Purpose:
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.
Specific information to include:
- Length of service
- Number of animals that have benefited
- What barriers have been overcome
- Small, sustained acts over a long period of time may equal one large impact
- Nominees must be acceptable to the veterinary community
Nominations:
Nominations will be accepted from current AAEP members only. Click HERE to download the nomination form.
Past Recipients:
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2020 |
New Vocations |
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2019 |
The Right Horse Initiative |
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2017 |
Ryerss Farm for Aged and Retired Horses |
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2016 |
Michael Blowen, Founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center |
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2014 |
Robbie Timmons, Treasurer, CANTER USA |
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2012 |
Christian Veterinary Mission |
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2010 |
Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad |
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2009 |
North American Equine Ranching Information Council |
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2008 |
Hanover Shoe Farms |
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2007 |
Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program |
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2005 |
Allan and Kathleen Schwartz, Days End Farm Horse Rescue |
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2004 |
Herb and Ellen Moelis, Thoroughbred Charities of America |
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2003 |
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association |
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2002 |
Dayton O. Hyde |
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1999 |
Tom Dorrance, Trainer |
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1998 |
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Inc. |
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1997 |
American Quarter Horse Association |
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1996 |
California Horse Racing Board |