appointed the chair of that committee in 2025. In this leadership role, she continues to give back to the equine community and serves as a passionate advocate for the horse.
Before veterinary school, Dr. Guardia was a competitive FEI dressage rider and assistant trainer. While in college she took the reins in a new direction and worked at top competitions across the U.S. supporting equine athletes as a veterinary assistant. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University.
After a decade of supporting equine athletes in the Houston, Texas area, she made the move to Lexington, Kentucky, to serve its thriving sport horse community. Dr. Guardia brings her expertise directly to you, offering advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation plans, and in-depth care in the comfort of your own barn. She believes in treating each horse as an individual and works closely with owners, trainers, and farriers to develop tailored plans that support long-term soundness and success.
Whether your horse is a high-level athlete or a well loved companion, Dr. Guardia is proud to be part of your team.
Service Areas
Top of the line equine sports medicine in our area
Dr. Guardia is proudly serving the farms surrounding the Greater Lexington area with a focus on providing equine athletes with the detailed, personalized care they
deserve. Our team frequently travels to barns in regions such as Georgetown, Paris, Midway, and Versailles communities. While we can’t guarantee availability in every area, we encourage you to reach out even if your location isn’t listed.
Outside of Kentucky, Dr. Guardia works at horse shows across the country, including Wellington and Ocala, Florida; Traverse City, Michigan; Thermal, California; Houston, Texas; to name a few.
Industry Involvement & Recognition
American Association of Equine Practitioners
Performance Horse Committee Chair
Fédération Equestre Internationale
Official Veterinarian
Texas Equitarian Project
Co-Leader
International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology
Member
Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association
Member
American Veterinary Medical Association
Member
FAQs
What areas do you serve?
The short answer is farms surrounding Lexington in areas like Georgetown, Paris, Midway, and Versailles. Dr. Guardia frequently travels to other areas and even different states to see horses so if you don’t see your area on the list, still reach out and we’ll let you know if there’s anything we can do for you.
What types of services do you offer?
We are a full service equine veterinary practice and offer everything an equine hospital would including examinations, joint injections, regenerative therapies, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, and more. We do not offer emergency or reproductive services.
What does mobile sports medicine mean?
We bring the doctor’s office to you. All of the equipment we need to perform any type of service is packed in our truck and we perform all services in the convenience of your property.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call, text, or message us and we’ll contact you to schedule an appointment.
Do you offer emergency services?
We do not offer emergency services, but we can recommend emergency veterinarians and clinics in your area.
Do you offer reproductive services?
We do not offer any type of reproductive services at this time but we are happy to refer you to someone in your area that does.
What is a pre-purchase exam?
A pre-purchase or pre-lease exam is a thorough examination that Dr. Guardia will perform for any horse you intend on purchasing. With all of the equipment needed, Dr. Guardia will check the horse inside and out to give you all the information you need to make a purchasing decision.
Will you work with our trainer or farrier?
Absolutely! We collaborate with your full team to offer comprehensive care to ensure the best results for your horse.
