Today, Gayle Ecker, MSc, BEd, director of Equine Guelph, was named the recipient of the 14th annual Equine Industry Vision Award.

Zoetis, in partnership with American Horse Publications (AHP), presented the award to Ecker at the AHP Seminar currently underway in San Antonio, Texas.

The Equine Industry Vision Award is the first major award to showcase innovation across the equine industry. Established and sponsored by Zoetis, the award recognizes ingenuity and service and it serves to inspire those qualities in others.

“We are proud to recognize Gayle for her heartfelt work in connecting people, especially youth, with horses,” said Kate Russo, equine biologicals marketing manager at Zoetis. “Gayle’s passion for utilizing science-based knowledge to educate people on the health of horses is unmatched. Zoetis is proud to present her with an award to recognize her lifelong commitment to advancing the equine industry