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Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners

Bailee Stanton receives AAEP-Markel award

December 16th, 2014

University of Saskatchewan student Bailee Stanton of Kananaskis, Alta., is a 2014 recipient of an American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation-Markel award. Eight students from across North America received the annual awards on December 7 during the annual AAEP convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. The $2,500 scholarships support veterinary students whose future career plans focus on equine medicine. Stanton, who …

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Stanton's equine experience includes competing in amateur, professional and college rodeos during her high school and university years.
Spruce Meadows' famous tribute to Olympic gold medallist Hickstead was a must-see for WCVM students during their Alberta tour.

Vet students visit Alberta equine centres

Horses are what led me to veterinary medicine. One of the first times I put the two together was during a visit to Northlands Park in Edmonton, Alta. I was in awe of the racetrack’s equine athletes — and that’s when I began wanting to pursue a career in performance horse medicine. Of course, I have a lot of questions about …

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