Meet The Owner
Allie Ruppert
Owner and Care Provider
Neigh Care, LLC is the support, dependability and experience that you have been looking for to trust your horses with.
Everyone needs a vacation. They also need a sitter they can depend on to fill in for them while they are away. Neigh Care has the time, experience, and the desire to help other horse and pet lovers get a break when they need it.
Allie was an assistant barn manager to 40 horses at Twin Tree Farms in Pendleton, SC. From retired 3-day eventing horses to schooling ponies, she has wrapped legs, administered antibiotics, administered daily IV eye medications and dressed puncture wounds. She has a keen sense to notice when something is off and can identify an abscess and doctor the hoof as needed.
Anything can happen when you are away and she knows what to do if your horse is cast in their stall or there is a break in the fence. She has certifications from USC Aiken in 8 areas including Equine Nutrition, Health & Disease, Hoof Health, and Equine Behavior. Allie has been riding hunter jumper and dressage since she was a child and has schooled eventing as an adult. She has reintroduced an injured horse into a lesson program and has worked boarder’s horses while they travel. While you are away, you can be assured that your pets are as important to her as they are to you.
A career isn’t work if you love what you do. Allie Ruppert was a medical microbiologist for 10 years, but she discovered that happiness is having a career centered around your passions. For her, that means being outside, helping others, and being around horses. Taking care of your pets comes naturally to her.
Meet The Team
Kayla
Wise and responsible beyond her years, Kayla has been a dependable feeder at a local equine barn for 5 years and has a keen eye for when something doesn’t seem quite right. She has 4 years of pet sitting experience and will be part of the trident vet tech program this coming fall. Her aspiration is to continue working with horses for years to come.
Emily
Having ridden and owned horses for years, Emily is comfortable with supplements, meds, hoof wraps/soaks and general equine wellness. She comes into this knowing how to spot and handle emergency situations and is a veteran to farm chores.
Her own dogs and cats have health needs and she is no stranger to administering daily pet meds. Emily is all too familiar with their importance when it comes to your pet’s care.
Heffalump
Customer Support
A fluffy 12-yr-old mutt. The only reason she’s still working is for the benefits. No guarantee customer support will ANSWER your concerns, but she will listen to them as long as you rub her belly the whole time.
Woozle
Quality Control specialist
14-year-old Siamese who knows quality when he sees it. He makes sure everything is purfect. If the quality of your pet’s care is not up to paw, he will be sure to let me know.
Buck
Head of Security
Allie’s 3-year-old rookie bodyguard who hates being more than 5 feet away from her. He specializes in protecting the office from squirrels and loud winds.