Dr. Leann Kuebelbeck received her veterinary degree from Kansas State University and completed her internship and surgical residency at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Florida. She then co-founded Brandon Equine Medical Center, initially known as Surgi-Care Center for Horses, in 1995. Dr. Kuebelbeck became the sole owner of the practice in March 2009 and changed the name to Brandon Equine Medical Center in 2014 to fully encompass all services offered. Her professional interests include both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Kuebelbeck was the 2009 President of the Florida Association of Equine Practitioners (FAEP) and serves on the Symposium Committee for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). She is a self-professed “equine geek” who knew by the age of five that she wanted to become a horse veterinarian. Dr. Kuebelbeck grew up riding in Kansas, where she fell in love with barrel racing and pole bending. She enjoys spending time with her family and participating in outdoor sports, having completed two Ironman triathlons (Louisville and Kona) and achieving a personal best in the Ironman 70.3 in Lawrence, Kansas in 2010 [citation].