(January 20, 2015) Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, one of the world’s premier veterinary institutions, is proud to partner with the Masterson Equestrian Trust Foundation as a 2015 Premier Corporate Sponsor.

Masterson Equestrian Trust (MET) Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation of Masterson Station Park for use by all equestrian enthusiasts and to the improvement and enhancement of facilities and services available to the equestrian public. MET acts as an advocate for all MSP equine enthusiasts, thus strengthening Lexington’s distinction as the “Horse Capital of the World”.

“The Lexington equine community is so privileged to have Masterson Station Park, which offers equestrian facilities for all disciplines. It is free, open to the public, extremely well maintained, and has something for all levels of horses and riders,” said Rhonda Rathgeber, DVM and Member of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. “We are honored to be a Premier Corporate Sponsor of Masterson Equine Trust to continue to provide the community with such a wonderful resource!”

Founded in 1876, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is one of the oldest and largest veterinary facilities in the world. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Hagyard has more than 50 veterinarians and a well-educated and experienced staff of support personnel. Their facility boasts superior ambulatory services, the world-renowned Davidson Surgery Center, McGee Medicine and Fertility Centers, Hagyard Laboratory, Hagyard Sports Medicine & Podiatry Center, hyperbaric medicine facilities, MRI, and equine rescue services.