Geoff Tucker DVM
No one understands what it’s like to fail so much, that success is the only option left.As a young boy, Geoff Tucker struggled with an undiagnosed learningdisability. School was difficult and no matter how hard he tried, his gradesnever improved. As the son of a Manhattan corporate lawyer and the greatgrandnephew of a president of an Ivy League school, expectations were highbut Geoff just couldn’t succeed no matter how much he tried. After beingturned down by numerous colleges, Geoff struck out to find his place in theworld and that place turned out to be with horses.Much has been written about the close connection and healing power thatexists between humans and animals, but Geoff Tucker lived that experience.He slowly convinced himself that he could make a difference in the lives ofpeople and horses by becoming a veterinarian, and along the way the events heexperienced changed his life forever.Since the Days of the Romans chronicles Geoff ’s journey from failed student tograduate of one of the most prestigious veterinary programs in the country.He is now a leading expert in his field and travels the country treating all kinds of horses from Kentucky Derby winners and international show horses tobeloved family companions.Geoff ’s story is proof that no matter what the obstacles, belief in yourself isthe most important factor in creating the life you really want.About the AuthorGeoff Tucker graduated from Cornell University and has spent more than threedecades in his own practice. He now teaches and lectures on new techniquesand areas of specialty and shares stories from the road on his blog. Geoff livesin Florida with his wife Kathy. For more information, or to contact Geoff, goto www.theequinepractice.com.
