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Resources for Horse Owners

AAEP's "Stable Living" Blog - Five equine veterinarians share their experiences of balancing work, family, relationships and everything else that exists beyond veterinary medicine.
AAEP Foundation - The AAEP Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 organization, is the charitable arm of the AAEP, founded in 1994. Like its parent organization, is dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. The AAEP Foundation draws on the expertise of world-renowned caregivers and researchers in identifying the needs of the equine, and is unequaled in its ability to identify the most critical health concerns facing the equine population. Donate today.
About the AAEP
Advocacy - Advocating for our members and promoting the value of the equine veterinary profession to legislators and policymakers is an important priority for the AAEP. To do this, we address legislative and regulatory issues that affect the equine veterinary community, as well as the profession.
Annual Report
Ask the Vet - This resource is a monthly question-and-answer forum where horse owners can pose questions to the AAEP “expert” of the month on specific topics.
Careers in Equine Medicine - Do you own or ride horses, or simply admire the beauty of the horse? Do you enjoy the biological sciences? If so, choosing a career as an equine veterinarian may be the most rewarding decision you ever make.
Get-A-DVM - Locate an AAEP-member veterinarian using the Get-A-DVM directly. Whether you're traveling, relocating or looking for a veterinarian for your first horse, this search engine will help you connect with a practitioner dedicated to the highest standard of equine medical care.
Health Articles: Search by Topic - Browse horse-health articles that are reviewed by the AAEP Owner Education Committee and categorized for your convienence.
Health Links
Horse Owner Event Calendar
Import Rules for Equines
On Call Program
Order AAEP Logo Merchandise
Our Partners - The AAEP’s Educational, Media and Alliance Partners Program is an esteemed group of industry-leading corporations, media outlets and industry organizations dedicated to providing resources and education through the AAEP to equine veterinarians and horse owners to improve the health and welfare of the horse.
Racehorse Health: A Guide for Owners and Trainers - This guide provides numerous resources to those involved with the care and management of the racehorse. It is the responsibility of all involved in racing to put the health and welfare of the horse first.
Research Articles - The Equine Research Coordination Group (ERCG) is comprised of researchers and organizations that support equine research. Participants in the ERCG include equine foundations and multiple university research representatives. The articles are available for reprint in both electronic and print media.
Selecting an Equine Veterinarian Video
Subscribe to the Healthy Horses Newsletter/View archived newsletters.
The Issue of Unwanted Horses
What to Expect When Owning a Horse - So you have decided that you want to take the leap and the join millions of others who own a horse? Much like any large animal, horses rank high in the category of responsibility. With improvements in nutrition and health care, horses are living longer, productive lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses living well into their 20s and 30s. With this in mind, are you prepared to offer a life-long commitment to this horse or ensure that it is responsibly cared for should you no longer be able to financially provide for it?
Vaccination Guidelines