Dr. Horace (“Sam”) O. Ferguson began his career before veterinary school, working with Thoroughbreds at a major breeding farm in Ocala for two years and as a veterinary technician on South Florida racetracks for one year. He graduated from The University of Florida Veterinary School in 1983 and returned to South Florida tracks as an associate with MB Teigland’s practice. After four years, he moved to Ocala in 1987, where he has practiced ever since. His main interest is in diagnostics and therapeutics of lameness in racehorses.