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TERF Announces $62,389 in Grants

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) announced Friday the awarding of $62,389 in research grants to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Foundation for the Horse.

The following grant was awarded to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc.:

TERF awards $10,000 to support the work of Dr. Sue Stover at the University of California for research involving motion of the proximal sesamoid bones. The project will examine how uneven footing, hoof conformation, shoeing, and uneven racetrack surfaces could contribute to fetlock breakdowns.

The following grants were awarded to the Foundation for the Horse:

TERF awards $20,000 to support the work of Dr. Alexandra Carlson at the University of Tennessee for research involving in vitro analysis of the optimization of stem cell therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis using equine synovial fluid derived mesenchymal stem cells using a soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor.
Drew Koch at North California State University is awarded $19,986 for research involving dual licensing of mesenchymal stem cells to enhance tendon healing.
TERF awards Dr. Lauren Smanik at Colorado State University $12,403 for the development of an experimental model of palmar osteochondral disease (POD) in horses that would allow researchers to study the progression of the disease in a controlled manner.

Visit terfusa.org for more information.

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Where Should Veterinary Research Dollars Be Spent? A Professional’s Perspective

US Equestrian asked Dr. Rick Mitchell–chair of the Foundation for the Horse, part-owner of Fairfield Equine Associates, and longtime equestrian–what he would like to see in the future of equine veterinary medicine.

His list included everything from imaging improvements to stall-side tests and better anesthesia for horses undergoing surgery. Mitchell said he would like to see additional funding for veterinary research, specifically for osteoarthritis, which can affect horses no matter their breed, discipline or use.

The veteran practitioner would like the industry to learn more about why arthritis begins and what can be done to prevent it from occurring; specifically, whether there are ways a horse can be managed and conditioned that might alleviate some of the risk of arthritis development. Mitchell notes that additional funding for this topic – and others – would do a lot for equine welfare.

Mitchell also said that owners and managers of sport horses would do well to learn more about soft-tissue injuries. He noted that suspensory ligament injuries are often not recognized early on, and that these injuries are easy to miss until the horse is chronically lame. Awareness of subtle soundness issues is key; Mitchell said that catching these issues early may require more frequent visits from the vet and a more critical look during an exam.

Read more about Mitchell's thoughts at US Equestrian.

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TERF Awards $14,000 to the Foundation for the Horse

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded $14,000 to the Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), to be used for research entitled: “direct and indirect effects of platelet rich plasma on neutrophil stimulation.”

The Foundation for the Horse's mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry. These principles have guided the AAEP for more than six decades in the activities and services it provides.

In alignment with their mission to support and promote equine education through inclusion and engagement, TERF continues to offer their financial assistance in 2021.

TERF's grants reflect the values set forth by founders Herb and Ellen Moelis. TERF's current Board includes Co-Chairs Kathleen Anderson DVM and James Orsini DVM, Margaret H. Duprey, Gretchen and Roy Jackson, Ellen and Herb Moelis, Wendy Moon, Anita Motion, Toni Orsini, Scott Palmer VMD, Josh Pons, Lucy Zungailia, Katelyn Jackson, and Lynn Cassimeris, Ph.D.

To learn more about TERF, please visit www.terfusa.org.

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