The Equine Welfare in Practice is a practical learning experience where students travel to various regions in Mexico and provide equine veterinary services to locals in collaboration with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), the Universidad Veracruzana (UV), and private equine practitioners in the United States.

Participants, mostly 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students, travel to Mexico each January, and spend about two weeks visiting multiple rural communities—with down time and sightseeing in between. They treat mostly working equids, including horses, donkeys, and mules, conducting examinations, administering vaccinations, performing surgeries, providing dental care, and practicing routine podiatry. Working in small teams with the guidance of mentor veterinarians, these Mexican and American students care for close to 1,000 animals across 10 communities each year.

Participants document their journey thoroughly—take a look at past years' journeys: 2024 and 2023