Dr. Janet Greenfield at WEF
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Originally from northern California, Dr. Janet Greenfield-Davis grew up competing on the hunter circuit, which sparked her interest in equine veterinary medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree at California Polytechnic State University and then attended veterinary school at the University of Glasgow.
After completing an internship at Palm Beach Equine Clinic in 2010, she studied traditional Chinese veterinary medicine at the Chi Institute. In addition to providing Western medicine, Dr. Greenfield-Davis uses Eastern medicine as a certified veterinary acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine expert. Dr. Greenfield-Davis is certified in equine rehabilitation and performance medicine.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Greenfield-Davis enjoys enthusiastically cheering on her clients at competitions, swing dancing, and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.
What are your official duties at WEF for Rolex Series week?
My official duties this week are monitoring the CEM waiver tent for WEF week 12. I make sure the participants abide by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines set to keep our country CEM free.
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can cause infertility in mares and is carried by stallions. While endemic in Europe, the disease is not currently in the U.S., so testing and quarantine for horses entering the country from areas with confirmed cases are essential to maintain that disease-free status.
Are any other PBEC vets working with you that week?
The PBEC veterinarians who are on show duty will help me, along with the FEI Veterinary Delegate, the FEI stewards, and our local USDA veterinarian. I have lots of help! I am a very small piece of a very big event, and I enjoy the part I get to play in making it happen.
Can you describe your typical day at the show?
I like to pop in to the show in the morning to ensure everything is running smoothly with the FEI steward and security. I note which of the monitored horses are showing and whether there is enough staff to walk the horses to the arena. It is quite a distance from the FEI stabling to the International Arena, and the horses must be accompanied to and from the ring. I always wear my sneakers during week 12. I will also check in the evening to make sure everyone is happy. Meeting with the USDA and addressing any concerns is also part of my job.
How many years have you been working at WEF for PBEC?
I have been at PBEC for 15 years and have been participating at the show in one veterinary capacity or another the entire time.
What makes Rolex Series week at WEF special?
The fanfare, horses, and the competitors make it very special. You can feel the crowd’s excitement to see all the big names, and the competition is always electric.
What are you looking forward to?
Saturday night, of course!