DR. LEEA K. ARNOLD

The Arnold Reproduction Center was founded in 1999 by Dr. Leea Arnold. Dr. Arnold was born in Hugo, OK and grew up surrounded by a multitude of livestock and a father who was a veterinarian. She later followed her father’s footsteps and graduated from Tuskegee University in 1989 with a doctorate of veterinary medicine.

After graduating she worked in Hot Springs, Arkansas for Dr. Jesse Clements for a year and a half. Her travels landed her in Weatherford, Texas in 1991 where she worked at Alpha Equine for Dr. MC Baker for 7 years. She did general equine practice for 10 years and has been concentrating on equine reproductivity transfers since the opening of The Arnold Reproduction Center in 1999. Dr. Arnold is a member of AVMA, AQHA, NCHA, AETA, IETA and the APHA. She is a well recognized and well respected veterinarian.

Dr. Arnold is also an accomplished artist specializing in sculptors and jewelry. Click on the link to visit her art web site. leeaarnold.com

CARRIE RAVENSCROFT

Carrie, my vet assistant, has been with our team since 2002. As my veterinary assistant she has a great responsibility. Carrie collects the stallions, palpates the recipient mares, assist’s with the flushes and is responsible for checking mares into and out of the facility. Carrie has an eye for seeing the embryo being flushed. She is a great assistant, usually one step ahead of the game.

She was born and raised on their family’s cattle and horse ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. She grew up on the back of a horse in the rodeo circuit. Her passion for horses and curiosity in reproduction led her to Colby Community College in Kansas. There she obtained her Associates of Applied Science degree in Equine Reproduction and Management. This is what guided her to move to Weatherford, Texas seeking a job in the equine industry. When not working 7 days a week for 6 months out of the year, she enjoys boating, fishing, hunting and spending time with her family and friends.

AMANDA HARVEY

Amanda, my Office Manager, has been part of our team since January 2010. She is usually the first contact for our customers. Amanda handles customer inquiries, billing, payables, human resources and shipping semen. She keeps our office running in an organized and efficient manner and is always happy to speak with customers and answer their questions. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will get one for you from the appropriate person.

Amanda was born and raised in Central Arkansas. Growing up in a rodeo family, she has had a love for horses since childhood. In 2009, she made the move to Weatherford. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and visiting her children and grandchildren in Arkansas.

DUDLEY CARAWAY

Dudley, Dr. Arnold’s husband, is also a major part of the team. He has the hardest job of all, not only is he the Ranch Manager, but he has to put up with all the estrogen around here. He works side by side the rest of us. Dudley is responsible for making sure that the hay gets cut and baled, the horses have feed and shavings and everything runs smooth around the Center.

Dr. Kate Running is another part of our team. Dr. Kate Running DVM, CVA, has a special interest in equine reproductive acupuncture. She is the co-author of the new book, “Horse Health and Nutrition for Dummies.” Dr. Running has been very successful in helping older mares to cycle, breed, and produce a viable embryo. Acupuncture has also been very successful in treating mares having difficulty with fluid retention, uterine cysts, uterine infections, cycling, and maintaining pregnancies. Many mares begin their acupuncture treatments in February. You will find Dr. Running out here 2 days a week during breeding season working on several broodmares. In the off season, she has her own practice and treats many small animals with acupuncture. She has her own veterinary practice, and does many mares outside of ARC.