Supporting the Next Generation of Equine Research

The future of equine research is in good hands if the competitors at the 2022 United States Pony Club Research Project Fair are any indication. These budding scientists presented projects on genetics, equine narcolepsy, the use of pacemakers in horses, and more at the USPC Convention in Norfolk, Virginia.

The Research Project Fair provides Pony Club members an opportunity to explore their passion for horses and horsemanship through hypothesis-driven projects or in-depth reviews of scientific literature. Projects are evaluated on the depth of the research question, background research, methodology, analysis of results, and presentation. Participants who were unable to travel to the USPC Convention were given the opportunity to present their projects to the panel of judges virtually.

Kentucky Equine Research is proud to join the Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation to sponsor this event.

2022 USPC Research Project Fair winners:

Individual Experimental Project (9-10 years of age)

First place: “Can Horses Talk?” presented by Annabelle M., Intermountain Region

Individual Experimental Project (11-13 years of age)

First place: “Effectiveness of Wound Care Options” presented by Bella E., Old Dominion Region

Individual Experimental Project (14-17 years of age)

First place: “ASIP and MC1R Research Project” presented by Abigail G., Northeast Region

Individual Literature Review (9-10 years of age)

First place: “Muzzle Mysteries: What Does That Lip Scrunching Mean?” presented by Mae B., Midwest Region

Individual Literature Review (11-13 years of age)

First place: “Body Condition Score” presented by Juliana D., Sierra Pacific Region

Individual Literature Review (14-17 years of age)

First place: “Lub-Dup” presented by Michaela F., Midwest Region

Second place: “Equine Narcolepsy” presented by Alaina M., Midwest Region

2022 USPC Research Project Fair Winners (Virtual):

Individual Experimental Project (9-10 years of age)

First place: “Straight From the Horse’s Mouth (and Other Body Parts)” presented by Aubree S., Lake Shore Region

Second place: “Saddle and Tack Care” Riley Y., Southern California Region

Individual Experimental Project (11-13 years of age)

First place: “Does Compost Really Work?” presented by Charlotte H., Midwest Region

Group Experimental Project

First place: “Which Bedding Will Keep Your Pony Dry” presented by Mae L. and Sophia L., Midwest Region

Individual Literature Review (11-13 years of age)

First place: “Scraping the Surface of Horse Genetics” presented by Melody D., Southwest Region

Individual Literature Review (25 years of age and above)

First place: “Heat Conditions and Related Illnesses and Mitigation” presented by Kathy C., Southwest Region

Read the project abstracts