Dr. Robert V. Fleck is a graduate of the University of California at Davis and completed his large animal surgical internship at Colorado State University. He has practiced veterinary medicine in Colorado, Portland, and San Diego. He founded the Rainland Farm Equine Clinic in 1975. He has special expertise in nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), lameness examinations, and breeding as well as reconstructive, laser, and arthroscopic surgery. He has introduced powerful regenerative therapeutic therapies to the clinic practice, including stem cell, bone marrow, PRP (platelet rich plasma), and IRAP (Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein). Shock wave therapy is also a major part of his treatment program for many muscle/skeletal injuries. Dr. Fleck campaigns several horses on the international show circuit and breeds Jack Russell terriers. His daughter and son-in-law train horses and show professionally as Emerald Equestrian. His thirty plus years of experience make him keenly aware of the health and soundness demands required of competitive animals [citation].