About Us

Who we are

America’s Healthy Horse is a joint educational initiative of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Fort Dodge Animal Health designed to raise public awareness about the importance of seasonal wellness exams and professionally managed preventive care for every horse. Officially introduced December 5, 2005 -- at the 51st Annual Convention of the AAEP in Seattle, Washington – the ongoing, national campaign utilizes public service announcements, educational literature, this website and other means to support veterinary-client communications and inform horse owners about equine health basics, trends, emerging issues and – in particular -- the importance of routine wellness exams.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, the AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its 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.

Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of animal health care products for the livestock, companion animal, swine, poultry and equine industries in North America and international markets. Key equine products include West Nile-Innovator^® and Fluvac Innovator^® vaccines and QUEST^® Gel. As a committed partner to veterinary practitioners and animal owners worldwide, Fort Dodge Animal Health is making a difference in the future of animal health through innovative research and product development that address current and emerging animal health needs. 

Our mission

America’s Healthy Horse seeks to support veterinarians and other equine professionals in educating horse owners about the health benefits of spring and fall wellness exams and the value of routine veterinary care. The initiative focuses on issues pertaining to the cornerstones of equine wellness: disease prevention, nutrition, dentistry and parasite control. Routine wellness examinations enable veterinarians to detect, treat and, ideally, prevent health problems before they become serious or result in a prolonged setback. In addition, regular exams allow practitioners to tailor season-specific immunizations, parasite control and other wellness protocols at the time of year when they most benefit each horse.