There are few places as horsecentric as Newmarket, England, a small town 90 minutes north of London known for its prestigious race meets and first-class breeding and training facilities. It’s the type of town where horses have the right-of-way at traffic intersections, roads are flanked by bridle paths rather than bike paths, and passersby can watch Thoroughbreds gallop daily up the famed heath hills.

Dr. Sue Dyson confers with an intern while performing a lameness exam at the Animal Health Trust

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