Claudia Sonder, CVM

Board Member, Equine Specialist

Claudia is a board member of Connected Horse and the Equine Specialist for the program. She has worked with numerous research teams, advancing the health and welfare of horses during her tenure as Director of the Center for Equine Health at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sonder currently practices in Napa, California, as an associate of Napa Valley Equine.

Claudia graduated from Tufts University in 1990 and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She sits on multiple boards advocating for horse welfare, safety, and understanding, including Sunrise Horse Rescue, Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Napa Community Animal Response Team.