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February 27th, 2023 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2023 grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s grant awards will reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education and research. Awards will be considered for qualified federally tax exempt 501-c-3 organizations…. Read More »

February 17, 2023 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) $5,000 to be used for educational purposes. 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 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. RRP does this through their popular Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. In 2018,… Read More »

On February 6, 2023 a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, ultimately impacting over 2 million people’s lives. Within 24 hours an estimated 5,600 buildings were destroyed and over 5,000 lives ended. Below are some organizations you can donate to and help the people of Turkey and Syria during this devastating time. Project HOPE: Project HOPE is on the ground providing urgently-needed medical supplies and aid. Save the Children: Save the Children is on the ground providing children with access to food, shelter, and warm clothing. Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Center for Disaster Philanthropy gives to the CDP Turkey &… Read More »

February 10, 2023 Kaitlin Dullea Brooke Schiltz The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $12,000 to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine to be used for educational purposes. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s mission is to advance veterinary medicine at the interface of discovery and application. They promote research at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels to better inform the practice of medicine, public health, and policy. Cornell is dedicated to excellence in research, educational programs, and professional service, and seeks to advance understanding of both animal and human health, foster open collaboration across… Read More »