In
1982, Dr. Glenn Blodgett began
working for the Burnett Ranches which includes the famed 6666 Ranch in
Guthrie, Texas, and
under his direction and management
the ranch has a state-of-the-art Equine Breeding and Production
Facility. During his tenure
at the 6666 Ranch, the ranch has
become an industry leader in equine embryo transfer and artificial
insemination, consistently
producing and developing some of the
most highly recognized racing and western performance American Quarter
Horses worldwide.
The ranch has earned numerous awards
and distinctions including becoming an AQHA All Time Leading Breeder of
Performance Horses
and Race Money-Earners and Winners. In 1993, the ranch won the prestigious AQHA Best of Remuda Award. Blodgett's Professional
contributions are immense and encompass both veterinary medicine and the horse industry. He has been committed to the betterment
of the American Quarter Horse breed and steadfast in his involvement dating
back to 1991 when he began serving Texas as an
AQHA Director. He has served the
AQHA in many capacities and in 2012 was elected to AQHA's Executive
Committee.
As a member of the American Association of Equine Practicioners for 37 years, Dr. Blodgett has served on the organization's Board of Directors as well as the Racing Ethics and Ethics Ad Hoc committees. Over the years, he has been recognized on numerous occasions for his contributions to the equine industry. Appointed to the Texas Racing Commission in 1988, Blodgett provided considerable input in the monitoring , Construction and operation of the first parimutuel racing facilities in Texas. He served as the commission's vice chairman from 1993 to 1995. In 1990, he was named the Equine Practitioner of the Year by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Cited as being a driving force behind the Texas Racing Commission's adoption of medical rules, policies and procedures. Dr. Blodgett has been recognized by numerous organizations for his many contributions to the equine industry.
As a member of the American Association of Equine Practicioners for 37 years, Dr. Blodgett has served on the organization's Board of Directors as well as the Racing Ethics and Ethics Ad Hoc committees. Over the years, he has been recognized on numerous occasions for his contributions to the equine industry. Appointed to the Texas Racing Commission in 1988, Blodgett provided considerable input in the monitoring , Construction and operation of the first parimutuel racing facilities in Texas. He served as the commission's vice chairman from 1993 to 1995. In 1990, he was named the Equine Practitioner of the Year by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Cited as being a driving force behind the Texas Racing Commission's adoption of medical rules, policies and procedures. Dr. Blodgett has been recognized by numerous organizations for his many contributions to the equine industry.