At the 2008 AAEP Convention, held in San Diego, Calif., several AAEP members will present and discuss the AAEP White Paper “Putting the Horse First: Veterinary Recommendations for Ending the Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses”. This will be followed by a discussion on utilizing thermography to access compliance with the Horse Protection Act which will include results from the USDA Thermography Seminar held last year. AAEP members Dr. Jim Waldsmmith and Dr. Tracy Turner will present the topics at the convention on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 3-5 p.m.