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

View On Demand 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. 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.