Meet Our Speakers

Craig Lesser, DVM, CF graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015, days after passing his AFA certified farrier exam. After graduation, Dr. Lesser completed an internship at Anoka Equine, before moving to Lexington, KY to complete a podiatry fellowship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital where he has continued on and is now a shareholder. Dr. Lesser;s practice consists of treating diseases of the distal limb with focuses on laminitis, angular deformities in young horses, rehabilitation of sport horses and infectious processes of the hoof. Outside of his daily practice, Dr. Lesser is active with professional organizations and facilitates the Opportunity in Equine Practice Seminar over labor day weekend every year for third-year veterinary students and working towards the creation of a AVMA College of equine veterinary podiatry. He also enjoys spending time on his farm with his wife Michelle.