This program is designed to support veterinary and farrier students and offer an opportunity to join the NAEP,

access to our continuing education offerings and paid access to our annual Saratoga Equine Practitioners Conference in September.

*The scholarships will be awarded to one veterinarian student and one farrier student.

The recipients will receive the following:

•Paid travel to and from the conference from within North America.

•Paid accommodations at our conference host hotel.

•Paid registration for the annual conference.

•Paid registration for the conference wet lab day.

•Special interaction with the board of directors and members of the program.

How to apply:

Potential students must apply to the NAEP office in writing by June 1st of 2024 to be considered for this award. A successful applicant must submit a 300–400 word essay in which they respond to one of the following questions. The NAEP requests that the essay is also accompanied by a minimum of one reference (from an advisor, professor, mentor, etc.)

1) How would you describe a successful relationship with your peers, be it veterinarians or farriers, and how do you think fostering respect among professionals can benefit the horse industry?

2) How does a sense of community and teamwork direct you in the future as well as assist you in the participation of an overall horse health team?

3) How do you value the role of professional associations such as the NAEP, AAEP, AFA, AAPF and what are your future interests in continuing education?

4) With respect to your chosen profession please share a personal or professional story in which an interaction with a veterinarian or farrier benefited you; or a case study that describes a successful relationship among professionals.

It is the mandate of the NAEP to foster respectful and successful relationships among professionals, as such your response may include positive and/or negative interactions and how these could be improved upon in future cases.

Qualifications for Veterinary Students:

•Students should be in their second and third year of veterinary school in North America.

•Students should be considered to have a focus in the equine field and an interest in podiatry.

Qualifications for Farrier Students:

•Students must be a graduate from a minimum 12 week program.

•Students should be actively working with another farrier as an apprentice.