Ethics: Intentional mentoring of ethical standards in equine practice

By Duane E. Chappell, DVM

Ethical standards have been shaped in many of us through positive and negative experiences. Reflecting on where I am today and thinking back over my career in equine  practice, I think of the folks who invested in my future. Their time and intentional efforts greatly impacted my professional trajectory. Can I name one or two mentors who had  the greatest influence? No. Rather, it was the collective effort of many along my career journey that continues to humble and guide me to this very day.