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www.texasequineva.com | 12 Glenn "rode for the brand." ere is no way to measure the effect of his loss. ere is no way to properly honor all that he did for horses, veterinary medicine and the western lifestyle. I personally struggle with how I can honor the life of one of my best friends in a way that would be acceptable to him. e only acceptable answer for me is to try to live my life more like his. If we all do this, the world will be a better place. Michelle Bessire, DVM, ABVP-Equine Brock Veterinary Clinic Dr. Blodgett So much was learned from a man that said such few words! e confidence that Dr. Blodgett instilled in me as a young veterinarian will never be forgotten. e first little bit came at a local café where we were eating with Bo Brock. is was the first of many times that Bo reminded Dr. Blodgett (in front of me) that years ago Dr. Blodgett admitted he had picked the wrong intern and instead I ended up at Brock Vet Clinic in Lamesa, TX rather than the 6666 Ranch. Dr. Blodgett just smirked and nodded his head. Over the years Dr. Blodgett would so kindly call me to let me know they were sending us a horse or ask my opinion on a case. I can't thank him enough or even begin to explain how much confidence this gave me to know that he trusted me. He truly is a legend and I'm so proud of everything he taught me in such few words! Eleanor Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP Iron Horse Veterinary Consulting Senior Advisor & Consultant, Animal Policy Group Professor & Dean Emerita, Veterinary Medicine, Texas A & M I miss Dr. Glenn Blodgett desperately, and I am certainly not alone. It seems surreal that he is no longer with us in this world. While he was here, he le a huge footprint on humanity and leaves as large a void as he departs. With his Texas Panhandle upbringing, Glenn exemplified the heart and soul of that special, enduring region. He honored his family, was loyal to his friends, and was honest in business relations. He lived the cowboy code of ethics like no other. He was authentic, punctuated by common sense, progressiveness, and innovativeness. He commanded respect and admiration widely, from those who reported to him locally to the royalty he encountered globally. He set the standards of excellence in the veterinary profession, the horse industry, and life. But there is so much more to Glenn. I cannot finish describing him without including the lighter side. His sense of humor was understated yet infectious. e subtle smile, the vivid twinkle in his eye, and the occasional bold laugh defined his joy in living. One would never suspect him as the instigator of practical jokes, but he was guilty repeatedly. One of my cherished and prevalent memories of Glenn included sitting around our fire-pit, which he called cowboy television, as we pondered the complexities of life and their solutions, always based upon integrity and compassion. Glenn made me better, as he made us all better individuals and professionals. e ripple effect of his life, his reach, and his impact is as astounding as it is immeasurable. He was my friend and my colleague. ere was only one Glenn and will never be another like him. He was most assuredly unique. Jim Ware Former president of Triangle Sales and Western Bloodstock I don't believe any person in the colorful history of AQHA has brought as many different disciplines together as did Dr. Blodgett. He was as knowledgeable about cutting, cow and ranch horses as he was racing horses. at mixture was what created the magic at the 6666 Ranch…from the number of mares bred annually, to the results of the Return To e Remuda Sale. We won't ever see another Dr. Blodgett in our lifetimes. Johnny Trotter Former AQHA President President of BAR-G Cattle Co. When asked to comment about Dr. Glenn Blodgett, I first asked myself, "Where do I start?" As with so many he knew, my memory is flooded with many years of fond recollections of my mentor, partner and close friend. I knew him first and foremost as a God worshiping,caring loving husband, father and grandfather. He was, in his slow, intelligent, analytical way, the most understanding friend and one of the best men I have ever known. As a husband and dad, I had the utmost respect of the way he loved and cared for his family. As a horseman and veterinarian, he always knew the correct answer and possessed a vast knowledge of equine families and historical genetics and traits. As Mrs. Anne Marion's Horse Manager of the Burnett Ranches LLC, he always had the utmost respect for her, the ranch and had their best interests as his top priority. I am reminded daily of the thing about him I respected and was amazed by the most…His ability to remain calm in the midst of any storm, no matter how bad or goo the event or situation. When his old friend and iconic stallion, Tanqueray Gin, ended his career, his comment to me was, "All good things come to an end." When One Famous Eagle won the Los Alamitos $2MM Futurity, while all the excitement, screaming and backslapping was going on, he looked at me and said calmly, "It's real gratifying to be associated with you and this horse." So as of November 20, 2022 a really good iconic thing has come to an end. We have all lost a Great Man, Great Veterinarian, Iconic Horseman, and a Great Friend. I fully intend to see him again someday. But until then, "It's been real gratifying to be associated with my best friend and that horse." I thank God for the blessing of my friend Dr. Glenn Blodgett. Chris Ray, DVM, MS, DACVS 113 Equine ere have been two veterinarians in my career that I have tried to emulate, Glenn Blodgett being one of them. I mean this both professionally and as a person. He was the kindest man I have ever met as well as one of the best veterinarians I have ever known. I can't think of anyone that has had more affect on the Quarter Horse performance world then him. ere are not enough superlative adjectives in my vocabulary to adequately describe Glenn as a human and a veterinarian. Our profession is not going to be the same without him and I hope that before he le us he realized the extent of his legacy. ere are several stories I could share, but those are best told with friends over a shot of tequila. You will be truly missed my friend. Bo Brock, DVM Brock Veterinary Clinic I was good friends with Dr. Blodgett. We talked at least 3 days a week. He really helped me get started and never quit believing in me. "He believed in me ... so I believed in me!" He gave me self confidence. I took it and used it to help thousands of horses. I always felt that if Dr. Blodgett trusted me to do surgery on One Famous Eagle, everyone could be able to trust me. So factor out how many horses are alive and happy today because one man gave so many of us the confidence to be bold. Many can teach research and procedures, but very, very few people can make the future of horse care change because of self confidence and integrity! His family asked me to talk at his Celebration of Life, which I find it to be one of the biggest honors of my life! Pete Hale Coming In honor of Dr. Glenn Blodgett, DVM December 21, 1948 – November 20, 2022

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