Virtual Wednesday Round Table: Practical Performance Horse Ethics: Guiding the Next Generation

Presented by the AAEP Performance Horse Committee.

This session explores real-world ethical challenges in the performance horse industry. Through scenario-based examples, participants will hear different perspectives on morally ambiguous situations and gain both communication tools and practical strategies for balancing horse welfare with professional and industry demands. Tailored for early-career veterinarians, the discussion offers guidance to build confidence, resilience, and integrity in ethically complex decisions.

Panelists:

• Jackie Christakos, DVM
• Sarah Cohen, DVM
• Barb Crabbe, DVM
• Pete Kazakevicius, DVM
• Rachel Liepman, DVM, MS, DACVIM
• Allison Marshall, DVM
• Sam Parkinson, DVM, DAVBP
• Jesse Tyma, DVM, DACVS-LA

REGISTER HERE.

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The AAEP Virtual Wednesday Round Tables are interactive sessions held twice monthly on Zoom and led by subject matter experts, covering both clinical and non-clinical topics. Pre-registration required—just click the link! No RACE-accredited CE credit offered.

If you are unable to attend the live Round Table, each session will be made available on demand approximately 48 hours after the original live date.

Each virtual roundtable session will be up to 90 minutes. Start times will likely occur at 8:00 p.m. ET. Additional sessions will be added as they are confirmed, so please check back often!

Questions? Contact Karen Pautz, AAEP director of education, at kpautz@aaep.org.

The 2025 season of Virtual Wednesday Round Tables is sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.