TERF Awards $108,000 in Grants to Nine Organizations
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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $108,000 in grants to nine organizations. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbred, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in Equine Medicine and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse. The Board of Directors of TERF carefully selected this year's grant recipients in a competitive grant making process. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year's grant awards reflect TERF's strategic focus and vision as recently affirmed in a comprehensive strategic planning process.
In 2020 to fund scholarships and education $10,000 was awarded to the Belmont Child Care Association, Inc., $12,000 to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, $2,000 to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue, $4,000 to the Retired Race Horse Project, $10,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, $14,000 to the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine, and $16,000 to Wilson College. To enhance equine research efforts $20,000 was awarded to the Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners to fund a graduate student/resident research grant; and, $20,000 was awarded to University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for an Equine Bisphosphonate Study.
TERF Awards $4,000 to Retired Racehorse Project
The RRP's mission is to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in the equestrian marketplace and educating equestrians to provide the training that secures their future. The driving force behind everything the RRP does is educating the public, especially equestrians and equine enthusiasts, about the potential and versatility of off-track Thoroughbreds as riding and competition horses. The RRP does this through their popular Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, as well as by publishing Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine quarterly, putting on racehorse retraining clinics and more.
In 2018, TERF generously awarded the RRP with a $20,000 grant that supported their expanded 4-day model of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, increased the RRP's presence at equine events throughout the U.S., and helped create the popular "Ask a Trainer Anything" feature, in which a panel of experts responded to training questions. Last year TERF was kind enough to offer the RRP a grant of $5,000 to be put toward the Makeover.
In alignment with their mission to support and promote equine education by supporting organizations that are educating the public on the proper care of horses, TERF continues to offer their financial assistance in 2020. The grant will facilitate this year's Makeover Master Class. The virtual Makeover Master Class will be premiering this Friday, October 9th at 2PM ET on the organization's Facebook page. TERF Makeover Master Class on the Retired Racehorse Project's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/RetiredRacehorseProject).
TERF's grants reflect the values set forth by founders Herb and Ellen Moelis. TERF's current Board, includes co-Chairs Kathleen Anderson, DVM, and James Orsini, DVM, Margaret H. Duprey, Gretchen and Roy Jackson, Ellen and Herb Moelis, Wendy Moon, Anita Motion, Toni Orsini, Scott Palmer VMD, Josh Pons and Lucy Zungailia.
To make learn more about the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation please visit www.terfusa.org.
To make a tax deductible donation to TERF, please visit https://chescocf.org/fund/thoroughbred-education-and-research-foundation/ or send a donation to TERF c/o The Chester County Community Foundation, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382.