 | South Australia’s horse industry is showing its support for the University of Adelaide’s School of Veterinary Science, with the launch of a new trust fund for horse-related research.
Known simply as “The Horse Account”, the Australian Horse Industry Research and Development Trust has been established by the not-for-profit community-based horse industry organisation, Horse SA, to help raise funds for the new School of Veterinary Science.
The Horse Account is a Deductible Gift Recipient Fund recognised by the Australian Tax Office, with all proceeds going directly to equine-related research. The trust fund will provide much-needed financial support for research into equine health and welfare in South Australia.
The fund aims to support work in a range of areas, including:
- Horse health and welfare;
- Environmental management related to horse keeping and horse trails;
- Hoof care science;
- Facilities for research;
- Equine sports, and sports performance surfaces;
- Education of horse owners in topics related to scientific findings;
- Scholarships for students involved in equine-related studies.
The Horse Account was launched at a public lecture on Monday, 14 July 2008 at the University of Adelaide. The public lecture was hosted by Dr Rob Rahaley, Chief Veterinary Officer, PIRSA and featured Guest Speaker, Professor Gail Anderson, Head of the University of Adelaide’s School of Veterinary Science, who spoke on the vision of the state’s first veterinary school.
Chairperson of Horse SA, Helen Whittle also spoke about the objectives of Horse SA and the Australian Horse Industry Research & Development Trust.
For more information regarding The Horse Account, please contact Horse SA on +61 8 8294 2460.
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