W. True Baker

DVM, DACVS of Hagyard Field Care, Davidson Surgery

Dr. William True Baker grew up in Woodford County, Kentucky. His early work with horses came from both his father, Dr. Bill Baker, DVM at Woodford Equine Hospital and his stepfather Michael H. Bell, a Thoroughbred trainer at Churchill Downs. Instilled with the love of horses at an early age, he attended Auburn University where he graduated with honors from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After graduation, Dr. Baker furthered his education through an internship and surgical residency at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Florida. After concluding his residency in 2010, Dr. Baker joined his father at Woodford Equine Hospital prior to joining Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in 2014.

Dr. Baker’s professional interests include Thoroughbred sales, orthopedic surgery and upper airway surgery. He has published research on conformation and angular limb deformities as well as equine colic. Dr. Baker is pursuing on-going research in the equine acute abdomen and the effects of juvenile injuries on racing performance.

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Memberships & Affiliations

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA)
Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP)
Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC)
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
American College of Veterinary Surgeons (AVCS)

John Ennis Racing

Trainer

Graded Stakes Placed Trainer John Ennis, born and raised in Ireland. At sixteen, he graduated from The Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE), and became a jockey in Ireland for a brief time, then decided to come to the United States to gain more experience. He started out as a rider and then began breaking and training…

Veterinarian

DVM, DACVS of Hagyard Field Care, Davidson Surgery Dr. William True Baker grew up in Woodford County, Kentucky. His early work with horses came from both his father, Dr. Bill Baker, DVM at Woodford Equine Hospital and his stepfather Michael H. Bell, a Thoroughbred trainer at Churchill Downs. Instilled with the love of horses at…

Owner & Farm Manager

Tony has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Equine Management from Louisiana Tech University

Connor McCarthy

Farrier

Farrier of The Happy Rasper Inc. Graduated from the Irish National Stud as a Master Farrier March 31, 1991. Arrived in Kentucky April 24, 1991. Worked with Beach Faulkner for about four months. Since that time I have worked on thoroughbred farms in central Kentucky. I specialize in mares, foals, and yearlings. In my career…

Veterinarian

DVM of Hagyard Field Care Dr. Jackie Snyder grew up working on the family farm and ranch in Nebraska. While in undergrad at the University of Nebraska, she explored her equine interests by participating in the Kentucky Equine Management Internship. While working in the barns on a progressive thoroughbred operation in the Bluegrass, she…

Office Manager

Lisa has an Associate’s Degree in Equine Office Administration from Midway College.

Victoria Ocampo

Farm Assistant

Farm Assistant Victoria is a beloved daughter and grew up on Rose Hill Farm. She attended Western Kentucky University where she received a degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Business. While at WKU, Victoria served as a College Ambassador for Keeneland Racetrack where she promoted the race season, the thoroughbred industry and events. Victoria was formerly…