THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION AWARDS $5,000 TO AMPLIFY HORSE RACING
Amplify Horse Racing recently received a $5,000 grant from the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Thanks to this grant, Amplify is able to develop and launch an interactive high school curriculum (grades 9-12) exploring the science, business, and careers within Thoroughbred racing.
(West Chester, PA – September 24, 2025): The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $5,000 to Amplify Horse Racing to be used for enhancing education.
Annise Montplaisir, Executive Director states, “Amplify Horse Racing is on a mission to serve as the national youth arm of the Thoroughbred industry, showcasing educational opportunities to youth and young adults through a variety of horse programs. Our signature initiative is our Mentorship Program, which would not be where it is today without the support of TERF. This program pairs young people who are interested in learning more about careers in racing with an industry professional mentor who can provide them individualized guidance on their journey.”
Amplify Horse Racing’s mission is to expand careers and education in the Thoroughbred industry. They do this by supporting and enhancing existing educational and engagement initiatives, while creating and developing new opportunities that lead them into the future. Amplify wants to open doors for anyone to be involved, welcoming all backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, riding disciplines, and age groups. Their goal is to generate positivity, share knowledge and experience, and to collaborate.
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, Lynne Cassimeris, Ph.D.,
Margaret Duprey, Roy Jackson, Katelyn Jackson, Ellen Moelis, Cory Moelis, Wendy Moon,
Anita Motion, Scott Palmer, VMD, Will Phipps, and Josh Pons.
To learn more, or make a tax-deductible donation in support of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation, please visit www.terfusa.org.
For further information, contact:
Beth Krallis, Chief Marketing Officer
484-887-0467
About the Chester County Community Foundation
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. The Community Foundation holds nearly $130 million in trust and annually awards $6 million in grants and scholarships. To learn more about the Community Foundation, visit www.chescocf.org.