On Friday, May 24, over 100 guests attended the first-ever TERF Soiree for Safety event held at Fair Hill Training Center, Elkton, MD. Guests enjoyed the evening and a special presentation on Thoroughbred safety was provided by TERF Board Member Scott Palmer, VMD. A proud supporter and co-founder of TERF, Ellen Moelis, chaired the event and contributed a variety of luxury items and fine art from her collection to the live auction, which featured other unique experiences such as tickets to the 2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga and an Equine Therapy package donated by Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center. Proceeds benefitted TERF.

Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RACING SAFETY AND EDUCATION IN THE MID ATLANTIC REGION.

When – Friday 24 May 2024

Where – 288 Training Center, Elkton, MD 21921

FEATURING:

A SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY DR. SCOTT PALMER, VMD

LIVE AUCTION CONTAINING FINE ART FROM THE COLLECTION OF MRS. ELLEN MOELIS.

Dear Racing Enthusiast,

We are reaching out on behalf of TERF (Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation) with a “Save the Date” (attached invite) for our upcoming spring event and fundraiser on Friday  May 24^th, 2024 at Fair Hill Training Center, MD!

Founded by Herb and Ellen Moelis along with several TCA Directors, TERF is committed to promoting Thoroughbred health, welfare, and racing safety through the funding of scholarships, educational programs, and equine research, with a specific focus on the MidAtlantic region.  

We look forward to welcoming you to a “Soiree for Safety” featuring a special presentation on equine safety current events from Dr. Scott Palmer, VMD along with a live auction including fine art items from Mrs. Ellen Moelis’s personal collection to benefit TER.

Please circle your calendar date!  Invitation and additional information to follow.

August 30, 2023

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $44,000 in grants to seven organizations. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of the Thoroughbred, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine medicine and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse. The Board of Directors of TERF carefully Read More

June 5, 2023

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation’s (TERF) application for research grants is due June 30, 2023. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers Read More

March 30, 2023

The Board of Trustees of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce Cory Moelis has joined the TERF Board. Cory will join a Board of dedicated individuals committed to supporting Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research with a priority to make racing safer. Read More

 February 27, 2023

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2023 grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive 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. Read More

New York Times October 16, 2022

MOELIS–Herbert. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 5, 1931, passed away on October 6, 2022, at his Candyland Farm which he always considered home and which he enjoyed so much. The eldest of three sons. His Dad, Larry Moelis had a Fabric Reprocessing business, and his Mom, Frances was a homemaker. His middle brother, Marvin, predeceased him. Herb with his wife Ellen constantly at his side Read More

May 6, 2022

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2022 research grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts that better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s grant awards will reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education Read More

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2022 grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive 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 now through April 1 for applications pertaining to equine education and scholar support and June 8th for research grant funding applications.

The Board of Directors of TERF carefully select grant recipients in a competitive grant making process. 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 June 30th of the application year for education and scholar support, and not later than September 1th for research grant awards. In 2021, TERF awarded $ 100,500 in grants to 12 organizations. 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, Lynn Cassimeris, Ph.D. Margaret H. Duprey, Gretchen and Roy Jackson, Katelyn Jackson ,Ellen and Herb Moelis, Wendy Moon, Anita Motion, Scott Palmer VMD, Josh Pons and Lucy Zungailia.

To make learn more about the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation and/or to donate please visit www.terfusa.org.

For further information, contact:

Beth Harper Briglia, CPA & CAP, Vice President, Philanthropy Services
Chester County Community Foundation
[email protected] (610) 696-8045

Beth Krallis, Marketing & Communications Officer
Chester County Community Foundation
[email protected] (484) 887-0467
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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation. A copy of the Chester County Community Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained by calling the PA Dept. of State at 1-800-732-0999 (toll free in PA). Registration does not imply endorsement. EIN 23-2773822. For more information about TERF please visit http://terf.info/.

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September 10, 2021 – The Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation (TERF) announced today that it will partner with the new Horsemen U website to promote continuing education for Thoroughbred trainers and assistant trainers. TERF will provide a grant of $4,000 to the Horsemen U project, which will cover the cost of the website for a full year.

Horsemen U is a collaboration of the national Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the California Thoroughbred Trainers. The platform was launched in May to assist trainers and assistant trainers in complying with continuing education requirements, which have been adopted in California, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. (Click the state to get regulation for that jurisdiction.) The website currently offers 16 CE seminars, covering topics from “Diagnostic Imaging” and “Biosecurity” to the “Musculoskeletal System of the Racehorse” and “Equine Welfare, Horseracing, and the Social License to Operate,” and also hosts live webinars.

TERF, an offshoot of Thoroughbred Charities of America, was established in 2012 to provide focused funding for equine education and research and supports education and research organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The objectives of TERF and Horsemen U dovetail seamlessly. Dr. Jim Orsini, one of the founders and a Trustee of TERF, said, “Education is the best investment for improving the lives of trainers, assistant trainers, and others in the equine industry. High quality education of equine industry personnel results in improved health and welfare of the horse. Additionally, individuals that complete courses offered by Horsemen U can educate others by mentoring and serving as a role model to create a multiplier effect.”

Dr. Scott Palmer, Equine Medical Director for the New York State Gaming Commission and also a TERF Trustee, spearheaded the first-ever CE regulation for Thoroughbred racing in 2017.

“TERF’s mission aligns with several of the primary goals of Horsemen U – education, Thoroughbred horses, safety, health and welfare,” Palmer said. “We couldn’t be better connected in our mutual goal to support the Thoroughbred racing industry through education of individuals primarily responsible for the care of Thoroughbred horses.

“By supporting the education of current and future generations of horse care professionals, TERF not only directly enhances the ability of industry stakeholders to improve the health and welfare of the horses in their care, but also provides an opportunity for the Thoroughbred industry to demonstrate its commitment to equine welfare to the general public,” he added.

THA Chairman Alan Foreman applauded the partnership between Horsemen U and TERF. “Horsemen U was born of the efforts of the Mid-Atlantic stakeholders involved in the Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities,” Foreman said. “We have state regulators, racetrack management and horsemen’s groups working together to improve the safety of our sport, and continuing education is an important component of the Plan. Joining forces with TERF will strengthen our initiative and help to ensure that our horsemen have the tools they need to provide the best care possible for the horses.”

TERF has distributed more than $700,000 in grants since its inception. The organization relies on the support of generous donors to continue its mission of promoting Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research with a priority to make racing safer. Tax-deductible contributions can be made by mailing a check made payable to ‘Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation’ to: Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) c/o CCCF, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382, or by visiting the TERF donation page at www.terfusa.org/donate/.

2021 Grant Recipients
Amplify Horse Racing
Belmont Child Care Association Inc.
Cornell University
Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue
Retired Racehorse Project
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
University Of Minnesota Foundation
Wilson College
AAEP Research Foundation
University Of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
HorsemenU
Maryland Horse Industry Foundation

February 19, 2021 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of their 2021 grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in Equine Medicine and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive 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 now through April 1. Continue Reading

February 19, 2020 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is proud to unveil its new website, terfusa.org. The website was launched with the overall goal of providing enhanced information about TERF, its mission and impact. TERF is also pleased to announce that its 2020 Grant application materials are now available on the TERF website. Applications are due April 1, 2020.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation’s mission is to support Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research; with a priority to make racing safer.  Since its inception, TERF has awarded over $ 700,000 grants to 80 unique organizations that reflect the values set forth by its founders and reaffirmed by TERF’s governing Board in the organization’s 2019 strategic plan. TERF will consider grant applications which focus on Equine Education, Equine Research, Veterinary Medicine Scholarships and the proper care of horses. TERF does not grant funds to facilities that care for unwanted (abused, neglected or abandoned horses) or retirement horses.

Continue reading “TERF LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND ANNOUNCES APRIL 1 GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE”

May 16, 2019 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) announces a newly conceived gift of 5% of Lael Stables’ winnings for 2019.

The gift is given to increase the funding for students wishing for an education in Equine Medicine but in need of scholarship support.  The foundation also gives money to equine research. TERF’s vision and mission is bettering the life of the Thoroughbred. TERF was founded in 2013 – 5 years ago, by Herb and Ellen Moelis. Kathleen Anderson, DVM, and James Orsini, DVM, are co-chairs of TERF. Scott Palmer, VMD, Margaret Duprey, Anita Motion, Toni Orsini, Josh Pons, Lucy Zungailia, Wendy Moon, and Roy and Gretchen Jackson are current TERF board members.

Roy and Gretchen Founded Lael Stables in 1977. It has had its share of notable winners such as Ageless, Divining Rod, Chalon and Hawksmoor. However, the beloved Barbaro was their star.

Continue reading “THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES PLEDGE FROM GRETCHEN AND ROY JACKSON”

February 16, 2016 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (“TERF”) Trustees are pleased to announce the addition of two new trustees to its board: Kathleen M. Anderson, DVM, and Scott E. Palmer, VMD.  Drs. Anderson and Palmer join the Foundation’s Board at an exciting time of charitable grant giving and expansion and bring a wealth of experience to TERF as leaders in the equine industry and equine health in particular.

Continue reading “CURRENT AND PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE AAEP JOIN TERF TRUSTEES”

April 8, 2015 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (“TERF”) has announced the deadline for the year 2015 grant cycle. All grant applications are due on May 1, 2015 and will be accepted for equine scholarships and equine education and research initiatives, such as laminitis.

TERF is a non-profit charitable organization that supports and promotes equine education and research by providing scholarships for students in equine veterinary medicine, as well as grants for organizations which educate the public in related equine issues. Created in 2013, TERF has granted $227,000 since inception and maintains their current $2.2 million endowment, with an eye on growth.

A scholarship from TERF can be a bridge to learning, where only an abyss existed before. Utilizing a TERF scholarship may also provide flexibility and peace of mind for the student, knowing their original plan in the veterinarian field selected will be allowed to morph into a more specific or varying plan, over time.

Continue reading “THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (“TERF”) ANNOUNCES GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE”

(March 19, 2014, Lexington, KY) –The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (“TERF”) is beginning the new grant application cycle for the year 2014.  Grant applications will be accepted for both scholarships and equine education initiatives.

With the 1120% increase in the price of college tuition between 1978 and 2012, and the student loan balance averaging $24,301 in 2012, there is no better time for a non-profit such as TERF to provide assistance to struggling students.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (“TERF”) is a non-profit charitable organization that supports and promotes equine education and research by sponsoring scholarships in equine veterinary medicine, as well as supporting organizations that are educating the public in the proper care of horses.

“The TERF Board of Trustees is personally committed to funding education and has had the good fortune and foresight to prudently oversee the original endowment dedicated to our mission, with the fund now valued at over $2 million,” said Herb Moelis, TERF Co-Founder. “We will continue to safeguard this endowment so we can continue to provide equine veterinary education scholarships, and grants for worthwhile equine advocacy.”

Continue reading “THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (“TERF”) ENDOWMENT SURPASSES $2 MILLION; NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS”

LEXINGTON, K.Y., Oct. 7, 2013 – The co-founders of Thoroughbred Charities of America (“TCA”), Ellen and Herb Moelis are pleased to announce the formation of Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (“TERF”), a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to support and promote equine education and research by sponsoring scholarships in veterinary medicine and supporting organizations that are educating the public in the proper care of horses.

TERF Trustees include TCA Founders Herb and Ellen Moelis, TCA Directors Amy Adkins, Kathleen Crompton, Gretchen Jackson, Jim Orsini, DVM, and TCA President Dan Rosenberg, former TCA Directors Gretchen Jackson and Betty Moran, along with Margaret and Bob Duprey, Roy Jackson, Toni Orsini, Carol Zebrowski and Lucy and Tom Zungalia. TERF is co-chaired by Herb Moelis and Dr. Jim Orsini.

“The purpose of this new foundation is to expand the concept of the TCA Endowment to provide focused funding for equine education and research,” said Herb Moelis.  Dr. Jim Orsini added, “Our trustees’ passion toward providing scholarships grew out of an emergent concern and reality with the rising debt of the next generation of caretakers for horses.  If we do not provide educational opportunities for our next generation of equine stewards, who would not ordinarily have the option to further their equine studies, we will be leaving great talent on the table.  We care deeply about leveling the playing field for all students who wish to pursue a career in bettering equine health and furthering their education.”