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The Foundation for the Horse Helping Horses in Aftermath of Tornadoes in Mississippi, other Southern States
More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s disaster relief fund The devastating tornadoes that ravaged Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia last weekend have also impacted equine lives. The Foundation for the Horse is working with caretakers on the ground to provide relief and assistance for equines needing care due to [...]
Merck Animal Health Renews Scholarship Support for Equine Veterinary Students Through The Foundation for the Horse
The Foundation for the Horse will award $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships to five outstanding veterinary students intent on careers in equine practice thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from Merck Animal Health. The 2023 awards will be presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 69th Annual Convention [...]
Zoetis Foundation Substantially Boosts Support for Equine Veterinary Scholarships Through The Foundation for the Horse
The Foundation for the Horse will award $10,000 Zoetis Foundation Scholarships to 10 exceptional veterinary students pursuing future careers in equine practice thanks to a generous $100,000 grant from the Zoetis Foundation. This marks a twofold increase on the five $5,000 scholarships awarded in recent years. The 2023 awards will [...]
The Foundation for the Horse Campaign Culminates with Over $12 Million in Support
The Foundation for the Horse today announced that its “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for the Horse” concluded Dec. 31 after three years and $12,034,260 in support. This marks a record three-year giving cycle for The Foundation and a successful first-ever campaign for the 28-year-old charitable arm of the [...]
The Foundation for the Horse Awards Over $190,000 in Support of Exceptional Science by Accomplished Researchers
Helping advance promising research focused on improving the lives of all equines, The Foundation for the Horse has awarded its inaugural Innovation and Discovery Research Grants to four established equine investigators who shared in awards totaling $190,383. Announced in the spring, the Innovation and Discovery Research Grants program is made [...]
Six Impactful Equine Research Projects Supported by The Foundation for the Horse
The Foundation for the Horse has awarded $110,277 for six innovative equine research projects conducted by AAEP-member graduate students, residents, or postdoctoral fellows. Over the last four years, The Foundation has provided $436,675 to support meaningful equine research by up-and-coming investigators as it continues to help pioneer medical advances in [...]