The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has met the $100,000 challenge gift announced by Oak Tree Racing Association in January. The gift and the matching program honor Jack Robbins, VMD, who passed away at the age of 93 on Nov. 29, 2014.

As a racetrack veterinarian, farm manager, breeder/owner, and racing association president, Robbins devoted his career to supporting and protecting the horse. In addition to his professional career, Robbins was a member of The Jockey Club and longtime supporter, director, and director emeritus of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.

“Dr. Robbins was a horseman through and through,” said Dell Hancock, chairman of the foundation. “I’m thrilled that our community has stepped up to honor his memory through support of equine research.”

The $200,000 raised from the matching gift will support Grayson’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of horses of all breeds. Past Grayson-funded research developed vaccines for equine influenza and viral arteritis, defined Colitis X, and developed the field of biomechanics in horses, among other significant accomplishments. Current priorities include laminitis and foal pneumonia as well as the full range of health and soundness issues that can affect horses