Our Doctors
Battenkill Veterinary Equine P.C. PO Box 112, 518 State Rte. 29 and 40S, Middle Falls NY 12848 phone: (518) 692 - 2000 after hours answering service (518) 692 - 2000 or 1 (877) 770-5416 Fax: (518) 692 - 7554 info@battenkillequine.com
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Dr. Christi Hill
Dr. Hill is originally from South
Dakota. She holds undergraduate
degrees in Biology and Chemistry,
both obtained from Drake University
in Des Moines, Iowa in 1994. Christi
went on to Vet school at Iowa State
University, where she graduated in
2003 with a DVM degree. She then
completed a one year internship at
a surgical/medical referral center
near Portland, Oregon and came to
Battenkill Equine in January of 2005.
Dr. Hill has a special interest in
medicine and neonatal foal care.
Dr. Kurt Lutgens
Dr. Kurt Lutgens is the owner and founder of Battenkill Veterinary Equine. He
graduated from Cornell University Vet School with his DVM degree in 1978 and
began practicing on all large and small animals. He ultimately decided to practice
exclusively on horses in 1987. Dr. Lutgens has vast knowledge and experience in
all facets of Equine medicine and is especially proficient in lameness and
reproduction.
In his precious spare time he has raised three sons and enjoys boating, fishing
camping, scuba diving and working around his own farm.



Dr. Sarah Begley
Dr. Begley was born and raised in
Tennessee. She graduated from the
University of Tennessee College of
Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and
completed an internship in Equine
Medicine and Surgery at Peterson and
Smith during the years of 2001-2002.
Dr. Begely moved to Greenwich, NY in
2002. She has been practicing equine
medicine for over seven years, and has
a special interest in reproduction,
neonatology, and opthamology. Her
co-pilot "Lana" attends her on her calls
daily.
A lifelong horse enthusiast, Sarah is
currently training in three day eventing
and dressage with her Thoroughbred
Diego and former polo-pony, Dora.