Jane K. Dove

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT

“After looking down some different avenues, I am now very comfortable having found my niche as a primary care practitioner for horses,” said Dr. Christine Koch of North Salem, who likes the leisurely lifestyle of the local equine vet.

A WINNING TEAM

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:32:00 GMT

In the highly competitive world of top-rated horse shows, success is built on relationships. Two of the most successful trainers on the East Coast, Frank Madden and Steve Weiss, exemplify the principle of teamwork...

A SEPARATE PEACE

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:03:00 GMT

“I always wanted a special house,” Janice Strauss said as she sat in the charming kitchen of Peaceable Kingdom, her 1734 saltbox home in South Salem. “Both my husband Ted and I wanted the feeling of history around us. When you walk into this house,

COUNTRY SPLENDOR

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:28:00 GMT

“When I first saw the house 16 years ago, it was like loving arms reaching out to me,” said Ilene Scheer, owner of the magnificent Suttons Corners Farm in Bedford.

THE OTHER WHITE HOUSE

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:42:00 GMT

Sitting majestically on four acres in the historic Soundview section of White Plains, the large white Palladio style mansion known as Soundview Manor has been called “one of the crown jewels of the city.”

ANIMAL ER

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:54:00 GMT

With the holistic Smith Ridge Veterinary Center and the 24/7 Katonah-Bedford Veterinary Center and Animal Specialty Center, pet owners have plenty of options when Fido and Fluffy are under the weather.

THE SINGLE GUY

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:52:00 GMT

“My Bassett Hounds are very special to me,” said Brian Visokay of Putnam Valley.“I am single and think of them as my family. I enjoy each new generation and look forward to breeding and showing them. My interest never lags.”

PET CAREER

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:52:00 GMT

“From the time I was a little girl in California I wanted to be a vet,” said Carol Gamez, a partner in the thriving Georgetown Veterinary Hospital in Georgetown.

BEST IN SHOW

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT

More than 40 years after buying their first German Shepherd puppy, Nickroc’s Nikki, John and Nancy Vaught have built a national reputation for beautiful animals with sound temperaments...

NEW LEASH ON LIFE

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:48:00 GMT

“Neither of us deals very well with suffering,” said Bill Rossiter of Redding. “Animals often suffer at the hands of people, and my wife Mia and I try to do what we can to alleviate this by rescuing dogs and spreading the word about its importance to

TWO FOR THE (HORSE) SHOW

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:02:50 GMT

From their youth, Michael and Andre Dignelli have had a love of horses and riding. Now they share that love with others at Heritage Farm in Somers.