Jesslyn Bryk-Lucy, D.V.M., Centenary University’s resident veterinarian and assistant professor of equine studies, has been named Veterinarian of the Year for Region II by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Intl.). PATH Intl. is a nonprofit membership organization for therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted services.

As resident veterinarian at Centenary, Dr. Bryk-Lucy cares for all of the horses at the university, which offers a nationally ranked Equine Studies Department. Centenary’s herd has approximately 100 horses. Dr. Bryk-Lucy treats many conditions, including lameness, colic, ophthalmic issues, lacerations, and metabolic diseases. She is also an equine acupuncturist and chiropractor. 

Among her responsibilities at Centenary is caring for horses that participate in the Therapeutic Riding At Centenary (TRAC) program, recognized as a premier accredited center and higher education member by PATH Intl®, which facilitates beneficial interactions between horses and humans through training and education to develop professionals in the field of equine-assisted education and therapy.