The veterinary cohort speaker series complements the organization’s broader Ed Brown Speaker Series, which provides industry insights and career exposure to the organization’s scientists, fellows and student network. Through the new cohort, participants will benefit from targeted programming and direct engagement with equine veterinary professionals.
The cohort leader is Ed Brown Fellow Kyle Jorel Frett, a fourth-year veterinary student at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Frett is also currently president of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA), and plans to enter the equine field with the goal of becoming an equine surgeon.
“Uncovering pathways so that more students can see themselves in the equine veterinary space is something that truly motivates me. Doing this work requires intentional mentorship and resources. As I prepare to begin my career in this space, I am excited about this opportunity, within the Ed Brown Society, to help students access and ultimately thrive in this field because I know their participation will ultimately make us all better,” said Frett.
The presenter for the first session of the EBVC Speaker Series was Dr. Tracy A. Turner, DVM, a nationally recognized leader in equine sports medicine, lameness and surgery. Dr. Turner, former president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), presented “Navigating Equine Practice as a Student.”
Dr. Tracy Turner
During the launch session, EBS President L. Clark Williams shared that this programmatic expansion was in response to a need shared by Ed Brown Scholars and Fellows. “As we grow, we recognize the need to provide speakers, guidance and resources tailored to the needs of our pre-veterinary and veterinary scientists and fellows. We appreciate Kyle Frett’s passion for this endeavor, and his willingness, as our cohort leader, to make it easier for others to navigate this crucial professional journey. And Dr. Turner’s presentation certainly got the EBVC Speaker Series off to a great start.”
During his presentation, Dr. Turner addressed the Scholars, Fellows and Student Network by saying, “We need more equine veterinarians, and we want you in the field. If you pursue this, know that practicing equine medicine requires you to be a lifelong learner, as the profession is constantly changing. Yet there has never been a better time to become an equine veterinarian. Today’s technology can help you practice equine medicine with more precision than ever before.”
At the end of the time set aside for questions and answers, Dr. Turner concluded: “I can’t say enough about groups like the Ed Brown Society. Having a space where students can come together with like-minded colleagues to discuss equine welfare, and having someone to walk alongside them on the journey, is exactly what this profession needs. Supportive networks, mentors and a community create the pipeline for future equine veterinarians. All it really needs is an interest in horses and the opportunity to grow from there.”
Founded in 2020, the Ed Brown Society celebrates the rich history of the equine industry and creates opportunities for talented young people to gain exposure, training and experience that prepares them for professional success in all aspects of the equine industry and beyond. This mission is accomplished largely through mentorship, training, internships and fellowships, in collaboration with members of the Ed Brown Partnership – 1/ST, Churchill Downs, Keeneland, NYRA, The Jockey Club and NTRA
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