205. Equine Abuse: Perception versus Reality

Only available as part of a package

Individuals working in animal welfare roles may not have significant equine industry experience and may therefore be unfamiliar with what they can or should do when concerns of equine abuse are reported to their organization. In this interactive session, participants will learn about equine welfare issues in the U.S. and abroad, discover what is being done to improve racehorse welfare and safety, and hear arguments related to concerns of equine abuse in specific equestrian disciplines.

Alina Vale

DVM, M.S.

Official Veterinarian | California Horse Racing Board | San Diego, Calif.

Dr. Alina Vale attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis and earned a master?s degree in veterinary forensic medicine from the University of Florida. As an official veterinarian with the California Horse Racing Board, she investigates equine fatalities and conducts post-mortem examination reviews. A passionate proponent of the humane use of horses, Dr. Vale chairs the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Welfare & Public Policy Advisory Council and previously chaired the Equine Abuse & Neglect Subcommittee.