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: Giulia Garcia

2025

Jenna Donaldson
Kati Glass
Mark Haugland
Lisa Katz
Peter Kazakevicius
Megan Snyder

2026

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

Ex-Officio

Lori Bidwell
Tim Ober
Stephen Schumacher

2027

Ciera Guardia
Megan Hunt
Rachel Buchholz
Cheryl Malin
Brian Beasley
Christina Arellano-Addonizio