Surgeon Ortved Joins New Bolton Center
Edited Press Release
April 25, 2016
Dr. Kyla Ortved specializes in orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopy, tenoscopy, and fracture repair.
All aspects of caring for performance horses
Dr. Kyla Ortved specializes in orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopy, tenoscopy, and fracture repair.
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Double Diamond Farm donated $20,000, while Glen Hill Farm and Payton Training Center have each committed $10,000.
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The TIP Thoroughbred of the Year Award and Young Rider of the Year Award applications are due June 30.
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