When it's late at night, your horse needs help, and you have nowhere to turn, is your veterinarian or veterinary technician the one you can count on? Does he or she consistently provide your horse with a standard of care that allows you and your horse to get back to doing what you love? Give these professionals the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award at MyLegendaryHorse.com. The winner will receive $5,000 to donate to the equine charity or cause of their choice.

The Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award seeks to distinguish veterinary team members that go above and beyond everyday practice to provide exceptional equine care. Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 31. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of veterinary health experts, and the winner will be announced during the the American Association of Equine Practitioners' 56th Annual Convention in December 2010.

For veterinarian, veterinary technician, and equine health-related resources, please visit the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) or the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT) websites.