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The Foundation for the Horse Opens 2026 Research Grant Applications to Advance Equine Health and Welfare
The Foundation for the Horse is accepting applications for its 2026 Research Grant Programs, providing critical funding to advance equine health, safety, and performance outcomes. Guided by its mission to transform the lives of horses through science, The Foundation offers two distinct funding tracks: Innovation & Discovery Research Project Grants [...]
The Foundation for the Horse Video Wins First Place Award from American Horse Publications
The Foundation for the Horse earned the top honor in the nonprofit video category at the recent American Horse Publications (AHP) Equine Media Awards for the video, “Making CONNECTIONS That Transform the Lives of Horses.” Originally produced for the 2025 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention, the video highlights The [...]
Ariat, US Equestrian, and KC Branscomb commit $200,000 to advance sport horse welfare research through The Chromatic Fund
In a major step forward for equine health, Ariat International, US Equestrian (USEF), and breeder KC Branscomb have announced a combined commitment of $200,000 in 2026 to The Chromatic Fund. This significant contribution aims to bolster innovative research and education initiatives dedicated to the safety and longevity of sport horses [...]
The Foundation for the Horse Grants Career Awards to Two Equine Researchers
The Foundation for the Horse has awarded $5,000 research career awards to two exceptional equine graduate investigators in recognition of their outstanding progress in equine health research. Brenna Pugliese, DVM, MS, DACVS, a Ph.D. candidate at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Past Presidents’ Research Career Award. Her current Ph.D. [...]
The Foundation for the Horse awards $545,000 in scholarships to support future horse doctors
Twenty-eight equine veterinary students at 16 universities have earned more than half a million dollars in scholarships granted by The Foundation for the Horse in 2025. The scholarships were formally awarded during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 2025 Convention in Denver on December 7. These scholarship recipients were selected for their academic excellence, leadership within their [...]
NC State University Ph.D. Student Receives AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Career Award from The Foundation for the Horse
Brenna Pugliese, DVM, MS, DACVS, a Ph.D. candidate at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, was honored today with the prestigious American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Past Presidents’ Research Career Award from The Foundation for the Horse. The $5,000 scholarship was presented during the AAEP’s 71st Annual Convention in Denver on [...]