Gluck Foundation

Gluck Foundation

Gluck Equine Research 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.

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Board 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

Contact Information

Brett Sponseller
Director, Gluck Equine Research Center

108A Gluck Equine Research Center 1400 Nicholasville Rd. Lexington, KY 40546-0215

(859) 257-4757

brett.sponseller@uky.edu