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Dr. Bramlage Featured in The Blood-Horse
Rood & Riddle surgeon, Dr. Larry Bramlage is the feature cover story of the May 31, 2008, edition of The Blood-Horse magazine, a leading Thoroughbred racing publication. Dr. Bramlage is well known in the Thoroughbred industry both as an orthopedic surgeon and as a television media consultant during the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup races. In April, author Deirdre B. Biles spent 2 days following Dr. Bramlage through his busy daily schedule. In her article, she skillfully describes the daily routines providing readers with an inside view of a day in the life of an orthopedic surgeon at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.  The article also provides insight to the strong work ethic and teamwork of the Rood & Riddle veterinarians and staff. To read the full article, please click on the Blood-Horse image provided below.
Leaders in Education
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital is dedicated to education. Rood & Riddle veterinarians maintain the required education hours needed for their veterinary license and also participate in sharing information by speaking at education forums for veterinarians and horse owners. Staff members currently involved in educational leadership roles include Dr. Rolf Embertson and Dr. Brett Woodie who serve on the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Exam Committee. Committee members are involved with creating and administering the examination to veterinarians who have completed their surgery residency and fu... [ read more ]
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Becomes 2nd Sponsor of the 2010 Games
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will be the Official Equine Hospital and Veterinary Partner for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as announced today by the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. Rood and Riddle is the first sponsorship partner since Alltech became the Games' title sponsor."We are incredibly honored and excited to be forming this partnership with the highest level of horse sport in the international equestrian community," said Dr. Bill Rood, Hospital Director. "We are well prepared as a hospital to meet the variety of veterinary services that these World Championship hor... [ read more ]


Education Articles

Commonly Encountered Skin Disorders
Published in KEEP November 2007 Newsletter. [ read more ]
keep nwsletter11-07.pdf
Colic Prevention
Published in KEEP September 2007 Newsletter. [ read more ]
keepnwsletter9-07.pdf

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