Dr. Clara Ann Mason

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

 
I've written articles identifying the neglected horse.  I've secured methods of prosecution 

of those accused of equine abuse.  AND I've never lost an animal welfare case in court. 

For the past eight (8) years, I have served on the Welfare Committees for both the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) where I currently serve as the chairwoman for the welfare committee. I have won multiple professional awards from the Humane Society of the US and AAEP for my contributions for identifying and ending equine abuse and neglect. My welfare cases also include additional species other than horses, such as: cattle, dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, poultry and snakes. 

Often, hoarding cases encompass more than one animal species and it is imperative that the expert witness is familiar with species, challenges, and differences to ensure successful prosecution. For the past fifteen (15) years, many of my animal neglect cases reflect hoarding scenarios which can be a welfare challenge due to the emotional consequences and balances separating human addiction with animal welfare. I volunteer my time training attorneys, law enforcement, prosecutors, and shelter employees on identifying animal abuse and neglect and successfully prosecuting these cases. I have never lost a welfare case in court.  

I am an Expert Witness in Equine abuse and neglect, in addition to small animal welfare. I have spent thirty (30) years testifying in court against animal (equine) abuse and neglect, testifying more than twenty-four (24) times in the past four (4) years. I have written multiple articles identifying the neglected horse and securing methods to prosecute those involved with equine abuse.

About Dr. Mason:

Dr. Mason was reared on the eastern shore of Maryland in the town of Easton. She grew up showing hunter jumper horses and riding hunter hack. Her passion for animals continued through college as she majored in Animal Science graduating and earning her BS from the University of Maryland. She continued her education in graduate school at the Johns Hopkins University and completed her doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2004, Dr. Mason became certified in Equine Acupuncture through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since graduation from veterinary school, she has practiced in Tennessee and West Virginia. In August 2012, Dr. Mason completed advanced Equine Dental training offered by the American Association of Equine Practitioners at Texas A & M University.  She has been in practice thirty-two plus (32+) years.