My Vet Rocks: Celebrate The Horse Doctor in Your Life 

Horse owners share a unique and deeply personal bond with their equine veterinarians. These professionals provide not only medical expertise, but also compassion, dedication, and partnership through every stage of a horse’s life.  

To celebrate this extraordinary relationship, the American Association of Equine Practitioners and AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis are proud to bring back My Vet Rocks, a campaign inviting horse owners to publicly honor their equine veterinarians for going above and beyond. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS 

Beginning July 1, horse owners may submit a short video—up to one minute in length—sharing why their equine veterinarian is exceptional. Videos may be submitted via AAEP’s Facebook or Instagram direct message (DM) through July 31. 

Horse owners are encouraged to get creative with their submissions. Videos can be as simple as a heartfelt message addressing the camera, or as imaginative as owners want them to be. 

All submissions must include the owner’s full name and the veterinarian’s name, and focus on partnership, dedication, and care beyond the expected. The nominated practitioner must be an AAEP member to be eligible to win the grand prize.  

Each horse owner who submits a video will receive a digital $10 Starbucks gift card. There is no limit to the number of videos an individual can submit, but only one gift card will be allowed per person. 

AWARDS 

Following the close of the submission window, a grand prize winner and second- and third-place honorees will be selected and acknowledged across AAEP’s print and digital channels.  

The veterinarian featured in the grand prize-winning video will be honored in person during the Opening Session of the AAEP’s 2026 Annual Convention, taking place Dec. 7-11 in Las Vegas, Nev. An award will also be presented to the horse owner who submitted the winning video, courtesy of campaign sponsor Zoetis. 

In addition to the top three placed videos, winners will also be selected in three special recognition categories: 

• Most Creative Video, recognizing the submission that best demonstrates originality, humor, or imagination in how the story is told; 

• Longest Relationship with a Veterinarian, honoring the horse owner whose bond with their equine veterinarian spans the greatest number of years; and 

• Best Junior Submission, awarded to the most compelling video submitted by a young rider, recognizing the next generation of horse owners and their appreciation for equine veterinary care. 

“Equine veterinarians are there for horses and the people who love them, after hours, in every kind of weather, and sometimes at real personal sacrifice,” said Nathan Voris, DVM, MBA, Director, Equine Technical Services at Zoetis. “Their dedication to the health and welfare of horses is extraordinary, and it deserves to be celebrated. Through My Vet Rocks, we invite horse owners to share a short video about what their equine veterinarian means to them and their horse, and to help us shine a light on the professionals who show up every day when it matters most.” 

For more information about the My Vet Rocks campaign, contact Giulia Garcia, Marketing and Communications Strategist, at ggarcia@aaep.org. 

About AAEP 

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 9,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research, and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry. Visit www.aaep.org. 

About Zoetis 

Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company, driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. With a legacy of nearly 75 years, Zoetis continues to pioneer ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, supporting veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners in over 100 countries. We integrate deep scientific expertise, data-driven R&D, advanced manufacturing, and commercial excellence to deliver meaningful innovation across medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals, and digital solutions. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted and valued animal health company, Zoetis is committed to setting new standards for the future of animal care through innovation, customer obsession, and purpose-driven colleagues. To learn more, visit Zoetis.com.  

The Zoetis Equine division is committed to providing horse care you can count on. Our team includes numerous equine veterinarians and other experts who are inspired daily by the opportunity and profound responsibility to support horses, the owners who love them, and the equine veterinarians and other care team members who safeguard their well-being. Whether at the clinic or in the field, Zoetis is always by your side with a comprehensive, innovative portfolio of equine products and services at every step of a horse’s care and throughout the journey of a horse’s life. Visit ZoetisEquine.com to learn more.