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Penn Vet Student Megan McCarthy Awarded 2026 Dr. William H. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship
Megan McCarthy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. William H. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship. Megan McCarthy, a third-year equine veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), has been named the recipient [...]
The Foundation for the Horse Awards Critical Care Grants and Vaccines to Protect At-Risk Equines Nationwide
The Foundation for the Horse is proud to announce the distribution of its 2026 Horses at Risk, Equine Care & Vaccine Support Grants, delivering vital funding and disease protection to nonprofit equine facilities across the United States. Demonstrating the immense need within the equine rescue community, the program received more [...]
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. [...]