Protecting the Future of Equine Osteopathy

The profession of Equine Osteopathy is currently facing a critical turning point. In Texas, the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is proposing a rewrite of the "Veterinary Scope of Practice" that is so broad it threatens to eliminate the right of manual therapists to practice.

This is more than a regional issue. A victory for government overreach in Texas sets a dangerous precedent for boards across the globe. We must act now to secure our right to practice.

Why We Need Your Support

Historically, WAEO has utilized member dues and conference fees to cover the high costs of creating educational opportunities, hosting webinars, and maintaining our resource libraries. These funds are fully committed to ensuring our members have the tools they need to succeed in their daily practice.

To fully invest in these new legislative efforts without causing our other vital projects to suffer, we need to raise additional, dedicated funds. This fight requires specialized resources—including professional lobbying and legal advocacy—that fall outside our standard operational budget. By contributing to this fund, you ensure that WAEO can defend our "Right to Practice" in the political arena while still providing the world-class education you expect from us.

Where Your Contribution Goes

WAEO is a non-profit organization dedicated to the profession. Every dollar contributed to this fund is strictly allocated to our Legislative & Lobbying Budget. Your sponsorship directly supports:

• Expert Lobbying: We are partnering with high-level professional lobbyists with a proven track record of defeating regulatory overreach and protecting the rights of practitioners.

• Legal Advocacy: Ensuring that Equine Osteopathy is legally recognized and protected under state law, separate from veterinary medicine.

• The Global Blueprint: Creating a successful legislative framework in Texas that can be used to protect practitioners in other states and countries facing similar challenges. 

Our Commitment to You

WAEO will move forward with this legislative action based on the consensus of our members. We are committed to absolute transparency regarding these funds and will provide regular updates to our sponsors on the progress of our lobbying efforts.

Together, we can ensure that Equine Osteopathy remains a vibrant, independent, and legally protected profession.

Thank you for your dedication and your support.

The WAEO Board