News Release

Dr. Beeman, who operates the Littleton Large Animal Clinic in Colorado, was recognized for his years of participation in NIAA and especially for his leadership role in creating and establishing NIAA’s Equine Committee and resulting equine programs.  

“I am honored and humble to be receiving this award.  I have, for a long period of time, appreciated the work NIAA does on behalf of the equine industry and was pleased when the equine industry became part of the association,” said Dr. Beeman. 

In making the presentation, past Meritorious service award recipient, Dr. Donald Lein, said, “Dr. Beeman has been extremely active in the horse industry all of his life.  Aside from being an internationally-known expert in the equine veterinary field, he has also provided a great deal of leadership to many different organizations including: past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners; past president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association; and is a former trustee of the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust.  He currently serves as the president of the Master of Foxhounds Association of America.”

In addition to helping organize the NIAA’s Equine Committee and being its Chairman, Dr. Beeman has served on the NIAA Board of Directors and has been very heavily involved in the work of the Equine Identification Subcommittee.

Dr. Beeman explained, “One of the most beneficial aspects of NIAA has been its leadership in the area of planning for national animal identification.  It has done a very good job of bring together all the groups necessary to further this effort.”