Twenty-eight equine veterinary students at 16 universities have earned more than half a million dollars in scholarships granted by The Foundation for the Horse in 2025. The scholarships were formally awarded during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 2025 Convention in Denver on December 7.
These scholarship recipients were selected for their academic excellence, leadership within their schools and student chapters of the AAEP, and their ambitious long-term goals in equine practice.
“Seeing these remarkable students recognized for their talent, persistence, and dedication to the welfare of the horse affirms our commitment to securing the future of equine medicine,” said Keith Kleine, director of The Foundation for the Horse. “Thanks to our generous and committed partners, we provide life-changing scholarships to help students manage the financial burden of becoming horse doctors.”
Since 1994, The Foundation for the Horse has awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships to more than 800 students pursuing careers in equine medicine. Learn more about scholarships granted by The Foundation for the Horse at foundationforthehorse.org/impact/student-education.
The 2025 scholarship recipients are:
Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship ($75,000 each)
Amanda Bolinger, Kansas State University
Francesca Buchalski, Cornell University
Louise Caplan, University of Calgary
Camille Stewart, Colorado State University
Ellen DiBella Memorial Scholarship ($50,000)
Katie Smith, Louisiana State University
Zoetis Foundation Scholarship ($10,000 each)
Mia Durham, Cornell University
Diego Figueroa, Auburn University
Katie Haydon, Texas Tech University
Latisha Margis, Texas A&M University
Zachary Meyer, Ohio State University
Margaret Piecz, University of Pennsylvania
Hedy Seeber, Washington State University
Dileydis Soto Montes, North Carolina State University
Reagan Stephens, Texas A&M University
Seline Stoop, North Carolina State University
Merck Animal Health Scholarship ($10,000 each)
Jake Cannon, Texas A&M University
Kayleen Oliver, Washington State University
Fabiola Ruiz Rosario, North Carolina State University
Anne and Richard Stirlen Scholarship ($10,000 each)
Dylan Desosa, Texas A&M University
Eden Manuel, Oklahoma State University
Isabella Sabino, Colorado State University
Tennessee Equine Hospital Scholarship ($5,000 each)
Hannah Morton, University of California, Davis
John Wofford, Texas Tech University
E.T. Hagyard 1876 Scholarship ($5,000)
Sara Hettinger, University of Florida
Dr. Tom Riddle Theriogenology Scholarship ($5,000)
Julie Wall, Colorado State University
Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship ($5,000)
Morgan Lunn, University of California, Davis
Dr. Ty Wallis Memorial Scholarship ($5,000)
Kayden Tanner, Texas Tech University
Dr. William H. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship ($5,000)
Gabrielle Dewhurst, University of Georgia
About The Foundation for the Horse
Established in 1994, The Foundation for the Horse is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization transforming the lives of horses through equine veterinary education and scholarships, equine medical research, natural disaster relief, and support for working equids and horses in need around the world. As the charitable arm of the AAEP, The Foundation for the Horse is governed and stewarded by leading equine veterinarians and industry stakeholders. The Foundation awards more than $1 million annually in scholarships, grants and program support to help horses worldwide. Learn more at foundationforthehorse.org.
