February 15, 2020
Horse organization recognizes Texas veterinarian
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International’s Veterinarian of the Year Award for 2019 went to Dr. Patrick Breen. He received the award, sponsored by Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Nov. 9 at the PATH Intl. annual meeting in Denver.
Dr. Breen (Texas A&M ’79) practiced in the Texas towns of Crockett, Madisonville, and Freeport before opening the Animal Hospital of Georgetown in 1989 in Georgetown, Texas. He retired from full-time practice in 2015.
He has volunteered for more than 18 years at the Ride On Center for Kids, a nonprofit that provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Dr. Breen is currently vice president on ROCK’s board of directors and is a member of the Texas VMA and Texas Equine Veterinary Association.
He and his wife, Cathy, raise Angus crossbred cattle at their home, Tres Palomas Ranch.