FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Charlottesville, VA – March 5, 2026
Zoetis to present 2026 winner at AHP Equine Media Conference May 15 in Lexington, Kentucky
Since 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award (EIVA) has honored 19 individuals and five organizations that exemplify outstanding visionary achievements or sustained contributions that have profoundly impacted the equine industry.
Of the following four finalists, one will become next recipient of the Equine Industry Vision Award. The award recognizes ingenuity and service to the equine industry by inspiring these qualities in others. The 2026 finalists include:
- Michael Blowen, founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement, a nonprofit sanctuary in Kentucky providing lifetime care to retired Thoroughbred racehorses while educating the public about aftercare.
- Lynn Coakley, CEO and Founder of the EQUUS Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s horses and strengthening the bond between horses and people through advocacy and grantmaking.
- Roxane Durant, co-founder and Executive Director of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), a nonprofit organization that provides competitive and educational equestrian opportunities for students in grades 4–12 and introductory collegiate riders.
- Glenn Hebert, founder of the Horse Radio Network and host of Horses in the Morning, the leading podcast network dedicated to equestrian news, education, and entertainment.
The 2026 Equine Industry Vision Award Winner will be announced at the AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, May 15, at the breakfast sponsored by Zoetis.
“Each year, the Equine Industry Vision Award reminds us that true progress in our industry begins with bold ideas and the courage to act on them,” said Brook USA CEO Emily Marquez-Dulin, who serves on the AHP Board of Directors and is Chair of the 2026 EIVA Committee. “The 2026 finalists represent extraordinary leadership, innovation, and heart; individuals who have not only advanced equine welfare, education, and media, but have inspired countless others to do the same. AHP is honored to celebrate their vision and to continue this meaningful partnership with Zoetis in recognizing those who shape the future of the equine industry.”
American Horse Publications partnered with Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health) to develop the award in 2001. To learn more about the past winners and the Equine Industry Vision Award, visit https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/ahp-special-awards/.
American Horse Publications is dedicated to excellence in equine media through education and communication. AHP strives to be the primary source of education, resources, and networking for the equine media community. We believe a proactive approach in an ever-evolving communications-driven world allows us the flexibility and opportunity to promote, support, and reward excellence in equine media. For more information, contact Amy Sales at amy.sales@easterassociates.com or visit the AHP website at www.americanhorsepubs.org.
About Zoetis
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide—from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023 with approximately 14,100 employees. For more information, visit zoetis.com.
The Zoetis Equine division is committed to providing horse care you can count on. Our team includes numerous equine veterinarians and other experts who are inspired daily by the opportunity and profound responsibility to support horses, the owners who love them, and the equine veterinarians and other care team members who safeguard their well-being. Whether at the clinic or in the field, Zoetis is always by your side with a comprehensive, innovative portfolio of equine products and services at every step of a horse’s care and throughout the journey of a horse’s life. Visit zoetisequine.com to learn more.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Christy Jenkins
American Horse Publications
christy.jenkins@easterassociates.com