We are partnering with the VSCP program which aims to
assist students interested in veterinary science careers. We
are helping to host day-camps for 4-H and high-school-aged
students to learn more about equine veterinary medicine
and meet veterinarians practicing in their area. To date, we
have sponsored eight equine-only VSCP day camps since
the spring of 2024. We believe the combination of teaching
veterinary medical skills and face-to-face instruction with
local practitioners from an early age will entice students to
pursue equine veterinary medicine.
texas agrilife vscp
program
We are partnering with LOPE, a 501(c)3 charity that
helps at-risk retired racehorses find new purpose,
while inspiring young people through horsemanship
education.
Lonestar Outreach to
Place Ex-racers (LOPE)
How do we solve the problem?
We are encouraging students beginning as young as elementary school to
pursue careers in veterinary medicine. We understand that while some kids
are blessed to grow up around horses, many do not. We want to provide
opportunities for students to safely learn basic horsemanship skills in an
environment that will foster a love for horses and learning.
FUTURE
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LOPE engages in several K-12 Learning
Lab programs each year that focus on
teaching math and science to students
using horses. During these programs,
students also learn basic horse handling
skills and an introduction to basic
veterinary medicine concepts. This
program transitions to internships at
LOPE for interested students, which
often transition to becoming veterinary
technicians or attending vet school.
