Dr. William H. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship
Dr. William H. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship In the News
The Foundation for the Horse Bestows Inaugural Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship Upon North Carolina State University Veterinary Student
Alexandra Grobman, an exemplary fourth-year veterinary student at North Carolina State University, is the first recipient of the Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, the endowed scholarship was established by friends, colleagues and [...]
The Foundation for the Horse awards more than $1 million for programs benefiting the welfare of the horse
The Foundation for the Horse has approved $1.013,487 in grants for 34 programs and projects committed to The Foundation’s mission of improving the welfare of horses. The [...]
The Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships award exemplary third-year veterinary school students who demonstrate a dedication to equine medicine, academic excellence, leadership in their school and chapter, and exceptional long-term goals. Penelope Knight, an avid horsewoman and strong advocate of horse health, created the Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships in 2015 in partnership with the Foundation for the Horse.
The annual program awards four $75,000 scholarships. Since the first scholarships were awarded in 2016, 32 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) student members have shared in cumulative proceeds of nearly $2.5 million.
About Coyote Rock Ranch
Founded by Penelope Knight and owned by Sue and Eric Hagerty in the beautiful high desert country of Central Oregon, Coyote Rock Ransh is a breeding operation for high-end cutting horses. Committed to quality in everything they do, Coyote Rock Ranch has a reputation for breeding and raising well-bred Quarter Horses with the pedigree and care to become tomorrow’s champions.