David A. Meirs II, V.M.D.President![]() |
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Richard S. Meirs, V.M.D.General Manager![]() |
Dr. Richard S. Meirs is a 1982 graduate from the Veterinary School at the University of Pennsylvania.
After graduation he became an associate of Walnridge Equine Clinic alongside his father, Dr. David A. Meirs, II.
He grew up closely involved in the Standardbred racehorse industry, and with the Standardbred breeding farm
and equine clinic that his father had founded. Today Dr. Meirs is the the Director of Walnridge Equine
Clinic P.C., and General Manager of Walnridge Farm, Inc. Dr. Meirs’ primary focus in practice is reproductive
work with with both stallions and mares, as well as elective surgical procedures, such as arthroscopic surgery,
foal orthopedic surgery and upper airway procedures. Dr. Meirs enjoys golfing and hunting when he has a moment
away from the farm and clinic. |
Jan Henriksen, D.V.M. |
Dr. Jan Henriksen is a 2006 graduate of Ross University. He completed the final year of his veterinary education at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Henriksen grew up intimately involved in the standardbred racing industry as his father is a noted trainer of trotters. After being born in Norway, his family came to the states when he was 3 years old, and he has lived in New Jersey ever since. He completed his undergraduate studies at West Virginia University. Dr. Henriksen’s primary interests are equine sports medicine, primarily focusing on standardbred racetrack medicine. In addition to practicing veterinary medicine, he enjoys horse racing and golf. |
Bruce N. Barnes, V.M.D. |
Bruce N. Barnes, VMD grew up in the small town of Cranbury, NJ and worked many years with his family to raise, buy, sell and train horses. In addition, Dr. Barnes gained more horse experience while working on the Walnridge farm crew during the summers between college semesters. He earned an undergraduate's degree in Animal Science from West Virginia University and his Veterinary Medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Palmer Award in Equine Medicine and Surgery. After completing his veterinary degree, he began working as an associate veterinarian for Thoroughbred track practice of Devine and Evringham based out of Monmouth Park. In 1991, Dr. Barnes returned to Walnridge which, according to him, is "the yard stick by which all other practices are measured", and has called it home ever since. What makes Walnridge so special? Well, according to him, "It's two things. First, it's the expectation of excellence established by Walnridge Founder, Dr. David Meirs, which we all strive to live up to today. Secondly, it’s the unique diversity of our clients and patients which range from Thoroughbred and Standerdbred race horses to back yard pleasure horses, from large 100 plus broodmare breeding operation to one or two horse mom and pop outfits, from minutes old new born foals to 35+ year old friends." Dr. Barnes is a Past President of the NJAEP and served several years on the Executive Board of the NJVMA. Dr. Barnes lives in Cream Ridge with his wife and two children and enjoys many outdoor activities like hunting, skiing and kayaking. |
Walnridge Farm Staff |
Walnridge Equine Clinic Staff |
Joe Isaac |
Lynne Manger |
Barbara Smith |
Pam Schmidt |
Roe Schroeder |
Colleen Boyanowski |
Neva Giannini |
Carla Bird |


Walnridge Equine
Clinic P.C., and General Manager of Walnridge Farm, Inc. Dr. Meirs’ primary focus in practice is reproductive
work with with both stallions and mares, as well as elective surgical procedures, such as arthroscopic surgery,
foal orthopedic surgery and upper airway procedures. Dr. Meirs enjoys golfing and hunting when he has a moment
away from the farm and clinic.