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December 16, 2021 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $10,000 to the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation to be used for a work experience program, the returning of the Maryland Thoroughbred career program, and continued promotion of Marylandhorse.com. The Maryland Horse Foundation was chartered in 1988 by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association to serve various educational and charitable needs of the Maryland horse industry. The MHF has developed and supports a number of educational programs and is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center. In addition to programs and projects, they… Read More »

December 9, 2021 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $14,000 to the Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), to be used for research entitled: “direct and indirect effects of platelet rich plasma on neutrophil stimulation.”  The Foundation for the Horse’s mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry. These principles have guided the AAEP for more than six decades in the activities and services it provides. In… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA – December 7, 2021): The Chester County Community Foundation was proud to host the 22nd Annual Gettysburg Address Contest on December 4. Seven “Little Lincolns” dressed up as President Abraham Lincoln and recited the Gettysburg Address from the steps of the Historic Chester County Courthouse as a crowd of family members, friends, teachers, and community members cheered the middle schoolers on. The event was organized by Joe Martino on behalf of the West Chester Historical & Architectural Review Board (HARB). He and event founder, Bob Gross, applaud the participants for their hard work, “each student did a… Read More »

November 18, 2021 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $2,500 to Amplify Horse Racing to be used for educational, mentorship, and career opportunities. Amplify Horse Racing’s mission is to amplify careers and education in the Thoroughbred industry. They do this by supporting and enhancing existing educational and engagement initiatives, while creating and developing new opportunities that lead them into the future. Amplify wants to open doors for anyone to be involved, welcoming all backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, riding disciplines, and age groups. Their goal is to generate positivity, share knowledge and experience, and collaborate.  Rahel Ayalew (left), a… Read More »

November 4, 2021 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award Wilson College $16,000 to be used for scholarships of $4,000 to four students with equine and animal related majors. The recipients are Kaylee Bill ’22 of Seven Valleys, PA, a veterinary nursing major with a concentration in EQUI-ASSIST®; Drew Stevens ’22 of Harleysville, PA, an equestrian studies major; Natalie Cowdrick ’22 of Hagerstown, MD, an equestrian studies major; and Rebekka Visniesky ’22 of Ridgway, PA, a veterinary nursing major with a concentration in EQUI-ASSIST®. Pictured Above: Natalie Cowdrick, Kaylee Bill, Rebecca Visniesky and Drew Stevens Wilson College’s mission is… Read More »