Graduated from Colorado State University in 1981. I worked as a mobile equine veterinarian in Tucson Az for 20 years. I paired up with an old family friend, Butch Fancher, and moved to Texas in 2000. We married, and together built The Whole Horse Veterinary Clinic and Rehabilitation Center in San Marcos, TX.

I worked there for another 20 years. We specialized in reproduction and osteopathy. Along the way, I was searching for more ways to help the horses I was treating. I became certified in Veterinary Homeopathy, Veterinary Acupuncture, Veterinary Chiropractic, Ozone Therapy, B.E.S.T. chiropractic methods, Equine Touch therapy, and Osteopathy. In 2017 we moved to Garwood Texas and built a smaller veterinary clinic, specializing in Equine and Canine Osteopathy. Our treatments for horses and dogs using complementary medicine have been extremely successful and rewarding. Osteopathy has been an amazing tool in our toolbox to help horses and dogs who have been unable to improve with allopathic treatments. In 2024, we added a veterinarian from Belgium to our staff. Shana Pinxten is now working with me at the clinic in Garwood. She has the same outlook on medicine as I do, and together we hope to publish research on alternative therapies to help horses perform at their best.

Shana does osteopathy on both dogs and horses. She is also working with ozone to treat wounds, bone spurs, and many other problems. You can read more about us and our clinic on our webpage, www.thewholehorse.com, or on our facebook page, The Whole Horse Veterinary Clinic and Central Texas Equine.


Dr. Shana Pinxten, DVM EDO CDO

Dr. Shana Pinxten is a distinguished veterinarian and equine osteopath originally from Belgium. Born in 1984, she grew up on a small family farm surrounded by animals, cultivating an early love for horses and dogs. By age four, she began horseback riding, later competing in jumping and eventing. In her teenage years, she developed a passion for dog training, excelling in agility and obedience competitions.

In 2009, Dr. Pinxten graduated with honors from Ghent University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Her career began in a mixed-animal practice, where she worked with small animals, horses, cattle, and even exotic zoo animals. In 2011, she established her own veterinary clinic, Dierenarts Shana Pinxten, in Meeuwen, Belgium. Specializing in small animals and horses, she broadened her expertise with advanced therapies including hydrotherapy, laser therapy, kinesiotaping, dry needling, and nutrition.

Seeking to enhance her skills further, Dr. Pinxten earned certifications as an Equine Osteopath (EDO) and Canine Osteopath (CDO) through the Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy in Germany. A dedicated educator, she also served as a teacher at the institute.

Dr. Pinxten’s passion for holistic care and innovative treatments brought her to the United States in 2023, where she joined the Whole Horse Veterinary Clinic in Garwood, Texas. There, she focuses on integrating osteopathy, ozone therapy, and acupuncture into veterinary medicine. She is committed to advancing research and educating clients and fellow veterinarians on combining holistic therapies with traditional medical practices to optimize animal health.

A proud member of the International Register of Equine Osteopaths (IREO) and the Worldwide Alliance of Equine Osteopaths (WAEO), Dr. Pinxten continues to pioneer holistic approaches to veterinary care.