Meet Your Windmiller Equine Team!
Dr. McPherson & Honor
Dr. Lauren McPherson
Lauren McPherson, DVM, was born in Wexford, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. She moved to Schilde, Belgium when she was 8 where she first fell in love with horses and began taking riding lessons from a bi-lingual instructor. After returning to the US, Lauren rode, trained and competed in the Cleveland, Ohio area hunter/jumper circuit with her two thoroughbreds, Sparks and Honor. She graduated from Solon High School in 2007.
Lauren earned her B.S. in Veterinary and Biomedical Science from Penn State University in 2010, graduating with Honors. At Penn State, she worked at the Animal Diagnostics Lab and wrote an undergraduate thesis evaluating West Nile Virus vaccines and the immune response in foals. Prior to admission to vet school, Lauren worked as a veterinary assistant for her equine veterinarian. In 2015, she graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Following graduation, Dr. McPherson interned at Southwest Equine Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona. She then returned to Ohio as an Associate Veterinarian at Crum Equine Veterinary Service located in Lancaster, Ohio before starting her own practice. Dr. McPherson's primary interests are lameness and diagnostic imaging, preventative medicine, and ophthalmology (eye disease and medicine). Dr. McPherson is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).
In her spare time, Dr. McPherson loves watching movies and Cleveland Indians baseball, riding her horses, and spending time with family and friends.
Lauren McPherson, DVM, was born in Wexford, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. She moved to Schilde, Belgium when she was 8 where she first fell in love with horses and began taking riding lessons from a bi-lingual instructor. After returning to the US, Lauren rode, trained and competed in the Cleveland, Ohio area hunter/jumper circuit with her two thoroughbreds, Sparks and Honor. She graduated from Solon High School in 2007.
Lauren earned her B.S. in Veterinary and Biomedical Science from Penn State University in 2010, graduating with Honors. At Penn State, she worked at the Animal Diagnostics Lab and wrote an undergraduate thesis evaluating West Nile Virus vaccines and the immune response in foals. Prior to admission to vet school, Lauren worked as a veterinary assistant for her equine veterinarian. In 2015, she graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Following graduation, Dr. McPherson interned at Southwest Equine Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona. She then returned to Ohio as an Associate Veterinarian at Crum Equine Veterinary Service located in Lancaster, Ohio before starting her own practice. Dr. McPherson's primary interests are lameness and diagnostic imaging, preventative medicine, and ophthalmology (eye disease and medicine). Dr. McPherson is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).
In her spare time, Dr. McPherson loves watching movies and Cleveland Indians baseball, riding her horses, and spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer Cygan
Jennifer Cygan (Veterinary Assistant)
Originally from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Jennifer grew up with a love for all kinds of animals. She attended Urbana University to pursue a degree in physical training and secretly kept a cat in her dormitory for a full semester! After her time in Urbana, she graduated from Mt. Carmel College of Nursing in 2005 and now works in the surgery department for Mt. Carmel East part-time when she is not assisting Dr. McPherson.
Jennifer and her husband established their own 4H group in Fairfield County. The group currently has 11 members and she enjoys sharing her passion for all things animal by helping the next generation with a variety of projects that involve horses, sheep, pigs, cows, rabbits, chickens and reptiles. Her son and daughter participate actively in 4H as well.
Her family currently owns 4 horses (2 of which serve the local Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol unit), two sheep, several rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens, reptiles and even an indoor pet pig!
Originally from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Jennifer grew up with a love for all kinds of animals. She attended Urbana University to pursue a degree in physical training and secretly kept a cat in her dormitory for a full semester! After her time in Urbana, she graduated from Mt. Carmel College of Nursing in 2005 and now works in the surgery department for Mt. Carmel East part-time when she is not assisting Dr. McPherson.
Jennifer and her husband established their own 4H group in Fairfield County. The group currently has 11 members and she enjoys sharing her passion for all things animal by helping the next generation with a variety of projects that involve horses, sheep, pigs, cows, rabbits, chickens and reptiles. Her son and daughter participate actively in 4H as well.
Her family currently owns 4 horses (2 of which serve the local Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol unit), two sheep, several rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens, reptiles and even an indoor pet pig!
Rhyan Klima
Rhyan Klima (Veterinary Assistant)
Rhyan first started assisting Dr. McPherson as a shadow student in 2018, sneaking in every opportunity to learn when she was on break from college. She attended Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England, graduating in the spring of 2020 with a degree in Equine Sports Science. Upon her return to Ohio, Rhyan joined Windmiller Equine as a Vet Assistant. Hoping to pursue a career in equine medicine, Rhyan has aspirations to attend vet school and plans on applying this fall. In her spare time, she can be found snuggling her guinea pigs, studying chemistry, exploring the outdoors via backpacking, sailing, camping or horse riding.
Rhyan first started assisting Dr. McPherson as a shadow student in 2018, sneaking in every opportunity to learn when she was on break from college. She attended Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England, graduating in the spring of 2020 with a degree in Equine Sports Science. Upon her return to Ohio, Rhyan joined Windmiller Equine as a Vet Assistant. Hoping to pursue a career in equine medicine, Rhyan has aspirations to attend vet school and plans on applying this fall. In her spare time, she can be found snuggling her guinea pigs, studying chemistry, exploring the outdoors via backpacking, sailing, camping or horse riding.
Sky McGuffey
Sky McGuffey (Veterinary Assistant)
Schuylar (Sky) McGuffey, originally from Rochester, IN was active in 4H growing up showing beef cattle, sheep and goats. During high school, Sky worked nights and weekends in her Mom’s small animal veterinary practice. Sky developed a passion for leisure riding thanks to her aunt who introduced her and her cousins to trail riding. In 2009, Sky graduated high school as a member of the National Honor’s Society.
Sky earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University in 2013, graduating as a Dean’s Scholar with honors. While attending Purdue, Sky worked in the veterinary hospital as well as on a Belgian breeding and historic working farm where she developed a love for draft horses and learned how to harness and drive two horse teams.
After graduating from Purdue, Sky accepted a position in Agriculture transportation with JB Hunt. In 2016, while living in Virginia, Sky purchased the first horse that would truly be hers, Blue, and they began partaking in trail adventures throughout the Appalachian Mountains.
In 2017, Sky relocated to Columbus, OH to continue her career with JB Hunt. In 2019, Sky joined Windmiller Equine to be able to pursue her passion in veterinary medicine while continuing her career in transportation.
In her spare time, Sky enjoys trail riding and camping with her horses, Blue and Nacoma, as well as spending time with all of her dogs and traveling to see her friends throughout the country.
Schuylar (Sky) McGuffey, originally from Rochester, IN was active in 4H growing up showing beef cattle, sheep and goats. During high school, Sky worked nights and weekends in her Mom’s small animal veterinary practice. Sky developed a passion for leisure riding thanks to her aunt who introduced her and her cousins to trail riding. In 2009, Sky graduated high school as a member of the National Honor’s Society.
Sky earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University in 2013, graduating as a Dean’s Scholar with honors. While attending Purdue, Sky worked in the veterinary hospital as well as on a Belgian breeding and historic working farm where she developed a love for draft horses and learned how to harness and drive two horse teams.
After graduating from Purdue, Sky accepted a position in Agriculture transportation with JB Hunt. In 2016, while living in Virginia, Sky purchased the first horse that would truly be hers, Blue, and they began partaking in trail adventures throughout the Appalachian Mountains.
In 2017, Sky relocated to Columbus, OH to continue her career with JB Hunt. In 2019, Sky joined Windmiller Equine to be able to pursue her passion in veterinary medicine while continuing her career in transportation.
In her spare time, Sky enjoys trail riding and camping with her horses, Blue and Nacoma, as well as spending time with all of her dogs and traveling to see her friends throughout the country.
