Purpose

To proactively identify and address issues of importance to equine veterinarians and horse show entities; to provide leadership and expertise on all aspects of the performance horse that affect the health & welfare of the horse and the integrity of the competition; to communicate to AAEP members and other stakeholders AAEP positions and recommendations on those issues; and, to educate AAEP members and stakeholders on best practices and ethical care of the performance horse.

Ciera Guardia, Chair

(713) 249-1648

cguardiadvm@gmail.com
Board Liaison: Erin Contino
Staff Liaison: Ashley Morgan

2026

Henry Steven Adair, III
Kenton Arnold
Sarah Cohen
Olivia Lorello
Andrew Smith

2027

Christina Arellano-Addonizio
Brian Beasley
Rachel Buchholz

Ciera Guardia
Megan Hunt
Cheryl Malin

2028

Patricia Dowling
Krystal Eddis
Annabelle Geisler
Meghan McCarthy
Fred Nostrant
Kate Woodard

Ex-Officio

Lori Bidwell
Peter Kazakevicius
Stephen Schumacher
Megan Snyder