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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 [...]
The Foundation for the Horse Announces $11.4 Million in Support
The Foundation for the Horse, which in 2020 initiated its first-ever campaign “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for the Horse,” has announced $11.4 million in campaign gifts and commitments, surpassing its $10 million goal. The announcement was made during the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention in [...]
Equine Glandular Gastric Disease Researcher at Louisiana State University Awarded EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow
Linda Paul, DVM, DACVIM-LA, a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, received the EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow awarded by The Foundation for the Horse for her research into equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD). The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to [...]
University of Illinois Ph.D. Student Receives AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow from The Foundation for the Horse
Rebecca Bishop, DVM, MS, a Ph.D. candidate at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, received the AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow awarded by The Foundation for the Horse for her investigation into gastrointestinal diseases of horses. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral or residency student who [...]
Dual DVM/Ph.D. Student at University of Illinois Awarded The Foundation for the Horse Research Fellow
Samantha Hammack, a dual DVM/Ph.D. candidate at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, received The Foundation for the Horse Research Fellow for her research into preventing racehorse fractures through the use of early exercise and biomarkers. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral or residency student who [...]