The Keeneland Association has continued its long-standing philanthrophic relationship with the University of Kentucky, and announced a $1.3-million gift to the Keeneland Endowed Chair in Equine Veterinary Science Wednesday.
The latest gift will increase the fund to $3 million and will allow UK's College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Gluck Equine Research Center to launch a world-class equine drug research and testing program under the direction of Scott Stanley. Stanley joined UK in late 2018, having previously served as as director of the K.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at University of California, Davis.
“This wonderful gift will help our college make new advances as we strive to serve the industry in all aspects of safety,” said Nancy Cox, dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “The research capability afforded by this gift will allow a robust effort to develop new tests. This research will serve the new commercial testing laboratory that will be led by Dr. Stanley in partnership with the U.S. Equestrian Federation. We greatly appreciate the association's support of the college.”
The laboratory at UK's Coldstream Research Campus will provide drug testing services to both the performance horse and racehorse industries–Keeneland's gift will help fund the research side underpinning the commercial venture.
“Keeneland applauds UK's commitment to create a true center of excellence at the Gluck Center,” Keeneland President and CEO Bill Thomason said. “In support of our mission, Keeneland has long championed UK's goal to become an industry leader in equine safety, integrity and research. We believe the important work undertaken by Dr. Stanley will serve as a platform for change in Kentucky and beyond.”
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