Two Washington State University veterinary students were recognized with national scholarships at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 71st annual convention.
The meeting, held Dec. 6–10 in Denver, brought together leading voices in equine medicine.
Third-year veterinary student Hedy Seeber, president of WSU’s Student Chapter of the AAEP, was awarded the 2025 Zoetis Foundation Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse. One of the organization’s most competitive and impactful student awards, the scholarship provides $10,000 to support future equine veterinarians who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to advancing horse health.
“I am truly honored to have been selected as a recipient for this award in a field as competitive and accomplished as veterinary medicine,” Seeber said. “This impactful financial support will be instrumental as I pursue a one-year rotating equine internship and work toward establishing my own practice, providing advanced equine care to the rural regions of northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana.”
Fourth-year veterinary student Maddie Gray was named the 2025 national winner of the AAEP Student Case Study Competition. Her case report was selected as a top submission in the country and earned her an invitation to present her work on a rare lameness case at the convention.
“The field of equine sports medicine and lameness has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember,” Gray said. “Being awarded the opportunity to share such a rare and unique lameness case with equine doctors at a national level is one I am truly honored to have received. I am grateful for the mentorship and significant growth from this experience, and it has helped inspire me to always keep learning in pursuit of a future in equine sports medicine.”
