Today we’d like to introduce you to Tina Riddle.
Hi Tina, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Husband-and-wife team David and Tina Riddle of Tomball, Texas, began their journey with The Breeder’s Assistant, an equine breeding school dedicated to teaching students from around the world how to successfully manage their own breeding programs. Their comprehensive curriculum included training in equine ultrasound, deep horn insemination, embryo transfer, stallion semen collection, as well as semen shipping and freezing.
As they worked closely with their students, the Riddles recognized that not all mares were conceiving and saw that the emerging technology of ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) was rapidly becoming an essential tool in modern breeding. Believing integrity would be key in this advancing field, they established a laboratory in 2023 to support their students’ continued success.
Today, Equine IVF proudly serves hundreds of horses and their owners, producing high-quality embryos under the guidance of one of the world’s leading embryologists, Marc Maserati, who serves as the laboratory’s expert director.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The journey has not been without its challenges. Establishing an ICSI laboratory requires a significant investment, and David and Tina made the bold decision to reinvest all of the proceeds from their successful academy into launching their new venture. One of their greatest challenges was finding the right team—embryologists who shared their values of integrity, faith, and an exceptional work ethic.
That search led them to Gayle Williamson, a talented and compassionate Senior Embryologist, and Taylor Ward, a highly organized and energetic Junior Embryologist. Together, this dedicated team has made the Riddles’ risk well worth it.
As the sole owners of Equine IVF, David and Tina carry the full responsibility—and the freedom—of their business decisions. Without outside investors, they are able to prioritize excellence, ethical practices, and the well-being of their team above all else.
As you know, we’re big fans of Equine IVF, LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
With a combined 70 years of experience among our embryologists, equine education instructors, and supporting staff, our team at Equine IVF has quickly become a name you can trust in the equine reproductive industry. Our mission is to maximize your chances of a live foal being born by utilizing the latest technology at the hands of our “EMBRYOLOGY DREAM TEAM.” Our team of skilled reproductive specialists brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for excellence to every aspect of equine reproduction.
What matters most to you? Why?
Equine IVF’s motto is Education, Compassion, and Integrity.
We believe that education empowers our clients to make informed, confident decisions about their breeding programs. Throughout every step of the process, our goal is to keep clients fully informed and involved.
Compassion lies at the heart of what we do. We genuinely share in our clients’ dreams of bringing their ideal foal not just to the tank—but to life on the ground.
And above all, we strive to be a company known for integrity. In a field as technical and precise as assisted reproduction, trust is everything. Our clients can be confident that we preserve only the highest-quality specimens and that we communicate openly and honestly—whether the news is good or bad.
Pricing:
- Aspiration: 1500
- Lab Fee: 1200
- Embryo Development: 1000
- Vitrification: 350
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.equineivf.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552529840892
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/109033410/admin/dashboard/
- Twitter: https://x.com/TinaRiddle26262
Image Credits
Group Picture: Paul Olle
Embryo Picture: Equine IVF, LLC
Injection Picture: Equine IVF, LLC
