About Topline Animal Services and Rehab, LLC

  Sara Carter – Founder, Educator, and Equine Rehab Specialist

Sara Carter is the founder and lead Rehab Therapist. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the equine industry, Sara brings a rare blend of practical horsemanship, academic rigor, and holistic healing to every client she serves.

Her journey began in the saddle—riding before she could walk and teaching since the late 1980s. She has helped countless riders achieve their dreams, specializing in disciplines such as dressage, eventing, jumpers, hunters, equitation, western basics, gaited horses, pleasure riding, colt starting, trailer breaking, round penning, problem solving, and confidence-building for fearful or special needs riders. She previously held certifications as a Special Olympic Coach, PATH Intl Instructor, and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

Sara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a Pre-Veterinary Medicine focus and is certified in a wide array of advanced therapies, including:

• Equine & Canine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy
• Kinesiology Taping
• Cold Laser Therapy
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Neuro-Myofascial Release
• Equine Rehab Therapy
• Veterinary  Thermography
• Geld Scar/Groin Release

She is also a Certified Instructor for Equi-First Aid USA and Principles of Equine Nutrition, sits on Equi-First Aid USA’s Advisory Board for Bodywork and Rehab, and serves as a Simply Equine/K9 GA Brand Ambassador. Her ongoing research with TransAgra explores innovative nutritional support for EPM horses.

Sara’s integrative approach combines bodywork, biomechanics, nutrition, herbal therapy, and biofeedback to support recovery and long-term performance in animal athletes. She collaborates closely with veterinarians, farriers, and trainers, believing deeply in the power of communication and teamwork.

She regularly teaches educational classes and clinics across the Southeast, has written for national industry magazines, and speaks at public events to empower owners with knowledge and confidence in their animals’ care.

Currently, Sara is expanding her expertise in Equine Muscular Rehab, Saddle Fitting, and Ozone & Cryotherapy, while also publishing curriculum for one of the schools she attended and contributing to active research projects.

With a lifetime in the saddle and a relentless drive to keep learning, Sara Carter offers clients the best of both worlds—science-backed healing and intuitive horsemanship, all rooted in compassion and results.

"Top line has improved the health of my horses. They are able to physically perform movements they couldn’t do. One of my horses could not be ridden and now she is pain free. Sara even got on her for me to help work out her issues." 

Alice

"You will never find a more knowledgeable, ethical, or highly skilled practitioner. Sara has the lifetime of experience to be able to fully understand the demands placed on my horses and the best way to implement a plan that works for us. "

-Carole

 "Sara is very knowledgeable and does a great job helping us find the root cause of any issues we are having with any of our horses and get them corrected.  She collaborates so well with the chiropractor and nutritionist to get our equine partners in tip top shape. Highly recommend!!"

-Dawn 

 "Sara’s broad spectrum of knowledge regarding physical and emotional rehabilitation is unsurpassed! She has been a game changer for all 4 of our horses who have a wide range of complex situations. I feel blessed that our paths of crossed and I highly recommend her!" 

-Nicole

 "Sara is so passionate about her work and so dedicated to educating and empowering owners while truly blazing the way for multi disciplinary collaboration! She listens she cares she loves your horse with you and celebrates all the changes and wins along the way! She is an incredible human and will redefine what it is to be an equestrian"

-Missy