These are the overarching themes of my life: the love of the horse; a love of endurance sports; a love of veterinary medicine; and the drive to capture these loves with the written word. At crucial opportunities I have let my life long passions guide my decisions, including my choice of career in veterinary medicine. Growing up and living in a rural community I have personally seen the difference a veterinarian can make in the community and I want to similarly serve my community as a veterinarian. As a veterinarian I want to be known for my focus on education, preventative medicine, and superior communication. I will devote significant time and resources to community education and my cont...