Today: Stats from behind the scenes; Next week: new Equine ER chapter excerpt featuring Dr. Larry Bramlage, the “Bono” of equine veterinarians. And coming this Thursday: new video!

6,500   Number of surgeries performed at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in 2008.
1          Number of times author’s scrub bottoms fell down while observing surgeries in 2008-09. (XL pair accidentally grabbed from supply cabinet).
1          Number of times author saw any veterinarian take a lunch break.

15-20   Number of drafts written of Chelokee chapter (Chap. 15: “The Surgeon and the Colt”) before turning it in to editor.
4          Number of times Chelokee chapter was rewritten upon editor’s request after turning it in.
9

Number of pestering emails sent to Dr

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