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2020 AAEP Convention And Trade Show Goes Virtual

The American Association of Equine Practitioners announced today that the 2020 AAEP Annual Convention & Trade Show, originally scheduled for Dec. 5 through 9 in Las Vegas, NV, will take place instead as a virtual event. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential safety risks to AAEP members, staff, exhibitors and others attending necessitated the move.

The newly envisioned AAEP Virtual Annual Convention & Trade Show will include many of the popular elements which have brought equine veterinarians together annually for nearly seven decades: peer-reviewed education; camaraderie with colleagues; and connection to Trade Show exhibitors from all sectors of the veterinary market.

The exact dates for December's Virtual Convention & Trade Show and the schedule of sessions and events will be announced in September. The educational program will offer a blend of live and on-demand sessions, ensuring practitioners can conveniently earn CE hours based on their personal schedules.

“The AAEP Convention is not only an educational experience but an important gathering for our close-knit community of Horse Doctors,” said AAEP President Dr. David Frisbie. “While we may not be together in the same city this year, the Virtual Convention promises to offer the connection that so many of us are seeking after the disruption of 2020.”

Registration for the Virtual Annual Convention & Trade Show will open in September and offer a different pricing structure than the in-person event. Those who have already registered for Las Vegas will be contacted by AAEP staff.

Practice Owners From Texas And Montana Appointed AAEP Officers

Drs. Rob Franklin and Amy Grice have been appointed officers of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and will assume their respective positions when installed during the December 8 President's Luncheon at the 66th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Franklin has been named 2021 vice president and will assume the role of AAEP president in 2023; Dr. Grice has been named treasurer and will serve a three-year term.

Dr. Franklin is a partner in Fredericksburg Equine Veterinary Services in Fredericksburg, Texas, and a strong advocate for equine-humanitarian efforts through his support of working equid welfare. A founding director of the Equitarian Initiative, Dr. Franklin has led more than 15 veterinary medical trips to Central America since 2012 to administer care to the region's working equids and education to caretakers. He is also co-founder of animal nutritional supplement company Animal Stewards International, whose pay-it-forward model helps animals in need in underdeveloped countries.

An AAEP member since 1998, Dr. Franklin chairs the Wellness Committee and previously served on the board of directors from 2015-2017. In addition, he has volunteered as a member of the Educational Programs and Nominating committees.

Dr. Franklin received his veterinary degree in 1999 from Texas A&M University and became board certified in large animal internal medicine in 2003. His avid support of organized veterinary medicine extends beyond his AAEP service: He is co-founder and past president of the Texas Equine Veterinary Association, past president of the Marion (County, Fla.) Veterinary Medical Association and a former director of the Florida Association of Equine Practitioners. In addition, Dr. Franklin has published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles, and he has presented at national and international veterinary conferences.

Dr. Grice is a veterinary business consultant in Virginia City, Mont., who after 25 years as an ambulatory equine practitioner with Rhinebeck Equine in Rhinebeck, N.Y., resigned as managing partner of the large referral practice in 2015 to launch her consulting practice, which helps veterinarians navigate challenging practice environments to lead more successful and satisfying lives.

Dr. Grice received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and her MBA from Marist College School of Management in 2014. She frequently speaks at educational seminars for veterinarians and contributes veterinary business articles to AAEP Media Partner EquiManagement. In addition, she facilitates regional Decade One networking groups for early-career veterinarians and serves on the AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee.

An AAEP member since 1990, Dr. Grice currently serves on the Wellness Committee. She previously served on the board of directors from 2016-2018, the Foundation Advisory Council, and the Educational Programs, Leadership Development, Nominating and Owner Education committees. She received the 2017 AAEP President's Award for her central role in the development of the AAEP-AVMA Economic Survey.

Ohio State Faculty Clinician Chosen As AAEP’s First My Vet Rocks Honoree

Jonathan Yardley, DVM, associate professor-clinical in Equine Community Practice at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the June honoree of the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) My Vet Rocks Contest, which celebrates the important relationship between veterinarian, owner and horse.

Dr. Yardley was among 75 veterinarians nominated by horse owners for the award during June. Also honored for their exemplary care were runners-up Dr. Kate Hodson, owner of Hodson Veterinary Services LLC in Hebron, Ind., and Dr. Bob Meyer, co-owner of Neuse River Equine Hospital in Wendell, N.C.

Patience, stall-side manner and commitment to client education were common themes among the 17 nomination letters received in support of Dr. Yardley. According to nominator Mindy Ridgeway, “Not only is he a compassionate and talented veterinarian, he is also a brilliant educator. … As an owner, it is such a valuable learning experience and he never misses an opportunity to educate as he rounds in the hospital and in the field. He is realistic, yet optimistic as he helps me achieve optimal health and long-term soundness for my horse.”

Aubrey Burwell added, “His teaching skills are just as great as his veterinary knowledge. His communication is top notch and … he keeps in mind owners' financial ability without compromising patient care.”

Dr. Yardley manages the university's general equine veterinary practice, where he provides a broad range of clinical care while also educating fourth-year veterinary students and interns.

“Sometimes, veterinary medicine can be a thankless job but it's a great feeling to know that what you're doing for clients and their animals is being received positively,” said Dr. Yardley, who received his veterinary degree in 2006 from Tufts University. “It gives me motivation to keep doing what I'm doing and to continue to practice the way I'm practicing. It's pretty cool.”

Dr. Yardley received a prize package from the AAEP and contest sponsor American Regent Animal Health, manufacturer of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). In addition, he is now eligible to win the contest's grand prize, which will be announced later this year in conjunction with the AAEP's 66th Annual Convention. The grand-prize winner will be selected from each month's winning entries.

The AAEP continues to encourage horse owners to submit a My Vet Rocks nomination on behalf of an AAEP-member veterinarian who is exceptional in his or her care of the horse. Nominations can be submitted through Aug. 31 here.

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