Alison Rode serves as office manager. She and Dr. Rode have been married for 40 plus years and she has assisted directly in the practice since 1998. A former trainer, instructor and dressage and event rider, she retired to the less risky life of administration while she and Dr. Rode raised their two children, Nathan and Amelia. Now both kids are grown, out of the house and pursuing their own successful (non-veterinary) careers. But Alison still has her hands full keeping tabs on Dr. Rode and the rest of the practice.
Photo courtesy Liz Callar.
Marcia Brody joined the Clarke Equine staff in 2021 after being a client for several years. She assists Alison in the office and with the horses as required. Her professional background is as a writer, editor and governmental affairs specialist. She holds a graduate degree from George Washington University and did her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
When not at Clarke Equine, Marcia can be found in the driver’s box for her commercial carriage company, Carriages of the Capital, which concentrates on weddings and special events.
Marcia has been a longtime fan of the rare Cleveland Bay horse, and breeds them for eventing and foxhunting. She runs the Mid-Atlantic Cleveland Bay Network and manages shows and promotional events each year on behalf of the breed.
When not at Clarke Equine or on a carriage, Marcia enjoys foxhunting and raising her young horses. She is also usually supervised by one or more of her Russell Terriers.
When not at Clarke Equine, Marcia can be found in the driver’s box for her commercial carriage company, Carriages of the Capital, which concentrates on weddings and special events.
Marcia has been a longtime fan of the rare Cleveland Bay horse, and breeds them for eventing and foxhunting. She runs the Mid-Atlantic Cleveland Bay Network and manages shows and promotional events each year on behalf of the breed.
When not at Clarke Equine or on a carriage, Marcia enjoys foxhunting and raising her young horses. She is also usually supervised by one or more of her Russell Terriers.
Morgan, with her horses Ducky, Whiskey and Joey, and her dog, Dippy.
Photo courtesy Can Cam Photography
Morgan Musser-Whitacre serves as the primary veterinary assistant for the practice. She started on a part-time basis in 2023 and was promoted to full-time basis later that year. Morgan was born on a Quarter Horse and Shorthorn farm in Gettysburg, PA. She now resides in Winchester, VA on another Quarter Horse farm with her parents. Her mother has over 30 years of Quarter Horse ownership and riding experience, and her father team ropes. Morgan has been barrel racing competitively since 2014, accumulating numerous trophies, saddles, buckles, and sportsmanship awards. She has 7 National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) world qualifications, 8 International Barrel Racing Association (IBRA) international qualifications, and 3 Virginia Cowboy Association (VCA) finals qualifications. She is currently a member of PA IBRA East, NBHA WV-05, and the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (AAEVT).
Location: 1236 Kimble Rd. Berryville, VA 22611
Phone: 540-955-9115
Fax: 540-955-9130
Business Address: P.O. Box 392 Berryville, VA 22611
Email: office@clarkeequine.com