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October 4, 2024 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $5,000 to Amplify Horse Racing to be used for mentorship, networking, and educational 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 to collaborate. Annise… Read More »

September 27, 2024 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) $9,000 to be used for their annual Farmer Managers Conference and support the purchase of a full equine skeleton as part of TRF’s Second Chance Program. This year’s grant will help TRF in two educational ways.  It will provide an educational farm manager’s conference which will occur October 15-17 in Saratoga Springs, New York.  The event draws farm managers and vocational instructors from seven states across the country to learn about issues pertaining to horse and farm management, share industry best… Read More »

September 13, 2024 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $5,000 to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Inc. (MAHR) for Thoroughbred-only clinics. MAHR’s mission is to rescue Thoroughbreds from feed lots and kill pens and transition horses directly off the track. After quarantine and careful evaluation, horses are adopted into loving homes as sport horses and pets. 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 offers their financial assistance. MAHR plans to continue their Thoroughbred-only clinic series at the… Read More »