Learning In Lexington
During the fall semester, Grace, a third-year veterinary student and VMBS ambassador, attended the Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar (OEPS) in Lexington, Kentucky, with seven fellow Equine Practitioner Club members. The three-day event, hosted by Rood & Riddle and Hagyard Equine Hospitals, offered a deep dive into the thoroughbred industry and introduced veterinary students from the U.S. and internationally to equine medicine.
She toured WinStar Farm, home to Triple Crown winner Sovereignty, and visited Keeneland Race Track to watch morning workouts and see the tunnel Secretariat once walked through. Throughout the seminar, she attended panels led by equine veterinarians and explored exhibitor booths, learning about topics ranging from emergency care to specialty medicine and work-life balance in the equine field. A highlight was practicing colic exam skills at Rood & Riddle using ultrasound and using an endoscope on a horse model. This experience opened her eyes to a fascinating aspect of equine medicine, and she encourages aspiring equine veterinarians to attend OEPS.
