Dr. George “Marvin” Beeman, a member of the first class of veterinarians inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame, passed away. He was 93. 

Beeman was born and raised in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and earned his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1957. Afterward, he joined the Littleton Large Animal Clinic, where he helped build what would become the Littleton Equine Medical Center. Clients domestically and abroad sought his expertise, while many veterinarians looked to him as a trusted mentor and friend.

“Our Littleton Equine family has been so lucky to have had three professional ‘fathers’ who taught us how to care for both people and horses. Dr. Beeman lived and practiced with passion and wonder for the horse. His enthusiasm and joy were infectious and inspirational to all of us. His decades of service, leadership and mentorship will leave a lasting impact on the horse industry and all of the lives that he touched. He will be missed as fiercely as he lived his life,” says the Littleton Equine Medical Center on Facebook.

Beeman served as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), president of the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, a member of the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Examiners, a trustee of the American Horse Council (AHC) and an honorary vice president of the American Quarter Horse Association. He lectured nationally and internationally, advised major equine organizations and dedicated countless hours to…