Four exceptional veterinary students with aspirations to impact the landscape of performance horse medicine will each receive a $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation on Nov. 19. The awards will take place during the 2017 AAEP Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

The recipients of the 2017 scholarships are:

• Anna Caruso, Texas A&M University;
• Leanne Fowler, University of Tennessee;
• Anne Hutton, Washington State University; and
• Emily Martin, North Carolina State University

Caruso’s passion for performance horses—and their care and treatment—led her to equine veterinary medicine. “I am deeply honored to be a Coyote Rock Ranch recipient,” she said. “This scholarship opens doors for me to study under the brightest leaders in equine medicine so I, in turn, can contribute to advancements in the equine industry.”

Fowler, who hopes to bring an integrative team approach to her equine practice by working with clients, trainers, and riders, said, “Receiving this award is a huge honor, and I am very humbled to be selected among so many deserving students. The financial freedom this scholarship brings will support my goals of landing an internship and residency focused on equine sports medicine upon graduation