ABOUT HUCK EQUINE CLINIC
Experienced. Reliable. Focused on Your Horse.
Huck Equine Clinic is a full-service veterinary practice dedicated exclusively to the care of horses. With decades of experience and deep roots in Missouri’s equine and agricultural communities, we understand that every horse — from backyard companions to performance athletes — deserves expert, attentive care.
Huck Equine Clinic is a full-service equine veterinary practice dedicated exclusively to the care of horses.
Founded by Dr. Linus Huck, the clinic has grown over the years into a trusted practice serving horse owners across the region. In 2008, Dr. Martha Ann Huck-Miller joined the team, helping expand both services and availability to meet the needs of today’s equine owners. Together with a skilled team of veterinarians and technical staff, Huck Equine Clinic is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality care built on knowledge, communication, and respect for the horse.
We offer comprehensive wellness care, diagnostics, and preventative medicine, along with extensive emergency services when it matters most. Whether you’re managing a busy barn, caring for a retired companion, or preparing for competition season, our team is here to support you with practical, owner-focused veterinary care you can count on.
At Huck Equine Clinic, we treat every horse like our own — our clients can rest easy knowing their animals are in the best care in the area.
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Our Team.
Meet the dedicated team behind Huck Equine Clinic. Our veterinarians and technical staff bring experience, compassion, and a true understanding of horse care to every appointment.
DR. LINUS F. HUCK
Veterinarian
Dr. Linus Huck — known to many clients as “Doc” — completed an accelerated pre-veterinary program through Southeast Missouri State University and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri in 1973. He began his career practicing mixed animal medicine at Skyview before founding Huck Equine Clinic alongside his wife, Becky.
Throughout his career, Dr. Huck has remained committed to continuing education and advancing equine care in the region. He was among the first veterinarians in the area to offer artificial insemination services and has a special interest in equine reproduction. Becky also played a pioneering role locally, becoming one of the first in the area to collect stallions.
DR. MARTHA ANN HUCK-MILLER
Veterinarian
Dr, Martha completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Missouri in 2008. After graduating from Mizzou, Dr. Martha moved to Colorado where she completed a yearlong internship at one of the most prestigious equine clinics in the world, Littleton Equine Medical Center. Here, Dr. Martha received advanced training in emergency care, internal medicine, surgery, lameness, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia and field service. Her special interests include ophthalmology, gastrointestinal disease, abdominal ultrasound, wellness/preventive medicine, and client education. Dr. Martha Ann Huck- Miller grew up in this practice. She is embarrassed that some of her clients may have even changed her diapers. Her love for horses was, as many put it, "an inherited disease." She began her riding career on a miniature Sicilian donkey, named Bonkey. As she got bigger, she began riding an old pony named Dusty. When Becky, Dr. Huck's wife and Dr. Martha's mother, bought the pony, Dr. Huck said, "That old thing won't live long enough to teach Martha Ann anything." Lucky for everyone, she did; and she taught Martha Ann a lot. Boy, He’s Outrageous was Martha Ann’s next equine friend. He carried her on trail rides, in 4-H drill team and finally, to a TWHBEA Versatility Championship, the first of six that she was to win. The TWHBEA awarded Dancing Spirit, a weanling filly, to Martha Ann as the prize for her first championship. This horse became a versatility champion herself and still lives today on Martha’s farm. Walking Horses provided Martha Ann with much more than blue ribbons. She gave riding lessons and conducted clinics for local children and adults, using the money she earned to pay for her education at Southeast Missouri State University and to buy her first car. Her life with horses at the clinic, in the show ring, and on the trails taught Martha the first essential knowledge a veterinarian must have: what is normal. Dr. Martha and her husband Robbie Miller, a team roper, own a small farm near Friedheim, which they share with Dancing Spirit, as well as Robbie’s two roping horses and his blue heeler, Molly. Rudy, her Boston Terrier, follows the tradition of all Huck dogs and accompanies her to work, where he is the clinic’s official greeter. When she can get away from the clinic, the couple enjoy spending time with family and friends, trail riding, going to team roping events, team sorting (on Dancing Spirit!), snow skiing, snorkeling and sipping sweet Missouri wine.
Heidi Burmeister
Veterinary Technician
Heidi grew upon a small family farm in Southern Illinois. She started working as a stall cleaner for a cutting horse trainer in 2005, and worked her way up to Loper and assistant trainer. She also worked for a horse breeder and trained horses there. Heidi also managed a barn for another breeder in the area she is from while she attended school. While working at these farms, she learned how to care for horses as well as how to handle them. Heidi graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2014 and has worked at Huck Equine Clinic since 2012. She has several horses of her own and is a creative artist. In her free time, she likes to explore nature photography and work on her hand-made jewelry.
Tristan Schmidt
Veterinary Technician
Tristan grew up in the Altenburg area, raised on a small cattle farm owned and operated by his grandfather and father. From a young age, he developed a strong work ethic and a deep respect for animal health and agriculture. He is a graduate of Perryville High School and went on to study Veterinary Technology at Murray State University. With hands-on livestock experience, Tristan brings practical knowledge and a calm, steady presence to his work. Outside of the clinic, he remains active on his own farm, raising cattle and sheep. He enjoys hunting, spending time outdoors, and continuing the rural lifestyle that shaped his passion for animal care.