Meet Our Team
Megan Tice
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Modern Mare, is an Arizona native with 18 years of equine reproduction experience. Having worked in the Rio Verde area as both a breeding manager and ranch manager for over 15 years, Megan is excited and proud to own this equine reproduction business in her hometown. Horses have been her passion since she started riding at 7 years old. Megan showed Arabians and hunter/jumpers as a youth and then got hooked on showing reining horses as an adult. She attended Cazenovia College in Upstate New York, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Business Management and a specialization in equine reproduction. Megan has also completed several certifications at the Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Laboratory. The high level of care and health of both mare and foal are Megan's main focuses and her expertise at Modern Mare.
Dr. Alexia Ferrante
Our resident Veterinarian who specializes in reproduction and neonatology.
Originally from Turin, Italy, earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Turin with a specialization in equine reproduction. Her research in dairy donkey reproduction strengthened her expertise in reproductive physiology and neonatal care. In 2023, Dr. Ferrante joined Southwest Equine as an associate veterinarian, focusing on advanced equine reproductive management and foal medicine.
Artemisia Calzolari (Misa)
Foaling & Neonatology Intern at Modern Mare.
Misa earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2024 and has a strong focus on equine reproduction, foaling, and neonatal care. Her thesis centered on equine reproduction with an emphasis on embryo transfer. She has gained clinical experience in small animal practice and international equine reproduction centers in the Netherlands and Estonia. Misa is passionate about foaling assistance and caring for newborn foals and is excited to support the Modern Mare team during the foaling season.
