Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
- Distinguished Educator Award (Academic) 2021, American Association of Equine Practitioners Academic Award
 
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) (RCVS) Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1983
 
Current Professional Activities
- Veterinarian/Farrier - Virginia Therapeutic Farriery, Keswick, Virginia
 
- Consultant – Virginia Therapeutic Farriery Consulting Service
 
Honors/Awards
- Nominated and voted onto the AAEP Mentor Honor Wall 2024
 
- The South African Veterinary Association's Gold Medal 2019
 
- AAEP President’s Award 2009
 
- International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame 2005
 
- Sir Fredrick Smith Memorial Lecture London 2003
 
Marital Status
Children
- Jendaya Regina O'Grady, DVM. Born June 8,1995 Virginia Tech - DVM 2021 Texas A&M - Internship 2021-2022 Emergency medicine clinician CARE Charlotte NC
 
Hobbies
- Writing
 
- Fly Fishing
 
- Hiking
 
- Landscaping
 
Pets
- Looking for that special canine
 
Favorite Quote
"One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions" - Grace Hopper
What I Like Most About VIN
A mecca of credible veterinary information that is available 24/7 and the camaraderie of all who participate on VIN.