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Applications Now Being Accepted for Young Investigators & Innovation Research Grants through July 15, 2025
The Foundation for the Horse is now accepting applications for its 2025 Research Grant Programs. Two funding opportunities are available: one for established investigators and one for early-career researchers. Both programs aim to support innovative research that advances the health, safety, and performance of all equine athletes — whether racehorses, [...]
The Foundation for the Horse’s Inaugural Equine Care Grants combine with longstanding Vaccine Program to support domestic at-risk horses
In May 2025, The Foundation for the Horse awarded its first Equine Care Grants, distributing a total of $62,500 to 25 equine adoption, rescue, retirement, and therapy facilities. Each grant of $2,500 is designated for essential needs such as feed, hay, veterinary services, and farrier care. This new grant program [...]
Texas A&M University Equine Veterinary Student Receives Inaugural Dr. Ty Wallis Memorial Scholarship
Brynn Waley, a third-year equine veterinary student at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, is the inaugural recipient of the $5,000 Dr. Ty Wallis Memorial Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, this endowed scholarship was established in 2022. Waley accepted her award December 8, [...]
University of Georgia Equine Veterinary Student Receives Inaugural Dr. Tom Riddle Theriogenology Scholarship
Amelia Ham, a third-year equine veterinary student at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, is the inaugural recipient of the $5,000 Dr. Tom Riddle Theriogenology Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, the endowed scholarship was established in 2022 by friends, colleagues, and clients of the retired [...]
University of Calgary Veterinary Student Receives Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse
Kaitlyn Busson, a third-year equine veterinary student at the University of Calgary School of Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the $5,000 Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, the endowed scholarship was established in 2021 by friends, colleagues, and clients [...]
NC State University Ph.D. Student Receives AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Award from The Foundation for the Horse
Shannon Connard, DVM, 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 Award from The Foundation for the Horse for her investigation into tendon healing through mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The $5,000 scholarship is awarded [...]