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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world’s largest professional association of equine veterinarians, is pleased to announce the addition of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) to the AAEP’s Alliance Partner Program. Through this alliance the organizations will educate horse owners about quality health care for the Arabian breed.

“The AHA and the AAEP share a strong tradition of education as well as a love of the horse,” said Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP president. “With so many AAEP members involved in the hands-on care of this popular breed, our partnership with the AHA is a natural extension of the veterinary care that is already provided on an individual basis.”

"We're very pleased to become an Alliance Partner with the AAEP because it raises awareness about Arabian horses among the veterinary community and gives us a direct pipeline to those who assist us with the health and welfare of our horses," said Bill Hughes, president, Arabian Horse Association.

AHA(r) is a 46,000 member equine association that registers and maintains a database of more then one million Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. It publishes the bimonthly Arabian Horse Magazine, administers $4 million in annual prize money, produces national events, recognizes more than 400 Arabian horse shows and distance rides and provides activities and programs that promote breeding and ownership.

The partnership will focus on the presentation of health information to AHA members through publications such as Arabian Horse Magazine as well as through veterinary speakers at selected AHA national shows. The AHA will exhibit at the AAEP’s upcoming Horseman’s Day educational event in Denver, Colo., on December 5.

The AHA joins the American Quarter Horse Association, U.S. Equestrian Federation, Inc. and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association as AAEP Alliance Partners.

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. Currently, AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 8,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.

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