A smiling woman using a stethoscope on a white horse outdoors near a large tree with green leaves.

Welcome to the NAEP

The National Alliance of Equine Practitioners was founded in 2008 to create a mutually inclusive group between veterinarian and farrier professions.

The NAEP is managed by a group of highly skilled and educated individuals which include the Executive Director and Board of Directors. 

Mission

The NAEP exists to encourage Equine Practitioners working together for the well-being of the horse through communication and continuing education.

Vision

With the NAEP being the first organization to include farriers in the definition of “equine practitioners”, the NAEP is actively encouraging the relationship between veterinarians and farriers as well as providing multiple educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Values

  • Devote ourselves to encouraging a learning culture;

  • Aim for excellence in everything that we execute;

  • Support people so that they can continue to enhance their knowledge and skills;

  • Provide a supportive environment for our clients and staff; and

  • Embrace integrity and respect in everything that we do..

Meet the Team

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    Sammy Pittman, DVM, CF

    President

  • A man with short brown hair and a slight beard is standing outdoors in front of green foliage. He is wearing a black collared shirt and smiling slightly at the camera.

    Jaret Pullen, DVM, APF-1

    Vice President

  • A woman in a white t-shirt and sunglasses smiles while standing next to a brown horse with a white star on its forehead in a parking lot surrounded by green trees.

    Emily Bruschi, DVM

    Treasurer

    Internal Medicine Committee Chair

  • A man in a dark blue shirt smiling, standing next to a horse in an indoor setting.

    Christopher Penola, APF, BS, MBA

    Past President

  • A woman with red curly hair smiling outdoors, standing next to a wooden structure.

    Rachel Gottlieb, DVM

    Board Member

  • A person riding a horse during a jump in an equestrian competition.

    Mike Isles, CF

    Board Member

  • A woman smiling and hugging a brown horse with a white mark on its forehead, standing indoors.

    Alexis Baney, DVM

    Board Member

  • A man wearing a black polo shirt with 'Rood Riddle Equine Hospital' logo standing outdoors with green pine tree background.

    Scott Fleming, DVM, CF

    Board Member

  • A man with a beard and short hair standing next to a brown horse with a white stripe down its face, outdoors with green trees and a black fence in the background.

    Kevin Davis, CJF, AWCF

    Podiatry Committee Chair

  • A man with sunglasses standing next to a brown horse outside a white building with arched windows, surrounded by fall decorations like pumpkins, gourds, and yellow flowers.

    Keith Green, CJF, AWCF

    Board Member

  • Portrait of a man with short hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a dark blue polo shirt with a logo.

    Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR

    Industry Council Rep - Veterinary Industry

  • A man and a yellow Labrador retriever taking a selfie outdoors, with tree branches above and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Conrad Trow, CJF, DipWCF

    industry Council Rep - Farrier Industry