Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation

03/16/2026

A leader in equine medicine and veterinary education, Dr. Janet Johnston has joined the Board of Trustees of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Her decades of expertise will help guide the foundation’s work supporting scholarships, education, and research that improve the health and welfare of Thoroughbred horses.

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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced that Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees.

03/02/2026

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has opened its 2026 grant cycle! 🐎

Funding is available for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting equine education, scholarships, and research that improves the lives of Thoroughbred racehorses.

📅 Deadlines:
• April 1, 2026 – Education & Scholarship Grants
• June 30, 2026 – Research Grants

In 2025, TERF awarded more than $118,000 to education programs and research projects advancing the Thoroughbred industry.

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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation Welcomes Dr. Janet Johnston to Its Board of Trustees Dr. Johnston’s work involves clinical practice, research, and publishing on various topics related to large animal and equine medicine and surgery. Dr. Johnston is chief of Emergency and Critica...

02/25/2026

Our 2026 Aftercare Industry Month, presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation, concluded last night with "Legalities & Realities of Equine Welfare," featuring Erin Clemm Ochoa of Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Sarah Coleman of Kentucky Horse Council, and Jennifer Toussaint of Arlington County Animal Control.

This was one of our best-attended sessions, and our panelists did a great job of tackling this sensitive subject, peeling back the emotional and legal layers involved with equine welfare cases.

We want to extend a big thanks to all of our AIM panelists for 2026, as well as to TERF, whose grant made this great month of information-sharing possible for the aftercare industry!

01/05/2026

TERF is proud to award $7,100 to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in support of an innovative exhibit exploring equine vision. Learn how this project advances education, awareness, and engagement within the Thoroughbred industry.

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THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION AWARDS $7,100 TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING AND HALL OF FAME The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame recently received a $7,100 grant from the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Thanks to this grant, the Museum will bring “Equin...

11/19/2025

Congratulations to Josh Pons, recipient of the 2024 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for Letters from Country Life. A distinguished honor for an exceptional work. Read more here:

Pons wrote “Letters from Country Life: Adolphe Pons, Man o’ War, and the Founding of Maryland’s Oldest Thoroughbred Farm"

11/14/2025

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded a $6,000 grant to Wilson College to support students pursuing equine-related majors.
Read the full press release to learn more about this impactful investment in equine education and student success. https://www.terfusa.org/category/news/

11/10/2025

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has approved funding for two new equine research initiatives focused on anesthesia recovery and early detection of sepsis in racehorses. Explore the full story and see how these investments are driving improvement in horse safety:

The studies are aimed at improving anesthesia safety and enhancing early detection of life-threatening diseases in horses

11/10/2025

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is supporting two new equine research projects focused on improving anesthesia recovery and early sepsis detection in horses. Learn how these initiatives are advancing equine health and welfare:

The studies are aimed at improving anesthesia safety and enhancing early detection of life-threatening diseases in horses

10/31/2025

🕸️🎃 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒... 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲! 👻🐴

It’s scary to imagine horses’ well-being at risk... that's why The Foundation for the Horse and the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) are making bold strides together for equine health.

We’re awarding $37,400 to support young-investigator research into anesthesia safety and early detection of life-threatening diseases in horses. Congratulations to the 2025 Young Investigator Research Grant recipients 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐚 (University of Pennsylvania) and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢 (Auburn University) for making the future brighter and less scary for horses everywhere.

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Learn more 👉 : https://www.foundationforthehorse.org/the-foundation-for-the-horse-and-thoroughbred-education-and-r…

10/31/2025

🐴 Exciting news for equine health & safety! The Foundation for The Horse, together with the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF), are awarding $37,400 to support two groundbreaking young-investigator research projects focused on improving anesthesia safety and advancing early detection of life-threatening diseases in horses.

👏 Big kudos to the next-gen researchers leading the way — and to the organizations making vital strides in equine welfare! Read more in the article below.

The Foundation for the Horse, in partnership with the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF), is proud to announce the allocation of $37,400 to fund two promising Young Investigator equine medical research projects. These grants will support vital studies aimed at improving anesthesia...

10/17/2025

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is proud to award $5,000 to MidAtlantic Horse Rescue in support of their mission to rehabilitate and rehome retired racehorses.
Read the full press release here: https://www.terfusa.org/category/awards/