We are heading towards a crisis in the equine veterinary world, with only about one percent of veterinary students choosing to go into equine prac-tice—down from four percent in the mid-2000s (according to research by the American Veterinary Medical Association). When you add the number of retiring veterinarians leaving the field and current veterinarians leaving in search of better pay and more regular working hours, the availability of primary and emergency care for horses in the United States and beyond will be seriously affected.
Pursuing a veterinary degree is an expensive endeavor, and students typically graduate with massive student debt. The California Thoroughbred Foundation is committed to supporting and encouraging equine veterinary students at the University of California at Davis and Western University of Health Sciences Pomona through annual scholarships. Our scholarships are some of the very few that support third-year students and graduate research fellows at a time when they need it most.
Donors like you are the backbone of our success. As 2023 comes to a close, we hope that you will consider a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation. Your investment in our students will transform talents into lifelong careers and leadership.
With my heartfelt thanks,
Ada Gates Patton
President
Contributions to CTF are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to California Thoroughbred Foundation and send to 201 Colorado Place, Arcadia, CA 91007. For credit cards, Pay Pal, and other forms of donation, please call 626-445-7800 ext. 221 or visit our website page at ctba.com and click on California Thoroughbred Foundation.
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