Gluck Foundation
About the Gluck Equine Research Foundation
In 1987, the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center (GERC) opened its doors with the goal of pursuing research relevant to the equine industry. Over the years, millions of dollars in public and private funds have been invested in such research, resulting in the GERC becoming the preeminent research institution of its kind.
Since its creation as a nonprofit organization in the early 1980s before the Gluck Center was built, the Gluck Equine Research Foundation has been instrumental in securing private donations to fund equine research, endowed faculty positions and facilities, as well as helping to identify research issues of particular importance. Today, the GERC houses researchers from the Department of Veterinary Science, a unit of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The Chair of the Department of Veterinary Science also has the title of Director of the GERC.
Since the Foundation’s inception, it has been highly supportive in raising funds for equine research, endowed faculty positions and facilities. Funding for graduate student support has allowed Gluck Equine Research Center faculty to educate the next generation of scientists.
The Gluck Equine Research Foundation Board of Directors consists of industry members representing a wide array of the equine industry. The Board of Directors meet twice a year.
Support the Future of Horse Health
The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center is grateful for the donors who support nearly half of our research and operations. Financial gifts in support of our research help build a strong foundation for healthier horses, improved safety for the athletic horse, and protection against infectious diseases when horses are transported locally or internationally. By making a tax-deductible donation, your gift will benefit equine research, facility updates, equipment and graduate student scholarships.
Give NowBoard of Directors
President
Dr. Eli Capilouto
Vice President
Dr. Robert DiPaola
Chair
Dr. Cormac Breathnach
Vice Chair
Dr. Steve Reed
Secretary
Dr. Laura Stephenson
Treasurer
Ms. Penny Cox
Directors
Mr. Hanzly Albina
Mr. Clifford Barry
Mr. Reynolds Bell
Mr. Adam Bowen
Mr. Gary Bush
Ms. Kiki Courtelis
Ms. Dora Delgado
Mr. Harold V. “Bo” Goodman
Ms. Elizabeth Goth
Dr. Rob Holland
Dr. Joseph H. Kinnarney
Ms. Lisa Lourie
Dr. Kristina Lu
Mr. Marc McLean
Mr. William J. “Bill” Moroney
Ms. Sarah Reeves
Mr. Dermot Ryan
Mr. Ned Toffey
Ms. Janet VanBebber
Mr. Frank Shoop
Mr. Jake Lemon
Dr. Brett Sponseller
Dr. Jamie Matthews
UK Equine Research Hall of Fame
The Equine Research Hall of Fame, established by the University of Kentucky Equine Research Foundation (now the UK Gluck Equine Research Foundation), honors those distinguished researchers who have dedicated their careers to equine science. The Hall of Fame is at the Gluck Center.
On Dec. 1, 1990, 12 scientists became the first inductees into this prestigious hall. Inductees are selected for the honor by an international scientific committee that evaluates the achievements and contributions of eminent researchers who were nominated by their peers and colleagues. The inductees, active, retired or deceased, are individuals from throughout the world who have expanded the body of knowledge of equine science through their contributions to basic or applied research.
The Equine Research Hall of Fame provides a lasting tribute to the most renowned equine researchers in a variety of disciplines and serves as an international forum for honoring outstanding achievements in equine research.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Lisa Fortier, U.S.
Katrin Heinrichs, U.S.
Jennifer Anne Mumford, UK
Stephen M. Reed, U.S.
Thomas J. Divers, U.S.
Steeve Giguere, Canada
Dickson Varner, U.S.
Norm Ducharme, U.S.
Sue Dyson, UK
Susan Stover, U.S.
Ernie Bailey, U.S.
Elwyn Firth, New Zealand
Michelle LeBlanc, U.S.
George P. Allen, U.S.
Eugene T. Lyons, U.S.
Stephanie J. Valberg, U.S.
Doug Antczak, U.S.
I.G. "Joe" Mayhew, New Zealand
Alan Nixon, U.S.
Peter J. Timoney, U.S.
Edward L. Squires, U.S.
Travis C. McGuire, U.S.
C. Wayne McIlwraith, New Zealand
Baltus Erasmus, South Africa
Harold E. Garner, U.S.
Philip R. Edwards, U.S.
Leo B. Jeffcott, England/Australia
W.R. "Twink" Allen, England
John T. Bryans, U.S.
William Wallace Dimock, U.S.
Elvis Roger Doll, U.S.
J. Harold Drudge, U.S.
O.J. Ginther, U.S.
Harold Hintz, U.S.
Frederick Hobday, England
Robert M. Kenney, U.S.
Peter D. Rossdale, England
Clyde Stormont, U.S.
Sir Arnold Theiler, South Africa
