Lexington, KY – March 27, 2014 – The National Horse Show,  announced today that Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital has, for the fourth year, been named the Official Veterinarians, Farriers and the Official Veterinary Pharmacy for this year’s event, scheduled for the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on October 28 -November 2, 2014.

Lexington-based Rood & Riddle is a full-service equine hospital established in 1986 as a referral center for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care. Today, Rood & Riddle is known and respected throughout the world for its innovative and highly skilled treatment of horses.

The hospital facility at Rood & Riddle offers a full range of services including surgery, internal medicine, advanced diagnostic imaging, a focused Podiatry Center and a specialized Reproductive Center. The practice also provides ambulatory services (on-site care) for breeding farms, sport horse facilities, horse shows and events, with a variety of services, including emergency and preventative care, general reproduction, lameness, radiography, podiatry, and internal medicine.

Dr. Bill Rood and Dr. Tom Riddle formed a partnership in 1982 and four years later expanded their successful ambulatory practice by opening Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Today, Rood & Riddle is owned by 23 shareholders and includes over 60 veterinarians, including specialists that hold board certifications in surgery, internal medicine, theriogenology, veterinary practice (equine) and ophthalmology.

“Rood & Riddle is extremely pleased to once again serve as the Official Veterinarian, Veterinary Pharmacy, and Farrier for the upcoming Alltech National Horse Show,” Dr. Riddle said. “Rood & Riddle’s support of the National Horse Show underscores our practice’s commitment to the sport horse and our community.”

“With Rood and Riddle, we are very lucky to have one of the finest veterinary facilities in the world available close-by and always on call for our world-class competitors at the National Horse Show,” said National Horse Show Association President Mason Phelps, Jr. “As the NHS continues to grow in stature and popularity, we are honored to have them back with us for a fourth season.”

In addition to services provided in Kentucky, the Rood & Riddle sport horse veterinarians and podiatrists provide services in Wellington each winter and travel regularly to competitions throughout the eastern United States. Also, announced in September of 2013 Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga opened its doors recently in Saratoga Springs, New York offering a full-service referral clinic as well as an increased ambulatory presence in the upstate New York area.

Founded in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden, the National Horse Show is America’s oldest indoor horse show, firmly established as a major fixture on the national and international sports and social event calendars. The National Horse Show Association’s primary activity is the annual production of the National Horse Show and all ancillary events. Over the years, the National Horse Show has provided financial aid to many worthwhile charities.

For more information on the National Horse Show Association of America, Limited or the National Horse Show visit the website at: http://www.nhs.org.