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Who Uses Merritt & Associates


"Keith Merritt and his staff at Merritt & Associates have been my veterinarian for the past nineteen years. In that time I have had the privilege to learn that his integrity, knowledge, dedication and commitment to the care of horses is unsurpassed by any. He is a key part of my operation and greatly appreciated."

— Lynn Jayne Hunter/Jumper Trainer


"Merritt & Associates has the best combination of the latest diagnostics and treatments with vets that really have a sixth sense for caring and maintaining horses."

— Katie Kappler Hunter/Jumper Trainer


"The word is "trust". Ten years of keeping our horses sound and healthy whether it was an AQHA World Champion or just a trail horse builds a trust you can't beat."

— Brad Kearns Quarter Horse Trainer


"The thoroughbred race world is very fast paced and competitive. I can't afford to have my horses out of work for long. Merritt & Associates helps diagnose any problems and comes up with a treatment plan that makes sense. Their diagnostic equipment is state of the art and the veterinarians are familiar with the racing industry. The hospital is only 11 miles from Arlington Park which makes it very convenient ."

— Michael Stidham Thoroughbred Racehorse Trainer


"Merritt & Associates keeps all of our performance horses working up to their full athletic ability. The veterinarians there are excellent and really care about the needs of our clients and their horses."

—Thomas Cerra Hunter/Jumper Trainer


"For over 10 years I have looked to Merritt & Associates to keep my dressage horses healthy and competing at the highest levels. I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most well known vets in the country and in Europe and I have yet to find the same level of expertise that Dr. Merritt and his staff have been able to provide."

— Ryan Yap Dressage Trainer


"Without Dr. Merritt I couldn't do my job, his expertise is invaluable to me."

— Corey Hendrickson Reining Horse Trainer


"Merritt & Associates provide the state of the art equipment to service our needs in the equine show world. We show Quarter Horses extensively year round, and Dr Merritt and his staff have provided outstanding service to accommodate our needs to keep our show horses on the road and competitive, without jeopardizing the welfare of the horse. We are very lucky to have them in our area."

— Dianne Eppers Quarter Horse Trainer


"Working with Merritt & Associates as an integral part of our team allows us to stay at the top of our game. It is amazing how much we can accomplish with our horses when we work together."

— Steve Schaefer Hunter/Jumper Trainer



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