Horses here for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games should not have any trouble finding a veterinarian at the Kentucky Horse Park.
U.S. Department of Agriculture vets, Kentucky state vets, vets from Lexington’s Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Fédération Equestre Internationale vets, volunteer vets, student vets.
“It’s the largest equestrian sporting activity that’s ever occurred in the U.S.” said Dr. Chris Newton of Rood & Riddle, the Games’ official veterinary partner. So it is likely to draw one of the largest gatherings of equine vets, as well.
Horse sports are inherently dangerous to both horses and riders; horses have been seriously injured and even died at previous Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Events as well as other equestrian events, so officials want to be prepared.
