equine education

Tiani Ibbotson is looking forward to her senior year at Midway University as she prepares to launch her career in the Thoroughbred industry. Three years ago, she moved from the Channel Island of Jersey to join the equine program at the private university located outside of Lexington, Kentucky. While she considered many different colleges around the world, this one stuck out because of the unique program tailored to her career goals. After graduating next year with a degree in Equine Studies with a focus on Equine Rehabilitation, Ibbotson hopes to...

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has announced that the University of Minnesota Foundation will be the recipient of a $4,000 reward intended for student educational use. Formally renamed in 2012 to its current moniker, TERF strives to ensure that a next generation of equine stewards, who would not ordinarily have the option to further their equine studies, will not be left behind. In alignment with both missions to support and promote equine education, TERF continues to offer financial assistance to a program which provides hands on experience as...

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has opened its 2022 grant awards cycle. TERF supports students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts. Awards will be considered for qualified federally tax exempt 501-c-3 organizations. Information regarding the grant award program can be found at www.terfusa.org. Grant applications will be accepted through Apr. 1 for applications relating to equine education and scholar support and June 8 for research grant funding applications. Selected by the Board of Directors, grant recipients will receive written notice of...

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation awarded $4,000 to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue (MAHR), which rescues off-the-track Thorougbreds from feed lots and kill pens, for educational purposes. TERF's mission is to support and promote equine education by supporting organizations that are educating the public on the proper care of horses. MAHR will continue to offer Thoroughbred-only clinic series at the farm with well-known professionals. For more information, visit www.terfusa.org.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation announced the opening of their 2021 grant awards cycle. This year's grant awards will reflect TERF's strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education and research. Awards will be considered for qualified federally tax exempt 501-c-3 organizations. Information regarding the grant award program can be found at www.terfusa.org. Grant applications will be accepted through Apr. 1. Grant recipients will receive written notice of TERF's acceptance of their funding request and/or notice via phone or e-mail by no later than July 15 of...