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The Stable Life

Helping equine veterinarians thrive

The Stable Life is a sustainability initiative that’s dedicated to transforming the future of equine medicine to thrive. Most importantly, inspiring the balance to live and work your best.

 

Stay tuned for information on how we are bringing prosperity to the industry by empowering the people, practices and culture within it.

Standing up to the status quo

The number of challenges that equine veterinarians face, as well as the complexity of them, seems to be increasing every day. It’s time to unite our efforts and drive real change. Not just to renew your hope, but to remember why you do this. Why you need this.

The Stable Life events and webinars

We host a diverse mix of webinars centered on the needs of equine veterinary professionals. Past topics have included enhancing practice efficiency through better utilization of support teams, navigating difficult conversations with owners and colleagues, reigniting passion and professional purpose, and taking actionable steps toward transforming equine practice for long-term sustainability. These sessions have consistently aimed to empower veterinary teams with practical strategies, resilience, and renewed purpose.

 

Talk to your Boehringer Ingelheim representative about upcoming events near you.

“Whether you’re in large animal, small animal, mixed animal. Whether you’re a general practitioner or a specialist, or work in emergency medicine, working in veterinary medicine is really hard work. It requires a great deal of physical, mental and psychological resilience.”

– Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP, CCFP

horses walk with trainers in a barn to symbolize mental health and stability

Your health matters

For a list of sites with resources dedicated to the health and well-being of equine veterinarians, as well as contact information for mental health experts, please download this PDF.

National suicide prevention lifeline: DIAL 988

UT veterinary social work helpline: 1-865-755-8839

Download pdf

Your health matters

For a list of sites with resources dedicated to the health and well-being of equine veterinarians, as well as contact information for mental health experts, please download this PDF.

National suicide prevention lifeline: DIAL 988

UT veterinary social work helpline: 1-865-755-8839

Download pdf
horses walk with trainers in a barn to symbolize mental health and stability

Additional resources

AAEP Equine Veterinary Sustainability Initiative

AAEP Practice Culture Tool Kit

Veterinarian-Client Agreement for effective equine care

Equine industry news

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The benefits of conflict management training in equine practice

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People in a group working on conflict management

The benefits of conflict management training in equine practice

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The veterinarian’s guilt factor
of never enough

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Vet checking horse's heartbeat with stethoscope

The veterinarian’s guilt factor
of never enough

Learn more
People in a group working on conflict management

The benefits of conflict management training in equine practice

Learn more
People in a group working on conflict management

The benefits of conflict management training in equine practice

Learn more
Vet checking horse's heartbeat with stethoscope

The veterinarian’s guilt factor
of never enough

Learn more
Vet checking horse's heartbeat with stethoscope

The veterinarian’s guilt factor
of never enough

Learn more

Equine industry involvement

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Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to be involved with committees, programs and sponsorships that support the growth and well-being of equine veterinarians.

 

Sponsorships in support of equine veterinary sustainability:

  • AAEP Practice Life Podcasts
  • AAEP Lead
  • OEPS (Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar)
  • SEPS (Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar)
  • Starting Gate
  • Texas A&M Student Wet Lab and Job Fair
  • Wisconsin Equine Student Sustainability

 

Employee volunteerism within equine industry wellness and sustainability initiatives:

  • AAEP Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability
  • AAEP Practice Culture Subcommittee
  • AAEP Internship Subcommittee
  • AAEP Professional Conduct & Ethics Committee
  • Veterinary Leadership Institute

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