They also provide support for other equine sporting events such as the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington.

[citation needed] W. Thomas Riddle, DVM, whose father was also a veterinarian, grew up in South Carolina[2] and graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978.

[7] In the spring of 2001, Riddle was the first to report on a number of cases of in utero foal deaths, referred to as mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).

Thousands of mares in central Kentucky were affected, resulting in an economic loss estimated to be as high $500 million.

Rood & Riddle participated in a number of studies and helped determine that eastern tent caterpillars were responsible for the outbreak.

[4][8] Other notable cases include: Although best known for their treatment of Thoroughbreds, Rood & Riddle is involved in all types of equine sports.