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American Association of Equine Practitioners
2022 Leadership
Resource Guide
American Association of Equine Practitioners 2022 Leadership Resource Guide C1
C1TABLE OF CONTENTS 2022 AAEP Board of Directors................................................................................................................. 2 AAEP Staff & Responsibilities by Department.......................................................................................... 3 Council Listings........................................................................................................................................ 4 Committee Listings Educational Programs.......................................................................................................................... 4 Finance & Audit.................................................................................................................................. 5 Infectious Disease................................................................................................................................. 5 Member Engagement........................................................................................................................... 5 Nominating.......................................................................................................................................... 5 Performance Horse............................................................................................................................... 5 Professional Conduct & Ethics............................................................................................................ 6 Racing.................................................................................................................................................. 6 Scientific Review & Editorial............................................................................................................... 6 Wellness............................................................................................................................................... 6 Awards...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Regulation and Legislative Advocacy Resources .................................................................................... 11 AVMA Representation 2022 ............................................................................................................. 11 AAEP Ethical and Professional Guidelines.............................................................................................. 12 Genetic Defects.................................................................................................................................. 13 Equine Welfare................................................................................................................................... 14 AAEP Principles of Equine Welfare............................................................................................... 14 Equids Used in Entertainment, Shows and for Exhibition............................................................ 15 Practice of Intentional Unilateral Castration................................................................................. 15 Stewardship of the Horse............................................................................................................. 15 Transportation and Processing of Horses..................................................................................... 16 Management of Mares Utilized in the PMU Collection Industry.................................................. 16 Management of Bureau of Land Management Wild Horses and Burros....................................... 16 Use of Horses in Urban Environments.......................................................................................... 17 Use of Vesicants............................................................................................................................ 17 Practice of Soring.......................................................................................................................... 17 Tail Alteration in Horses.............................................................................................................. 18 Thermocautery or Pin Firing........................................................................................................ 18 Use of Hog Rings......................................................................................................................... 18 Equine Exercise............................................................................................................................ 18 Horse Show........................................................................................................................................ 18 Horse Show Official Veterinarian................................................................................................. 18 Medication......................................................................................................................................... 18 Endurance Horse Medications...................................................................................................... 18 Therapeutic Medication for the Racehorse................................................................................... 19 Therapeutic Medication for the Competition Horse..................................................................... 20 Use of Anabolic Steroids............................................................................................................... 20
Use of Corticosteroids.................................................................................................................. 21
Use of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in Competition Horses....................................................... 21
Racing................................................................................................................................................ 21
Private Practice by Regulatory Veterinarians................................................................................ 21
Reproduction..................................................................................................................................... 21
Veterinary Management of Broodmares....................................................................................... 21
Transported Semen as it Relates to Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)........................................................ 22
Veterinary Management of the Breeding Stallion.......................................................................... 22
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)......................................................................................................... 22
Breeding Terminology................................................................................................................... 22
Sales Issues......................................................................................................................................... 23
Therapeutic Medication to Horses for Sale at Public Auction...................................................... 23
Cryptorchid Definition................................................................................................................. 25
Dental Malocclusions................................................................................................................... 25
Pre-Sale Videoendoscopic Examination of the Upper Airway at Public Auction........................... 25
Post-Sale Examination of Horses Intended for Racing.................................................................. 25
Reporting Purchase Examinations................................................................................................ 26
Purchase Exams at Public Auction................................................................................................ 26
Radiographs – Custody and Distribution..................................................................................... 27
Sale Disclosure.............................................................................................................................. 27
Veterinary Practice............................................................................................................................. 27
Practice of Veterinary Medicine.................................................................................................... 27
Roles of Healthcare Providers in Veterinary Medicine.................................................................. 27
Levels of Supervision.................................................................................................................... 28
Contingency Fees.......................................................................................................................... 28
Conflicts of Interest...................................................................................................................... 28
Equine Dentistry........................................................................................................................... 28
Euthanasia.................................................................................................................................... 29
Equine Veterinary Case Referral................................................................................................... 29
Equine Veterinary Compounding.................................................................................................. 30
Judicious Use of Antimicrobials ................................................................................................... 31
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Equine Practice ....................................................................... 32
Policy for Membership Denial and Disciplinary Procedures............................................................... 32
AAEP Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws........................................................................................... 37
AAEP 2020-2023 Strategic Plan...................................................................................... inside back cover
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 12022 AAEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President President-Elect Vice President Treasurer
Emma K. Read, DVM, Robert P. Franklin, DVM, Katherine Garrett, DVM, Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA
MVSc, DACVS DACVIM DACVS Amy Grice VMD MBA LLC
The Ohio State University Fredericksburg Equine Rood and Riddle Equine PO Box 192
5133 Reserve Dr Veterinary Services Hospital 320 E Crittenden St
Dublin, OH 43017-8400 937 Leyendecker Rd PO Box 12070 Virginia City, MT 59755
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Lexington, KY 40580-2070
(403) 971-2637 (845) 399-1886
(830) 990-9052 (859) 233-0371
read.65@osu.edu rpfdvm@gmail.com kgarrett@roodandriddle.com amyvmdmba@gmail.com
Immediate Past President Amanda M. House, DVM, Sarah Reuss, VMD, DACVIM Emma Adam, DVM,
Scott A. Hay, DVM DACVIM (2022) (2022) DACVIM, DACVS, Ph.D.
Teigland Franklin & Brokken University of Forida Boehringer-Ingelheim (2023)
12277 SW 55th St PO Box 100136 1020 Cathedral Dr University of Kentucky
Ste 900 Gainesville, FL 32610 Alpharetta, GA 30004-6729 PO Box 12243
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330 (352) 215-3717 (484) 467-2502 Lexington, KY 40582
(954) 680-5886 housea@ufl.edu sarah.reuss@boehringer- (484) 880-9470
hay@tfbequine.com ingelheim.com emma@emmaadam.com
Erin Denney-Jones, DVM James A. Zeliff, DVM, Jaclyn Marie Christakos, P.O. Eric Mueller, DVM,
(2023) MBA (2023) DVM (2024) Ph.D., DACVS (2024)
Florida Equine Veterinary Allegheny Equine Associates Littleton Equine Medical University of Georgia
Services Inc 5015 Sampson Ln Center 801 Wind Flower Dr
PO Box 120913 Murrysville, PA 15668-9368 8025 S Santa Fe Dr Sunset, SC 29685-2258
Clermont, FL 34712-0913 (724) 325-4615 Littleton, CO 80120-4305 (706) 206-8362
(352) 241-0383 jzeliff@alleghenyequine.net (303) 794-6359 emueller@uga.edu
fevsedj@aol.com jackie.christakos@gmail.com
2 AAEPAAEP Staff & Responsibilities by Department
Executive Director – David Foley
Sue Stivers – Executive Assistant
Meetings & Operations – Lori Rawls, Director Marketing & Communications – Sally Baker, Director
Areas of responsibility: Areas of responsibility:
Meetings & Conventions Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
Educational Programming Publications
Curriculum Innovations & E-Learning Social Media
General Office Operations On Call
Physical Plant Wellness & Diversity Initiatives
Financial Reporting AAEP Touch Program
Internal IT (Firewalls, Employee Equipment, Team:
Networks, etc.) John Cooney – Publications Coordinator
Member IT Functions (Website, Apps, Listservs, etc.) Giulia Garcia – Communications Coordinator
Team:
Kevin Hinchman – Director of Information Technology Industry Relations – Keith Kleine, Director
Debbie Miles – Trade Show Coordinator Areas of responsibility:
Jayson Page – Office Manager Advertising, Sponsorships & Partnerships
Karen Pautz – Director of Education Advocacy & Public Policy
Carey Ross – Scientific Publications Coordinator Other Industry Issues (Equine Welfare, Infectious Disease,
Amity Wahl – Communications & Technology Disaster Preparedness & Relief)
Coordinator Equine Disease Communication Center
The Foundation for the Horse
Membership – Nick Altwies, Director Team:
Areas of responsibility: Dana Kirkland – Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator
Membership Programs & Services Katie McDaniel – EDCC Communications Manager
Renewal & Retention Paul Ransdell – Foundation Senior Development Officer
Volunteers Summer Wyatt – Foundation Development Officer
Student Programs Elaine Young – Foundation Development &
Team: Communications Coordinator
Megan Gray – Member Concierge
Kristin Walker – Membership & Event Services To email an AAEP staff member, use the individual’s first
Coordinator initial followed by last name @aaep.org (e.g., dfoley@aaep.org).
Offices
American Association of Equine Practitioners
4033 Iron Works Parkway | Lexington, KY 40511
(800) 443-0177 (U.S. and Canada) | (859) 233-0147 | Fax: (859) 233-1968
AAEP office e-mail: aaepoffice@aaep.org
AAEP website: aaep.org
The Foundation for the Horse website: foundationforthehorse.org
Equine Disease Communication Center website: equinediseasecc.org
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 3COUNCILS & COMMITTEES
Councils are volunteer groups within the AAEP with a specific charge to provide guidance to the AAEP leadership. Councils may
recommend the formation of task forces, member education, position statement development, motions for the board of directors,
or other courses of action on a particular issue related to their subject area.
Committees are volunteer work groups within the AAEP that have an ongoing, annual function and a focused charge related to a
specific area of veterinary medicine, the equine industry or association governance. Policies and procedures relative to committees
(e.g., appointment, terms, eligibility, etc.) are further defined in the AAEP Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Foundation Development Council Welfare & Public Policy
To attract a diverse group of influential leaders who are com- Advisory Council
mitted to assisting The Foundation for the Horse, AAEP’s 501(c) To monitor welfare issues and matters of public policy in both the
(3) charitable arm, in generating increased charitable gifts, equine industry and veterinary profession for the purpose of advising
with an emphasis on major and planned gifts, in support of the AAEP leadership on such matters as well as to make recommenda-
Foundation’s mission, vision, and goals. The FDC supports the tions on a particular course of action by the association.
efforts and plans of the Foundation Board of Directors and its
development team. Alina Vale, Chair
(858) 354-0080 • amvale@ucdavis.edu
Rick Mitchell, Chair
(203) 270-3600 • rmitch2074@aol.com Board Liaison: Sarah Reuss
Staff Liaisons: Sally Baker/Keith Kleine
Anthony Blikslager, Vice Chair
(919) 513-6430 • anthony_blikslager@ncsu.edu 2022 Samantha Mixon Ex-officio members:
Margaret Brosnahan Bart Sutherland Stuart Brown
Board Liaison: Jim Zeliff George Dyck Alina Vale Clara Mason
Staff Liaison: Paul Ransdell Ian Harrison Brad Tanner
2024 Jim Zeliff
2022 2023 2023 Stacie Boswell
Anthony Blikslager Drew Buechley Casille Batten Erin Gatz
Bridget Heilsberg Betsy Juliano Natalie Cooper- Donna Moore
Ron McDaniel Stephen Reed Towns Debra Sime
Monty McInturff Kenneth Jacobsen
Rick Mitchell
Amy Poulin-Braim
Nat White
Brooke Woodruff Educational Programs Committee
To provide input and oversight on all AAEP-related educational pro-
gramming, including the annual convention, ancillary meetings, and
President’s Advisory Council online education; to review/develop policy recommendations relative
to continuing education; and to review and make recommendations
To serve as a resource for the president and provide historical based on member evaluations of programming.
perspective for the leadership.
Erin Contino, Chair
David Frisbie, Chair and Board Liaison (970) 556-3931 • erinkcontino@gmail.com
(970) 217-2565 • david.frisbie@colostate.edu
Luke Bass, Vice Chair
Kathleen M. Anderson Eleanor M. Green (970) 420-0973 • luke.bass@colostate.edu
Rick M. Arthur Scott A. Hay
G. Marvin Beeman J. Clyde Johnson Board Liaison: P.O. Eric Mueller
Jeffrey T. Berk Thomas R. Lenz Staff Liaison: Carey Ross
Jerry B. Black Robert D. Lewis
Jeff A. Blea Margo L. Macpherson 2022 2023 2024
Larry R. Bramlage C. Wayne McIlwraith Heidi Banse Luke Bass Katie Garrett
Thomas D. Brokken John S. Mitchell Raul Bras Erin Contino
G. Kent Carter William A. Moyer Josh Donnell Rob Franklin
James R. Coffman Gary L. Norwood Ryland Edwards, III Peter Morresey
Robert W. Copelan Scott E. Palmer Sherry Johnson Kate Wulster
Douglas G. Corey Richard J. Sheehan Craig Lesser
R. Reynolds Cowles, Jr. Terry D. Swanson Emma Read
Ann E. Dwyer Charles D. Vail Maria Schnobrich
Daniel V. Flynn John T. Vaughan Debbie Spike-Pierce
Benjamin Franklin, Jr. Harry W. Werner
David D. Frisbie Nathaniel A. White, II
4 AAEPCOMMITTEES
Finance & Audit Committee Member Engagement Committee
To review the finances for both the AAEP and The Foundation for To identify and develop future leaders within the AAEP for
the Horse and to make recommendations to the board on achiev- councils, committees and task forces.
ing board-defined financial goals along with funding strategies to
achieve them; to review and make recommendations to the board Will French, Chair
on financial policy and budgets taking into account investment (720) 234-3684 • wfrench@littletonequine.com
performance, economic conditions and other factors that may
impact short- and long-term financial stability; to develop budget- Board Liaison: Emma Adam
ing projections with staff, for both the AAEP and The Foundation, Staff Liaison: Nick Altwies
that integrate the strategic plan and other initiatives; to approve
the budget within the finance committee for submission to the 2022 2023 2024
board; to make recommendations on board appropriations and Jackie Boggs Betsy Charles Ann Dwyer
capital expenditures; and to conduct semi-annual review with Jeremiah Easley Will French Sloane Hoblick
investment advisor(s). Additionally, the committee will ensure an Bridget Heilsberg Caleb Harms Johanna Kremberg
accounting firm is selected for an annual audit or review of both Jennifer Linton Zach Loppnow Ryan Penno
the AAEP and The Foundation for the Horse with results reviewed Dane Tatarniuk Karen Nyrop Ann Maura Rashmir
by the committee prior to presentation to the AAEP board. Jennifer Reda Rebecca Stinson
Holly Stewart
Amy Grice, Chair and Board Liaison Harry Werner
(845) 399-1886 • amyvmdmba@gmail.com
Staff Liaison: Lori Rawls Nominating Committee
2022 2023 Non-AAEP ex-officio To oversee elections of board members; provide input to the board
Katie Garrett Amy Grice members: on policy matters related to leadership in the association; and to
Scott Hay Jim Zeliff Drew Buechley see that leadership positions are filled on a fair and equitable basis
Rick Mitchell John Chalk, Jr. with the best interest of the association in mind.
Eric Krawitt
David Frisbie, Chair
(970) 217-2656 • david.frisbie@colostate.edu
Staff Liaison: David Foley
Infectious Disease Committee
To monitor and update disease information on a regular basis for 2022 2023 2024
the Equine Disease Communication Center and AAEP websites, as Jeff Berk Emma Adam Scott Hay
well as AAEP Control and Vaccination Guidelines; and to make Foster Northrop Rachel Cezar-Martinez
additions, updates and relevant changes as needed. Additionally, Sarah Reuss David Frisbie
the committee will also serve to evaluate infectious disease issues
affecting the equine population and recommend courses of action
to the AAEP leadership. Performance Horse Committee
Sally DeNotta, Chair To proactively identify and address issues of importance to equine
(607) 422-4200 • s.denotta@ufl.edu veterinarians and horse show entities; to provide leadership and
expertise on all aspects of the performance horse that affect the
Board Liaison: Amanda House health and welfare of the horse and the integrity of the competition;
Staff Liaison: Katie McDaniel to communicate to AAEP members and other stakeholders AAEP
positions and recommendations on those issues; and, to educate
2022 2023 Gabriele Landolt AAEP members and stakeholders on best practices and ethical care
Lisa Fultz Ashley Boyle Kathleen Mullen of the performance horse.
Siddra Hines Sally DeNotta Emily Christine
Amy Johnson Ron Vin Nietrzeba Sherry Johnson, Chair
Barbara Jones Toby Pinn- (515) 291-7645 • sherryjdvm@gmail.com
Angela Pelzel- 2024 Woodcock
McCluskey Scarlette Zirkle Eric Swinebroad Board Liaison: Erin Denney-Jones
Ashley Whitehead Gotwals Staff Liaison: Giulia Garcia
Tania Kozikowski- Ex-officio member:
Nicolas Nat White 2022 2023 2024
Kathleen Anderson Lori Bidwell Jeffrey Scott Beshear
Liz Barrett Amy Poulin-Braim Katherine Chope
Lane Easter Olivia Rudolphi Tegan Easton
Sarah Gold Stephen Schumacher Sherry Johnson
Faith Hughes Mike Tomlinson Lauren Dean Lamb
Rick Mitchell Rebecca Tees
Andrea Sotela Gustavo Zonotto
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 5COMMITTEES
Professional Conduct & Scientific Review &
Ethics Committee Editorial Committee
To review and analyze ethical issues facing the AAEP membership To help develop the definitive program content for AAEP CE
and to educate the membership on these issues; to formulate and Meetings by providing input to the Educational Programs
review recommendations relative to AAEP position statements as Committee (EPC) and assisting in the production of the highest
they pertain to ethical practice; to develop and conduct a review quality proceedings papers through review.
procedure for evaluating complaints and allegations of unethical
practice by AAEP members; and, to recommend disciplinary action Erin Contino, Chair
to the board regarding membership privileges. (970) 556-3931 • erinkcontino@gmail.com
Luke Bass, Vice Chair
Duane Chappell, Chair
(970) 420-0973 • luke.bass@colostate.edu
(217) 827-0093 • dchappelldvm@gmail.com
Board Liaison: P.O. Eric Mueller
Board Liaison: Jim Zeliff Staff Liaison: Carey Ross
Staff Liaison: David Foley
2022 2023 2024
2022 2023 2024 Leea Arnold Luke Bass Lindsay Boone
Dionne Benson Ryan Carpenter Kathleen Anderson Heidi Banse Anna Chapman Ben Buchanan*
Jackie Christakos Duane Chappell Liz Arbittier Beth Biscoe Erin Contino Teresa Burns
Chris Wilhite Juliea McCall Jerry Billquist Raul Bras Jack Easley Jackie Christakos
Peter Morresey Barbara Crabbe Jim Bryant Aimee Eggleston Jorge Colon
Caitlin O’Shea Lisa Hanelt Ty Corbiell Ahearn Elizabeth Dore
Mary Beth Whitcomb Tom Lenz Josh Donnell Robyn Ellerbrock Katie Ellis
Ryland Edwards, III* Ryan Ferris Kati Glass
Bill Gilsenan Laura Javsicas Rachel Gottlieb
Amy Johnson Meghann Lustgarten Bailey Harmon*
Racing Committee Cody Johnson Tim Lynch
Brad Jackman
Jared Janke
Meg Mullin Peter Morresey Maureen Kelleher*
To proactively identify and address issues of importance to equine
Taylor Myers* Ashley Olds-Sanchez* Rachael Levine*
veterinarians and racing authorities; to provide leadership and
Britany Nehring- Nicole Scherrer Ernie Martinez*
expertise on all aspects of racing that affect the health and welfare
Lappin Lauren Schnabel Allen Page
of the horse; to communicate to AAEP members and racing stake-
Mike Pownall Katie Seabaugh Joanie Palmero
holders, the AAEP’s positions and recommendations pursuant to Maria Schnobrich Jeremy Shaba*
the welfare and safety of the horse; and, to educate AAEP mem- Gillian Perkins
Debbie Spike-Pierce Kate Wulster Laura Riggs
bers and industry stakeholders regarding best practices and ethical Amanda Trimble
care of the racehorse. Dane Tatarniuk
Claudia True Mary Beth
Jeff Berk, Chair Cara Wright Whitcomb*
(352) 843-3030 • jtberk5@aol.com Canaan Whitfield-
Cargile
Board Liaison: Emma Adam Karen Wolfsdorf
Staff Liaison: Sally Baker
* Serves on the committee’s Student Programs Group.
2022 2023 2024
Jeff Berk Jennifer Durenberger Alecsya Hiett Broyles Wellness Committee
Jeff Blea L. Chip Johnson Bonnie Comerford
Mike Latessa Christopher Kawcak John McVeigh To develop and provide resources to the membership on wellness
John Madison Deborah Lamparter and wellbeing issues, including educational programming, in an
John Peloso Sara Langsam Ex-officio member: effort to improve quality of practice and life.
Mary Scollay Alison Moore Clara Mason
Susan Stover Margo Macpherson, Chair
(352) 258-6394 • macphersonm@ufl.edu
Board Liaison: Amanda House
Staff Liaison: Sally Baker
2022 2023 2024
Aimee Eggleston Will French Jaci Boggs
Ahearn Cara Rosenbaum Elizabeth Charles
Jamie Pribyl Erin Trawick-Smith Stacey Ward
Stephanie Walbornn Cordivano
Margo Macpherson
Deborah Spike-
Pierce
6 AAEPawards
The Lavin Cup, The Equine Welfare Award of AAEP
The purpose of this award is to recognize a non-veterinary organization or individual that has demonstrated exceptional compassion or
developed and enforced rules and guidelines for the welfare of horses.
Past Winners
2020 New Vocations Racehorse 2009 North American Equine Ranching 2002 Dayton O. Hyde
Adoption Program Information Council (NAERIC) 1999 Tom Dorrance
2019 The Right Horse Initiative 2008 Hanover Shoe Farms 1998 Thoroughbred Retirement
2017 Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines 2007 Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Foundation, Inc.
2016 Michael Blowen, Founder, Adoption Program 1997 American Quarter Horse
Old Friends Equine 2005 Days End Farm Horse Rescue Association
2014 Robbie Timmons, President, 2004 Herb and Ellen Moelis, 1996 California Horse Racing Board
Canter USA Thoroughbred Charities of
2012 Christian Veterinary Mission America
2010 Society for the Protection of 2003 Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Animals Abroad (SPANA) Association (PRCA)
AAEP George Stubbs Award
The George Stubbs Award recognizes the contributions made to equine veterinary medicine by individuals other than veterinarians. The
award is named for George Stubbs (1724-1806), the artist and teacher who played a vital role in veterinary education. He studied and taught
anatomy at York Hospital in England, using detailed drawings as a guide to equine anatomy. His reference book, Anatomy of the Horse,
published more than 200 years ago, is still universally recognized as an authoritative anatomical depiction.
Past Winners
2016 Jay Hickey 2007 Roy and Gretchen Jackson and 2000 Gary L. Carpenter
President, American Horse Michael Matz AAEP Executive Director
Council (1993-2016) Barbaro’s Owners and Trainer 1991-2000
2014 Dell Hancock 2007 George Bagby, MD, MS 1999 Kenneth L. Maddy
Chair, Grayson-Jockey Club Orthopedic Surgeon Former California State Senator
Research Foundation 2005 Edward L. Squires, PhD 1997 Duncan Alexander
2011 Susan McDonnell, PhD Equine Reproduction Researcher American Live Stock Insurance
Equine Behaviorial Researcher and Professor Company
2008 John K. and Marianne Castle 2004 Gene Pranzo, Director 1993 Paul Mellon
Benefactors of the bi-annual Equine Research Foundation Philanthropist, horseman
International Equine Conference Dorothy Havemeyer Foundation 1993 R. Richards Rolapp, Esq.
on Laminitis and Diseases President, American Horse
of the Foot Council (1978-1993)
Eligibility
Individuals eligible for this award are those persons who have not received a degree in veterinary medicine and do not practice veterinary
medicine. However, the individual must have been directly responsible for performing an act or acts to benefit the field of equine veteri-
nary medicine in any or all of the following areas:
• Leadership • Product Development
• Public Service • Public Policy Development
• Volunteer Service • Animal Advocacy
• Research Findings • Humane Education
The accomplishments may be based on a sustained effort or an extraordinary single achievement.
Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award
Presented to an individual who has made significant and long-lasting contributions to equine veterinary medicine and the community, the
“Beyond the Call” award is named in honor of its first recipient, the late General Wayne O. “Sage” Kester, DVM.
Past Winners
2021 Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, DACVS
2020 Scott Palmer, DVM
2018 Tom Lenz, DVM
2017 Nancy Collins, DVM
2010 Charles Raker, VMD
1999 G. Marvin Beeman, DVM
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 7AWARDS
Distinguished Service Award
This honor recognizes individuals who have provided exemplary service to the AAEP or a similar organization to the benefit of the horse,
horse industry or the profession of equine veterinary medicine.
Past Winners
2021 James P. Morehead, DVM 2012 Midge Leitch, VMD 2004 Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM,
2020 Mary Scollay, DVM 2009 Scott E. Palmer, VMD DACVS
Keith D. Kleine, MS Sally J. Baker, APR 2002 H. Steve Conboy, DVM
2018 Kent Fowler, DVM 2008 Susan L. White, DVM, DACVIM Jay G. Merriam, DVM
2016 William A. Moyer, DVM 2007 Gary L. Norwood, DVM 2001 Nat T. Messer, IV, DVM
2015 Brad Mitchell 2006 Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS David L. Foley, CAE
2014 Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS John E. Madigan, DVM 2000 R. Bruce Hollett, DVM
C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD Claude A. Ragle, DVM Mrs. Lucy Kester
2013 Harry W. Werner, VMD 2005 Tom R. Lenz, DVM, MS
Distinguished Educator Award
This award recognized individuals who made a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners, either in an academic
setting or as a mentor. Beginning in 2013, this award was separated into two distinct awards honoring academic training and mentorship.
Past Winners
2012 Jill R. Johnson, DVM 2005 Charles F. Reid, DVM 2002 John F. Fessler, DVM
2011 Jill Beach, VMD 2004 Robert M. Kenney, DVM Ronald L. Genovese, VMD
2009 John T. Vaughan, DVM Leon Scrutchfield, DVM 2001 Robert Baker, DVM
R. Dean Scoggins, DVM 2003 Norman W. Rantanen, DVM, M.B. Teigland, DVM
2008 Timothy R. O’Brien, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVR 2000 Albert Gabel, DVM
MS, PhD A-O/ASIF International Charles Raker, VMD
John V. Steiner, DVM, DACT Foundation’s Veterinary John D. Wheat, DVM
2007 James N. Moore, DVM Division
Howard E. Gill, DVM Loren H. Evans, DVM
2006 Thomas Divers, DVM
Distinguished Educator Award (Academic)
This award, instituted in 2013, honors an individual educator who by his or her actions and commitment has demonstrated a significant
impact on the development and training of equine practitioners.
Past Winners
2021 Elizabeth M. Santschi, DVM, DACVS
2019 W. David Wilson, BVMS, MS
2018 John Stick, DVM, DACVS
2017 Peter J. Timoney, FRCVS
2016 Dennis E. Brooks, DVM, PhD, DACVO
2015 Virginia B. Reef, DVM, DACVIM, DACVSMR, DECVDI
2014 Terry L. Blanchard, DVM, MS, DACT
2013 Frank A. Nickels, DVM
Distinguished Educator Award (Mentor)
This award, instituted in 2013, honors an individual who by his or her actions and commitment has demonstrated a significant impact
on the development and training of equine practitioners through mentoring.
Past Winners
2020 Stephen E. O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
2019 Terry D. Swanson, DVM
2018 Richard Estes, DVM
2015 John W. Lee, Jr., DVM
2013 Barrie D. Grant, DVM
8 AAEPAWARDS
Distinguished Life Members
This distinction recognizes regular members who have made outstanding contributions to the association throughout their career.
Past Winners
2021 William A. Moyer 2001 Peter F. Haynes 1987 Stanley M. Teeter
2020 Susan L. White 2000 Robert K. Shideler William M. Romane
2017 Harry W. Werner A. Gary Lavin 1986 Gene M. Bierhaus
2016 Glenn P. Blodgett James R. Coffman Paul E. Hoffman
2015 Nathaniel A. White, II 1999 John T. Vaughan 1985 Frank J. Milne
2014 Terry D. Swanson 1998 Ralph C. Knowles 1984 M.B. Teigland
2013 Benjamin Franklin, Jr. 1997 William “Rex” Hinshaw 1983 Wayne O. Kester
2012 Nat T. Messer, IV 1996 Manuel A. “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. 1980 Jack K. Robbins
2011 Douglas G. Corey 1993 DeWitt Owen, Jr. Alan H. Edmondson
2010 Jerry B. Black 1992 Delano L. Proctor, Jr. 1976 Charles E. Hagyard
2009 C. Wayne McIlwraith Robert W. Copelan 1974 Floyd C. Sager
Thomas R. Lenz 1991 James T. O’Connor, Jr. Paul J. Meginnis
2008 Larry R. Bramlage G. Marvin Beeman 1972 Donald A. Price
2007 Robert D. Lewis 1989 W. Dan Roberts 1967 Angel C. Pou
2006 Charles D. Vail Edwin A. Churchill 1959 Marion L. Scott
J. Clyde Johnson Eugene R. Carroll John G. Hardenburg
2002 James L. Voss Willard F. Guard
AAEP Research Award
This award, instituted in 2013, recognizes an individual who has completed research that has or will make a significant impact on
the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of equine disease. Nominations are open to all individuals whose research is acknowledged by
presentation or publication and by peer review as a significant advancement in equine medicine or innovation in equine science. Nominees
must have had their research presented or published during the two years prior to when nominations are submitted to the AAEP.
Past Winners
2021 Joy Tomlinson, DVM, DACVIM
2020 Katrin Hinrichs, CVM, Ph.D., DACT
2018 C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, Ph.D., DSc, FRCVS, DACVS
2014 Donald P. Knowles, DVM
The President’s Award
The President’s Award honors individuals who have demonstrated a dedication to the association during the past year by contributing a
significant portion of time and expertise to benefit the health and welfare of the horse. The sitting AAEP president selects the recipient of
this award, which was introduced in 2008.
Past Winners
2021 Carol K. Clark, DVM, DACVIM 2015 Kenton D. Morgan, DVM
Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA 2014 Rick M. Arthur, DVM
2020 Sherry A. Johnson, DVM, MS, 2013 Edward W. Kanara, DVM
DACVSMR 2012 Jay G. Merriam, DVM
2019 Katherine Ann Flynn, BVMS 2011 David D. Frisbie, DVM
2018 John G. Peloso, DVM, DACVS David L. Foley, CAE
and family 2010 Scott E. Palmer, VMD
2017 Stuart E. Brown, II, DVM Foster Northrop, DVM
Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA 2009 Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
2016 Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM, 2008 Midge Leitch, VMD
DACVS
Nominations for AAEP awards may only be made by AAEP members.
A nomination form may be obtained through the AAEP office, 4033 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, (859) 233-0147;
or online within the “About” section at aaep.org. Nominations must be received by June 1.
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 9AWARDS
Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture
The Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture debuted at the 1997 AAEP Convention in Phoenix, Ariz. Named for AAEP past president
and distinguished life member Frank J. Milne, the lecture series features state-of-the-art research on subjects and techniques considered
important by the equine veterinary profession.
2021 Jean-Marie Denoix – A Look at Lameness Through the Eyes of Functional Anatomy
(and Biomechanics)
2020 John A.E. Hubbell – Moving Equine Anesthesia from an Art toward a Science
2019 Dean W. Richardson – The Tao of Equine Fracture Repair
2018 Virginia B. Reef – Straight from the Heart: Untangling the Complexities of the
Equine Cardiovascular System
2017 Padraic M. Dixon – The Evolution of Horses and the Evolution of Equine Dentistry
2016 Norm G. Ducharme – Equine Upper Airways: Intersection of Evidence-Based Data,
Emerging Discoveries and the “Veterinary Art”
2015 Thomas J. Divers – The Equine Liver in Health and Disease
2014 John E. Madigan – Gumshoe Sleuthing in the World of Infectious Disease and Neonatology:
Discoveries That Changed Equine and Human Health
2013 Sue Dyson – Equine Lameness: Clinical Judgment Meets Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
2012 Stephanie J. Valberg – Muscling in on the Cause of Tying Up
2011 Noah D. Cohen – Equine Epidemiology: Counting for Something in Equine Practice
2010 Dennis E. Brooks – Catastrophic Ocular Surface Failure in the Horse
2009 Larry R. Bramlage – Operative Orthopedics of the Equine Fetlock Joint
2008 Stephen M. Reed – A Review of Neurological Diseases
2007 Dickson D. Varner – Revisiting the Perception of Sperm
2006 Nathaniel A. White, II – Colic
2005 C. Wayne McIlwraith – Joints, Arthroscopy to Gene Therapy
2004 Peter Rossdale – Maladjusted Foal
2003 Alfred M. Merritt, II – Gastroenterology
2002 David M. Nunamaker – Orthopedics, Bucked Shins
2001 James N. Moore – Gastrointestinal Disease
2000 Harold F. Hintz – Nutrition
1999 Joe Mayhew – The Spinal Cord
1998 O.J. Ginther – Equine Pregnancy
1997 N. Edward Robinson – Lower Airway of the Horse
Past Presidents 1955-2021
1955 Marion L. Scott* 1972 Thomas E. Dunkin* 1989 James L. Voss* 2006 Thomas D. Brokken
1956 Willard F. Guard* 1973 Robert W. Copelan 1990 Edward S. Murray* 2007 Douglas G. Corey
1957 Horace N. Davis* 1974 Robert K. Shideler* 1991 Robert A. Jack* 2008 Eleanor M. Green
1958 Edwin M. Churchill* 1975 G. Marvin Beeman 1992 Peter F. Haynes* 2009 Harry W. Werner
1959 Wayne O. Kester* 1976 James T. O’Connor, Jr.* 1993 Dan R. Evans* 2010 Nathaniel A. White, II
1960 Jordon Woodcock* 1977 Joseph A. Solomon* 1994 A. Gary Lavin* 2011 William A. Moyer
1961 M.B. Teigland* 1978 W. Dan Roberts* 1995 J. Clyde Johnson 2012 John S. Mitchell
1962 William O. Reed* 1979 Bernard F. Brennan* 1996 Terry D. Swanson 2013 Ann E. Dwyer
1963 Jack K. Robbins* 1980 DeWitt Owen, Jr.* 1997 Rick M. Arthur 2014 Jeff A. Blea
1964 William R. McGee* 1981 John T. Vaughan 1998 Gary L. Norwood 2015 G. Kent Carter
1965 Ora R. Adams* 1982 Robert L. Boss* 1999 Robert D. Lewis 2016 Kathleen M. Anderson
1966 Joseph E. Burch* 1983 Stewart K. Harvey* 2000 Benjamin Franklin, Jr. 2017 R. Reynolds Cowles, Jr.
1967 R. Scott Jackson* 1984 Daniel V. Flynn 2001 C. Wayne McIlwraith 2018 Margo L. Macpherson
1968 Neal D. Lusk* 1985 Charles D. Vail 2002 Jerry B. Black 2019 Jeffrey T. Berk
1969 Delano L. Proctor, Jr.* 1986 James R. Coffman 2003 Tom R. Lenz 2020 David D. Frisbie
1970 Joseph C. O’Dea* 1987 Richard J. Sheehan 2004 Larry R. Bramlage 2021 Scott A. Hay
1971 Frank J. Milne* 1988 J. Fred Arnold* 2005 Scott E. Palmer *deceased
10 AAEPregulation and legislative advocacy resources
The AAEP is committed to serving as a leading force and advocate Horse Slaughter Horse Soring
for veterinary and equine-related issues affecting federal legislation. Regulation of Veterinary Transport of Horses
However, in recent years, AAEP members have been most affected Medicine Urban Horse Use
by local and state legislation.
In addition to providing you with resources, the AAEP can
The AAEP aims to serve its membership by providing necessary connect you or your local, state or national organization with
resources and information about policy issues affecting veterinary your legislators, affiliate organizations and related stakeholders.
medicine at all levels of government. The AAEP has established rela-
tionships with two national organizations, the American Veterinary How You Can Help Us
Medical Association (AVMA) and American Horse Council (AHC), Keeping track of the numerous policy issues at the local and state
to provide further information and resources to assist AAEP mem- level can be difficult. If you are involved within your state veteri-
bers with both state and national issues. Both the AVMA and AHC nary association, you are more likely to be informed on a timely
have offices in Washington, D.C. basis about issues within your state legislature or regulatory agencies
that involve equine veterinary medicine. Contact the AAEP office to
How We Can Help You keep us informed about important policies affecting veterinarians
The AAEP can assist you or your state association with any of the and horses in your area.
following issues:
Learn More
Animal Abuse and Neglect Emergency Preparedness To learn more about how the AAEP can help with your
Animal Identification and Response advocacy efforts, please visit aaep.org and enter the search word
Alternative and Equine Welfare “advocacy”; or contact Keith Kleine, staff liaison to the AAEP
Complementary Therapies Equine Dentistry Welfare and Public Policy Advisory Council, at (859) 233-0147 or
Castration Equine Reproduction kkleine@aaep.org.
Compounding Euthanasia
AVMA Representation 2022
Following is a list of AAEP-member representatives serving in volunteer leadership positions within the AVMA. AVMA Committee positions
are appointed by the AVMA Executive Board, and these individuals were nominated by the AAEP. AVMA council positions are elected by the
AVMA House of Delegates, and members serving in these positions were either sponsored or co-sponsored by the AAEP.
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE SECTION REPRESENTATIVE TERM
AAEP Representatives to the AVMA AAEP Stuart E. Brown II, Delegate 2018-2022
House of Delegates Margo Macpherson (alternate) 2018-2022
AVMA Executive Board Liaison to AAEP AAEP Lori Teller 2021-2022
PLIT-Board of Trustees At Large Stuart E. Brown II 2018-2022
Animal Welfare Committee AAEP (Private Equine) Clara Mason 2021-2024
Clinical Practice
Council on Biologic & Therapeutic Agents Private Clinical Practice Steven Dow 2020-2023
Predominately Equine
Legislative Advisory Committee AAEP James Zeliff 2021-2024
Brad Tanner (alternate) 2021-2024
Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee AAEP Fairfield Bain 2019-2022
Jim Hamilton (alternate) 2019-2022
Committee on Antimicrobials AAEP Mark G. Papich 2020-2023
AAEP Lauren Schnabel (alternate) 2020-2023
Council on Education Private Clinical Practice Ann Dwyer 2019-2025
Council on Veterinary Service Private Practice Barbara Crabbe 2020-2023
Predominantly Equine
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee At Large Amy Grice 2021-2024
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 11American Association of Equine Practitioners
ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES
AAEP position statements are created to establish AAEP policy, which serve as guidelines for the practitioner and the equine
industry. As such, they do not have the force of law. All position statements issued by the AAEP should be regarded as one
of several tools that a practitioner may take into consideration in the context of his or her practice. All practitioners are
encouraged first and foremost to understand and comply with the laws, regulations and standard of care of their appropriate
jurisdiction. While position statements are intended to set a standard for veterinary practice, lack of adherence to any specific
AAEP position statement does not constitute grounds for disciplinary action. The AAEP can exercise disciplinary action only
in connection with its own members and its action is limited to denial of membership in the AAEP. The AAEP shall have no
liability whatsoever for any position statement.
A subcommittee of the AAEP board reviews all of the AAEP guidelines and position statements every five years. Any pro-
posed revisions are approved by a vote of the full board.
Note: Prior to 2014, the AAEP’s Ethical and Professional Guidelines included several policies from the American Veterinary
Medical Association, specifically: AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics; AVMA Guidelines for Complementary and
Alternative Veterinary Medicine; AVMA Animal Abuse and Animal Neglect; AVMA Animals Used in Entertainment, Shows,
and for Exhibition; AVMA Humane Transport of Equines; and AVMA Certificates of Veterinary Inspection. To view these
and other AVMA policies, please visit https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies.
For the most current version of all AAEP position statements, visit https://tinyurl.com/2y3x4bx9.
Position Statement Protocol As a matter of policy, the AAEP does not provide endorse-
ments of continuing education programs developed and conduct-
The AAEP recognizes it is often a major source of informa- ed by other organizations or individuals. Furthermore, the AAEP
tion or expertise regarding the practice techniques, ethics and logo and name can only be used in a co-branding situation where
client relations of the equine veterinarian, as well as in defining the AAEP has influence or direct involvement with the scientific
humane and ethical treatment of horses. Therefore, the follow- program content or meeting and only after having undergone
ing protocol will be used in the development or adoption of a review by AAEP.
position statement by AAEP.
• Position statements must be first reviewed and approved by
• Issues or areas of concern must be introduced in writing for the appropriate committee, prior to review and approval by a
consideration by the board. A concise, complete background quorum of the board.
of the situation, current status and anticipated outcome must
be provided. A length of no more than one page is preferred. Opinions, not position statements, may be rendered by the
board in an emergency situation. These will not become policy
• A notice announcing the board’s discussion of the proposed statements unless the above protocol is met.
position may appear in either Equine Veterinary Education
or Spur, AAEP’s electronic newsletter. If the board notifies Revised by AAEP board of directors in 2010.
the membership using one of these methods, members will
be given an opportunity to comment at least 30 days prior Logo Use Policy
to consideration by the board. No public comment will be
allowed during the board meeting, but written comment may Members are both welcomed and encouraged to use the
be provided for review by the board and must be received at member version of the AAEP logo on their websites, practice
least 30 days prior to the board meeting. stationery, vehicles, etc. to indicate membership in the AAEP.
The AAEP logo, however, should not be used in conjunction
• If it is determined that on-site inspection is required in order
or connection with any commercial product as such use may
to develop a statement, AAEP will conduct the inspection at
improperly appear to be an endorsement of the product on the
its own expense.
part of the association.
• No position statement may be used as an endorsement or
approval of any particular breed, sport, discipline or any The member version of the AAEP logo can be downloaded
other use of the horse, nor as an endorsement or approval of from aaep.org.
any pharmaceutical brand or instrument, and must specifi-
Approved by AAEP board of directors in 2012.
cally address the actual management, care or use of the horse
in a specific activity or treatment regimen.
12 AAEPETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES
Policy on Transparency, Open Records, and within their respective jurisdictions. Additionally, there is a
process for members to file complaints against other members.
Board Meeting Attendance Each case involving an AAEP member is reviewed by the AAEP
The AAEP is committed to transparency with its members Professional Conduct and Ethics Committee for disciplinary con-
and is happy to make available any association records or sideration and a recommendation is forwarded to the board of
documents that any member would like to view, with a few directors for final action. It should be noted that AAEP can exer-
exceptions. Board minutes, committee meeting records, or other cise disciplinary action only in connection with its own members.
similar documents are available to members by requesting them
Reviewed by AAEP board of directors in 2010.
of the executive director with a stated purpose or intent for such
access. Copies will be provided by hard copy format and via mail
or fax. These will be provided at no cost to the member unless the Compliance with Officials
request results in an extreme amount of paper, postage or staff
Members of AAEP will be guided and abide by all legal-
costs to assemble and provide. Personnel records or other busi-
ly established rules developed by the states, provinces and
ness contracts would not be appropriate to share as they could
organizations under whose jurisdictions they practice. The
have legal implications since they involve other parties. If mem-
rules and regulations of the local jurisdiction supersede all
bers have any questions or concerns about documents or records
other guidelines if they do not contradict state statutes.
of this nature, they are encouraged to contact the President or
Executive Director. Competitions should be governed by rules established within
the industry regarding therapeutic administration of medica-
Additionally, AAEP board meetings are open to any member
tions and all matters pertaining to the health and well-being
in good standing who would like to attend, provided notice to
of the competitive horse. The use of stimulant, depressant,
attend is requested of the executive director at least two days
narcotic, tranquilizer, local anesthetic or any substance that
prior to the meeting. Prior notice ensures that the appropriate
affects normal performance of the horse should be prohibited.
planning can be made and board materials prepared for any
visitors in attendance. There may be portions of the meeting con- Reviewed by AAEP board of directors in 2010.
ducted in “executive session,” at which point visitors will need
to be temporarily excused. Anyone wishing to attend an AAEP
board meeting will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement. AAEP Statement on
Approved by AAEP board of directors in 2017. Genetic Defects
Introduction and Definitions
Ethical and Professional A. Congenital Defects: Congenital defects include all undesirable
Guidelines traits and pathologic conditions present at birth whether they
are genetic or due to intra-uterine events that results from
Standards of Profession extra-uterine influences. Congenital defects do not necessar-
ily indicate inheritance; they simply indicate that the defect
Professional ethics embodies the behaviors of honesty, integ-
was present at birth.
rity and kindness while obeying rules and regulations set forth
with mutual respect for opinion and preservation of dignity in B. Inherited Tendencies: There are characteristics in horses that
interpersonal relationships. The conduct should be in a manner are influenced by a wide variety of genes, whose pattern of
that will enhance the worthiness of the profession. The ethical inheritance is complex and whose expression has strong envi-
practice of medicine includes those remedies and treatments that ronmental influences. Horses have been selectively bred for
have, as their short or long-term goal, the health and welfare of centuries to promote or discourage these characteristics. The
the horse. selection for or against these inherited tendencies is the basis
for our current breed registries. Size, power, color, speed,
All members of the AAEP are expected to comply with (a) the conformation and many other characteristics that are geneti-
code of Ethics of the AAEP (or counterpart in foreign countries); cally influenced are selected for or against by certain breed
(b) the Bylaws and procedures of their enforcement; (c) the code registries. Variations from ideal may be undesirable but they
of Ethics of the veterinary medical association of the state or are not deemed to be genetic defects.
province in which licensed; (d) all rules and regulations of racing
applicable at race tracks where practicing; (e) rules of organiza- C. Genetic Defects: Genetic defects are pathologic conditions
tions governing horse shows, sales, equine events and the rules of proven genetic origin. These may be the result of a muta-
of all breed registries in relation to veterinary practices; and (f) tion in a gene of major effect or mutations in multiple genes
all other laws of the land. Members and Veterinarians should (polygenic) whose effects combine to produce a deleterious
be honest and fair in their relations with others, and they should or undesirable result. The degree to which some traits are
not engage in fraud, misrepresentation or deceit. Violation of any expressed in horses carrying particular mutations can be
of the foregoing may constitute cause for revocation or denial of influenced by environmental factors. This is called incomplete
membership in the AAEP. penetrance.
D. Undesirable Traits: An undesirable trait, as designated by
Organizations and regulatory agencies within the industry
certain breed registries, is a condition or behavior which may
notify the AAEP of violations (committed by an AAEP member)
or may not be present at birth, may develop over time, may
2022 Leadership Resource Guide 13ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES
or may not be a genetic defect, but precludes registration of More information on equine genetic diseases is available at
that animal. A variation in color is an example of a charac- these websites:
teristic that may be considered by a breed to be undesirable.
https://www.vdl.umn.edu
Concealment of such undesirable traits by any means, includ-
ing surgery, is prohibited by breed registry. It is therefore https://www.cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-research/
unethical for a veterinarian to perform such treatments, valberg-laboratory
except when the treatment is intended to improve the health https://getgluck.ca.uky.edu
of the horse, and when the veterinarian reports the treatment https://www.vetsci.ca.uky.edu
to the breed registry.
Revised by AAEP board of directors in 2009.
Genetic Tests Available for Horses
As of February 2012, tests for mutations in single genes are Equine Welfare
currently available for 12 diseases.
AAEP Principles of Equine Welfare
Autosomal Dominant
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) in the Quarter Horse As a voice for equids on issues affecting their well-being, the
Type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) in numerous AAEP believes:
breeds 1. The responsible use of animals for human purposes, such
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) in Quarter Horse related breeds as companionship, food, fiber, recreation, work, education,
Autosomal Recessive exhibition, and research conducted for the benefit of both
Overo Lethal White Syndrome (OLWS) in the Paint Horse humans and animals, is consistent with the Veterinarian’s
Severe Combined immunodeficiency (SCID) in Arabian Horses Oath.¹
Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED) in Quarter 2. Equids must be provided water, food, proper handling,
Horse related breeds health care and an environment appropriate to their use, with
Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB) in Belgians thoughtful consideration for their species-typical biology and
JEB in Saddlebred horses behavior.¹
Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA) in 3. Equids should be cared for in ways that minimize fear, pain,
Quarter Horse-related breeds stress and suffering.¹
Lavender Foal Syndrome in Arabians
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) in Arabians 4. Equids should be provided with protection from injurious
Fell Pony Syndrome heat or cold and harmful adverse weather conditions.
5. Equids used in competition, spectator events, shows, exhibi-
New information in equine genetics is being generated very tions, motion pictures and television should not be subjected
quickly and this list will be updated as it becomes available. to the fraudulent use of drugs, non-nutritive agents, equip-
ment or procedures intended to alter performance, conforma-
Surgical Correction of Undesirable Traits tion or appearance.²
and Genetic Defects 6. Events and activities involving equids should continually
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, strive to put the horse first above all other interests.
surgical correction of “genetic defects” for the purposes of con- 7. Equine industry organizations should identify areas where
cealing the defect is unethical. If surgical correction is under- equids are being subjected to adverse procedures or training
taken for the purpose of improving the health of the individual, methods and work to eliminate any inhumane acts.
then it should be accompanied by sterilization to prevent the per- 8. Equids should be transported in a manner which minimizes
petuation of the genetic defect. The AAEP agrees with the intent the potential for infirmity, illness, injury, fatigue or other
of this position. Further, surgical correction of any characteristic undue suffering during the journey.
specifically named by the breed organization as being prohibited,
9. Equids shall be treated with respect and dignity throughout
for the purpose of concealing the characteristic for obtaining
their lives and, when necessary and at the appropriate time,
registration, would be considered fraudulent and unethical. Such
be provided a humane death.¹
procedures offer no benefit to the horse and are intended only to
deceive the breed organization. The AAEP does support surgical 10. The veterinary profession shall continually strive to improve
correction of conditions that are in the best interest of individual equine health and welfare through scientific research, educa-
horses. tion, collaboration, advocacy and the proposal or support
of appropriate legislation and regulations that promote the
humane existence of equids.¹
Identification of Genetic Traits
¹Adapted from AVMA Animal Welfare Principles, 2006.
AAEP supports the use of genetic testing by veterinarians or ²Adapted from AVMA Policy on Animals Used In Entertainment, Shows, and for
breed associations to identify genetic mutations in animals so that Exhibition, 2007.
owners can make informed decisions about breeding, purchase Revised by AAEP board of directors in 2016.
and specific treatments. Breed associations should be contacted
to determine if there are any restrictions on registration of horses This position was under review at press time for this guide.
with genetic defects. Licensed laboratories should be used for For the most current version of all position statements, visit
genetic testing. https://tinyurl.com/2y3x4bx9.
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