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Three Future Horse Doctors Share in Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship Proceeds of $300,000
Dec 9, 2019 Three distinguished veterinary students aspiring toward careers in equine medicine have been awarded Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships totaling $300,000. The awards were presented by The Foundation for the Horse on Dec. 9 during the AAEP’s 65th Annual Convention in Denver, Colo. Selected from over 70 exceptional [...]
Four Recent Equine Veterinary Graduates to Receive $4,000 Zoetis/AAEP Foundation Scholarships
Sep 29, 2019 The AAEP Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of $4,000 Zoetis/AAEP Foundation Scholarships: Jenny Hamilton, DVM, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Rachel Hilliard, DVM, Cornell University Katie Larson, DVM, Mississippi State University Sheila Spacek, DVM, Colorado State University Now in its seventh year, the Zoetis/AAEP [...]
AAEP Foundation grants top $700,000 for second consecutive year
Sep 27, 2019 The AAEP Foundation has approved $731,000 in grants for 28 programs and projects committed to the Foundation’s mission of improving the welfare of horses. The Foundation Advisory Council at its summer meeting selected recipients from a group of applications and ongoing projects seeking continued Foundation support. These [...]
AAEP Foundation, Industry Groups Issue Call for Bisphosphonate Research Proposals
Jun 13, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. – Three organizations dedicated to the improvement of horse health today announced a call for research proposals to investigate bisphosphonate administration in racehorses and in young racing prospects intended for sale at public auction. The initiative by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC), the [...]
Thirty-Six Veterinary Students Rewarded for Leadership, Commitment to Equine Medicine
May 2, 2019 Thirty-six veterinary students preparing for careers in equine medicine have received a combined $54,000 in financial support through the 2019 Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program, co-sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Foundation, Platinum Performance and The Race For Education. The Winner’s Circle scholarships, managed by [...]
Request Research Funding from the AAEP Foundation by June 15
April 9, 2019 The AAEP Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, is now accepting grant proposals from AAEP-member graduate students and residents for up to $20,000 in funding for the study of key diseases and disorders affecting equine health. The submission deadline is June 15. [...]