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University of Calgary Veterinary Student Receives Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse
Kaitlyn Busson, a third-year equine veterinary student at the University of Calgary School of Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the $5,000 Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, the endowed scholarship was established in 2021 by friends, colleagues, and clients [...]
NC State University Ph.D. Student Receives AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Award from The Foundation for the Horse
Shannon Connard, DVM, DACVS, a Ph.D. candidate at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Past Presidents’ Research Award from The Foundation for the Horse for her investigation into tendon healing through mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The $5,000 scholarship is awarded [...]
Three Aspiring Horse Doctors Awarded $10,000 Anne and Richard Stirlen Scholarships by The Foundation for the Horse
Three exceptional equine veterinary students received $10,000 Anne and Richard Stirlen Scholarships at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 70th Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, on December 8, 2024. The 2024 Anne and Richard Stirlen Scholarship recipients are: Barrett Barksdale, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Sierra [...]
Ellen DiBella Memorial Scholarship Awards $50,000 to University of Florida Student
Shashanna Moll, a third-year veterinary student at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the Ellen DiBella Memorial Scholarship during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 70th Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, on December 8, 2024. Established in 2023, this scholarship is funded by Drs. Karen [...]
Ten Future Horse Doctors Receive $10,000 Zoetis Foundation Scholarships from The Foundation for the Horse
The Foundation for the Horse has awarded $10,000 Zoetis Foundation Scholarships to 10 exemplary veterinary students pursuing careers in equine practice: Annika Bram, University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Tommy Butler, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine Ashley Ferrato, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Giana Gonzales, [...]
Tuskegee University Student Awarded the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Scholarship
Brittney Carney, an outstanding third-year equine veterinary student at Tuskegee University's College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the $5,000 Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Scholarship during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 70th Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, on December 8, 2024. Carney earned this prestigious award for her academic [...]