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
Note: Until 2024, this award was known as the Lavin Cup: The Equine Welfare Award of the AAEP.
Nominations
Nominations will be accepted from current AAEP members only. Click the button below to download the nomination form, or to submit your nomination directly online, click here.
Past Recipients
2024
Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare
2020
New Vocations
2019
The Right Horse Initiative
2017
Ryerss Farm for Aged and Retired Horses
2016
Michael Blowen, Founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center
2014
Robbie Timmons, Treasurer, CANTER USA
2012
Christian Veterinary Mission
2010
Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad
2009
North American Equine Ranching Information Council
2008
Hanover Shoe Farms
2007
Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program
2005
Allan and Kathleen Schwartz, Days End Farm Horse Rescue
2004
Herb and Ellen Moelis, Thoroughbred Charities of America
2003
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
2002
Dayton O. Hyde
1999
Tom Dorrance, Trainer
1998
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Inc.
1997
American Quarter Horse Association
1996
California Horse Racing Board
