The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers (AAPF/IAPF) have announced the creation of the Frank Gravlee Scholarship.

With the scholarship, the AAPF/IAPF hope to encourage veterinarian students and recent veterinary college graduates (within two years of graduation) to pursue their continuing education by attending the 2018 International Hoof-Care Summit. The dates for the 2018 Summit are Jan. 23-26.

Through the generosity of Frank Reilly, DVM, APF, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, the scholarship was created to recognize the contributions of Frank Gravlee, DVM, MS, CNS, founder of Life Data Labs in Cherokee, Alabama. Gravlee works to develop new products to benefit overall horse health. He is a member of the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame.

The AAPF/IAPF recognized Gravlee in 2017 by as the recipient of the American Farriers Journal Robert (Red) Renchin Leadership Award for his lifelong commitment to the equine industry