C. Mike Tomlinson, DVM

Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson DVM MBA has been a veterinarian, judge, course designer, steward, or technical delegate at about 30 FEI events each year, on nearly every continent around the globe, since 1984.

In 2018, he was the President of the Veterinary Commission I for the World Equestrian Games (WEG), the world finals for Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Vaulting, Reining, and Endurance all at one venue. 

Dr. Mike has represented the USA as Team Veterinarian at several Games and World Championships.  He has been the Chair of the USEF Endurance Sport Committee and the USEF Para Sport Committee, Vice President of USEF, and a past President of AERC and HHRF. 

In addition to FEI events and veterinary practice, Dr. Mike has been a ‘C’ level executive in many startups, both in and out of the horse world, including companies such as SmartPak, Game Ready, and Snap Seals.  His technical time is spent working in chemical engineering, software coding, and medical device innovation.  He holds patents in widely varied fields from cryotherapy to computer data management systems.  Dr. Mike is known for his constant energy, immunity to jet lag, and penchant for cartoon ties.