Two well-known veterinarians in the horse health field are being inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame for their strong emphasis on footcare concerns.

In the category of research or industry veterinarians involved in teaching, research or other aspects of hoof care, the inductee is Hilary Clayton of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care. In the practicing equine veterinarian category, the inductee is Matthew Mackay-Smith of White Post, Va.

Some 41 equine veterinarians were nominated this year for this program that is sponsored by American Farriers Journal. Since actual voting is done by 75 members of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and 10 members of the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame, farriers have a significant impact on these awards. Yet both groups know what it takes in the way of knowledge and standards needed to be honored for outstanding accomplishments in equine health care.

Dr. Hilary Clayton, East Lansing, Mich.
Following graduation from Scotland’s Glasgow University Veterinary College, Dr. Clayton worked for several years in a mixed veterinary practice before completing her doctorate degree