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8. January, 2022 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com Horse Health & Welfare

Practitioners Celebrate the Return of In-Person Education at AAEP Convention in Nashville

From Giulia Garcia the resumption of in-person learning at theamericanassociation of equine Practitioners (aaeP) 67thannual Convention in nashville, tenn., Dec. 4–8, enabled horse doctors to reestablish important industry relationships and reconnect to their passion by acquiring solutions for patient health and practice success. attendance comprised 3,662 veterinary professionals, students, guests and exhibitors. nearly 700 additional equine practitioners and students are participating remotely via a virtual component offering on-demand access to recordings of educational sessions. with 146 hours of practical and innovative continuing education on offer, practitioners acquired solutions to practice challenges across the equine veterinary spectrum, including dentistry, imaging, internal medicine, lameness, reproduction and more. in addition, 93 veterinarians and nearly 100 veterinary students refined techniques and learned new skills at an expansive slate of dry labs.

During the opening session on Dec. 5, keynote speaker meagan Johnson offered tips and suggestions for practices to create a generationally inclusive workplace that helps practices maintain outstanding service to horses and clients as well as facilitate the growth, satisfaction and long-term success of associates and interns. at the following day ’s milne Lecture, renowned equine locomotion expert Dr. Jean-marie Denoix helped practitioners identify and interpret the biomechanical and anatomic clues to various lamenesses, obtainable through a visual exam of the horse under different gaits, surfaces, and exercises. in addition to clinical education, practitioners and students renewed friendships and expanded their professional circles at numerous networking and social events. they also shopped for their next practice investment among 268 exhibiting companies within the trade show.

“after our necessary pivot to an exclusively virtual event last year, convention attendees were excited to gather together again in nashville this year, which required reasonable safety measures be put in place, ” said aaeP executive Director David foley.

“at the same time, we wanted to ensure that we had options for those who were hesitant to travel or whose practice obligations precluded them from attending in person. enabling their participation virtually expands accessibility to the outstanding educational program offered in nashville, ultimately benefiting the health of their equine patients. ” installation of 2022 officers: Dr. emma read of Columbus, ohio, was installed as aaeP’s 68th president. she is joined as a 2022 officer by President-elect Dr. rob franklin of fredericksburg, texas; vice President Dr. katherine garrett of Lexington, ky.; treasurer Dr. amy grice of virginia City, mont.; and immediate Past President Dr. scott Hay of fort Lauderdale, fla. new members of the board of directors are Dr. Jackie Christakos of Littleton, Colo., and Dr. eric mueller of sunset, s.C.

Presentation of annual awards: seven aaeP members were honored for outstanding contributions to the horse and profession during the Dec. 7 President’s Luncheon:

Distinguished educator award – aca-

Award-winning and renowned equine orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dean Richardson delivered the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture. His presentation covered the surgical opportunities available forfracture repairin equines. Dr. Richardson, whose accomplishments encompass caring for some of the world’s most famous horses, including 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, is the Charles W. Raker Chair in Equine Surgery and Chief of Large Animal Surgery at Penn Vet New Bolton Center.

demic: Dr. elizabeth santschi, manhattan, kan. aaeP research award: Dr. Joy tomlinson, ithaca, n.y.

Distinguished service award: Dr. Jim morehead, Lexington, ky.

Distinguished Life member: Dr. william moyer, Billings, mont. sage kester Beyond the Call award: Dr. Larry Bramlage, Lexington, ky.

President’s award: Dr. Carol Clark, ocala, fla., and Dr. amy grice, virginia City, mont. award of scholarships: through the generosity of its scholarship program partners, the foundation for the Horse awarded $355,000 in scholarships to 14 veterinary students. the aaeP’s 68th annual Convention will be held in san antonio, texas, nov. 18–22, 2022. find more information at the aaeP website: https://convention.aaep.org/ and on facebook.

About AAEP: the american association of equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • January, 2022 9. Foundation for the Horse Unveils $10 Million Campaign

By Keith Kleine, AAEP the foundation for the Horse, whose mission is to improve the health and welfare of horses around the world, has announced an ambitious effort to raise $10 million over a three-year period.

Begun in January 2020, “taking the Lead – the Campaign for the Horse” already has confirmed commitments of more than $6.7 million despite the challenges of a global pandemic throughout most of 2020 and into 2021. foundationadvisory Council Chair Dr. rick mitchell, Campaign Cabinet Chair Dr. Monty McInturff and Campaign regional Chair Dr. margo macpherson publicly launched the campaign December 5 during the opening session at theaaeP’s 67th annual Convention in nashville, tenn. every dollar given, every pledge made, and every estate plan documented is applied toward the goal.

“this campaign is about doing more for the horse, ” said Dr. mcinturff. “it is about securing the future: a future with more relief for horses at risk of abandonment or neglect; a future with more resources to help horses in the wake of natural disasters; a future with more research in pursuit of treatments and cures; and a future in which more students pursue and stay active in equine veterinary medicine. Let’s all work together to take the lead!” the Campaign Cabinet of volunteers is comprised of John Chalk, Dr. Doug Corey, Dr. rob franklin, Jeannie Jeffery, Dr. margo macpherson, Dr. monty mcinturff, Dr. rick mitchell and Melanie S. Taylor. from modest beginnings 27 years ago, the foundation has evolved into a dynamic organization that, for the first time in its history, distributed more than $1 million in grants in 2021 in support of programs and projects that improve the health and well-being of horses. the generosity of campaign contributors will help ramp up support of the foundation’s mission and further expand its impact around the world.

“i ask each of you to share your passion for the horse with those in your sphere of influence, ” said Dr. mitchell. “tell your story about why you care and give. Help us inspire others to join us in this mission and help us secure the future. ” those interested in making the world a better place for horses can helpthe foundation achieve its $10 million goal by making a donation online at: foundationforthehorse.org/give-now.

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