Allday was born in 1957 in Huntsville, Texas. When he was one year old, his mother and father moved to Maryland, where they had bought a horse farm that included Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horsess, and show horses. It was here that he became accustomed to working with and taking care of horses, including assisting veterinarians who were occasionally called in. He became interested in horse lameness, in particular, when one of the familyQuarter Horses developed a particularly difficult case. After trying many treatments, the family was referred to the lameness expert, Dr. Edwin A. Churchill. As a result of these experiences, young Allday decided to study veterinary science. which he did at Texas A&M University. Allday had stayed in touch with Dr. Churchill and interned with him in 1984. After graduation in 1985, Allday began his equine veterinary practice in upstate New York. While in New York, he got a job with Dr. Kenneth Seeber, who, like Dr. Churchill, specialized in lameness. Dr. Allday practiced in Southern California for three years, as a private veterinarian for Allen Paulson Racing as well as working with famed thoroughbred trainers such as Neil Drysdale and Alex Hassinger. He then practiced as a private veterinarian for a Toronto-based racing operation. Dr. Allday moved to Kentucky in 1996, where he opened his current practice. Dr. Allday is a co-developer of a joint supplement called LubriSyn. This liquid supplement is a daily, oral version of hyaluronic acid, also called sodium hyaluronate, which had normally been administered by injection. HA is used to promote normal joint function, and to improve joint comfort and performance. LubriSyn is available for horses, humans, and pets. Dr. Allday's most recent contribution to the equine world is an online community where equine experts come together with horse lovers. The free site features 97 informational videos about horse care and horse health. It also features interaction means of asking the experts including a forum.
Accomplishments in the Thoroughbred industry
Dr. Allday is known as the "best diagnostic vet in the business" and is in demand across the United States. He has treated Thoroughbred Horses of the Year, and many more.
