Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund

Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund A 501(c)(3) donor supported research fund to find both the cause and prevention of Equine Colic to benefit horses worldwide.

Established by Ronnie and Judy Galloway, Mesa, Colorado in 2023. Administered by Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital.

A new federal rule for 2026 allows most Americans to deduct up to $1,000 in cash donations ($2,000 for joint filers) eve...
01/21/2026

A new federal rule for 2026 allows most Americans to deduct up to $1,000 in cash donations ($2,000 for joint filers) even if they take the standard deduction, providing a much-needed tax incentive for everyday givers.

Please consult with your tax advisor.

You can help us reach our goal of $84,000 to begin the master research project. Your contribution matters:

https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/45283/donations/new

01/16/2026

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES? 🔎

Colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. A good rule of thumb: the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:

• Alert your veterinarian immediately.

• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.

• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs.

• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself, but do not tire the horse with relentless walking. Don't approach the animal if it's not safe.

• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of colic signs. Horses are individuals and may display signs of pain in a variety of ways. Always consult your horse doctor for more information.

The Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund is wishing everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!
12/24/2025

The Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund is wishing everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!

A Tax-Saving Way to Help the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund:Make a difference today and save on...
12/22/2025

A Tax-Saving Way to Help the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund:

Make a difference today and save on taxes. It is possible when you support Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund through your IRA.

A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older:

You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $108,000) this year from your IRA directly to Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund without having to pay income taxes on the money.

Gifts of any value $108,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel confident knowing that you are making a difference in finding the cause of Equine Colic, the number one killer of the horse.

This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA Charitable Rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD for short.

Why Consider This Gift?

Your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference your donation is making.

If you are required to take minimum distributions, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your obligation.
You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.

Since the gift doesn’t count as income, it can reduce your annual income level. This may help lower your Medicare premiums and decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax.

For Those 59½ Years Old or Older:

If you are at least 59½ years old, you can take a distribution and then make a gift from your IRA without penalty. If you itemize your deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your gift.

At Any Age:

No matter your age, you can designate the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund as the beneficiary of all or a percentage of your IRA and it will pass to us tax-free after your lifetime. It’s simple, just requiring that you contact your IRA administrator for a change-of-beneficiary form or download a form from your provider’s website.

Consult a Professional:

Given the complexity of tax regulations, working with a financial or tax advisor is highly recommended to determine the best strategy for your specific situation.

Ronnie and Judy Galloway of Mesa, Colorado began the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund after losin...
12/16/2025

Ronnie and Judy Galloway of Mesa, Colorado began the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund after losing several horses to Equine Colic. Even with the best of local veterinary care, they could not be saved nor could the cause of their untimely deaths be determined. We decided we must engage with the best researchers available to find the cause and ultimately the prevention of Equine Colic for not only our horses, but for all of them. We are fortunate to have the brilliant minds of Colorado State University Equine Veterinarians Drs. Yvette Nout-Lomas and Diana Hassel on the front line of this research project.

The Fund's first goal is to raise $84,000 to track the exact location of various portions of the equine GI tract to have the opportunity to determine factors that increase the risk of colic in horses utilizing Equine Microchip Research.

We have raised over $20,000 since last May!

You can help us reach our goal to begin this critical research project. Here's the link:

givecampus.com/campaigns/45283/donations/new

Thank you to all the supporters of the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund especially for ColoradoGi...
12/10/2025

Thank you to all the supporters of the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund especially for ColoradoGives.Org day!

🎉 It’s Colorado Gives Day! 🐴🔬Today is the day Colorado comes together to support the causes that matter — and we’re aski...
12/09/2025

🎉 It’s Colorado Gives Day! 🐴🔬

Today is the day Colorado comes together to support the causes that matter — and we’re asking you to stand with us in the fight against equine colic.

The Colorado Equine Colic Fund is dedicated to funding scientific research to uncover the causes of equine colic and prevent it before it happens.
Colic remains the #1 cause of death in horses, and research is the key to changing that.

Your gift today powers the studies, data collection, and scientific breakthroughs that will save equine lives for years to come.

Today is the most impactful day to give.
Let’s create a healthier future for Colorado’s horses — together.

🐴✨ DONATE HERE:
https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Colorado-Equine-Colic-Fund

Every horse owner dreads the word “colic." It is, tragically, the number one killer of horses worldwide.Today is Colorad...
12/09/2025

Every horse owner dreads the word “colic." It is, tragically, the number one killer of horses worldwide.

Today is ColoradoGives.org. Please help us find the cause of Equine Colic.

Through the Colorado Equine Colic Fund (a 501(c)(3) organization), you can directly support the vital, life-saving research being conducted by the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund at Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital in Fort Collins.

Your donation fuels the scientific breakthroughs needed to discover both the cause and prevention of this devastating disease, saving countless horses across the globe.

The foundation is set. Pioneering equine clinicians and researchers, Drs. Yvette Nout-Lomas and Diana Hassel of CSU's Equine Veterinary Hospital, have completed successful pilot work (see details below) and are now ready to launch the definitive study.

We are seeking urgent funding to utilize their groundbreaking live horse model in a larger project.

This expansion is essential to finally elucidate the complex mechanisms and identify the high-risk factors that lead to colic. By supporting this phase, you are helping us transition from foundational research to actionable prevention.

"Displacements and twists of the large colon are the most commonly occurring forms of colic in horses and are sometimes fatal, so prevention of this condition is a primary goal of our research.

We have developed a model to track the exact location of various portions of the equine GI tract so we now have the opportunity to determine factors that increase the risk of colic in horses.

We anticipate expenses of $84,000 to lease and instrument 7 horses and follow them for a period of 6 months to find out answers to questions many veterinarians and horse owners have only been able to guess in the past." states Dr. Diana Hassel, one of the CSU Veterinary researchers for the project."

The Colorado Equine Colic Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, the fundraising arm of the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund, a 501(c)(3) donor-supported fund has raised over $18,000 since its inception in 2023.

Your gift directly accelerates research that can save countless equine lives.

DONATE NOW:
https://mtyc.co/7xk5qf

ColoradoGivesDay.org is today, December 9th. Your support can change the future of horse health in Colorado and beyond....
12/09/2025

ColoradoGivesDay.org is today, December 9th. Your support can change the future of horse health in Colorado and beyond.

The Colorado Equine Colic Fund is dedicated to one mission:
Funding scientific research to understand the causes of equine colic — and ultimately prevent it.

Colic remains the #1 cause of death in horses, yet so much about its root causes remains unknown. Your support fuels research that leads to breakthroughs in finding the cause and ultimately the prevention of Equine Colic.

Your gift directly accelerates research that can save countless equine lives.

DONATE NOW:
https://mtyc.co/7xk5qf

The fund is 100% donor funded. Thank you so much for your support!

The Colorado Equine Colic is the fundraising arm of the Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund

The Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund is live on ColoradoGives.orgAnyone anywhere can help support...
12/07/2025

The Colorado State University Galloway Equine Research Fund is live on ColoradoGives.org

Anyone anywhere can help support the groundbreaking research to find the cause and prevention of Equine Colic, the number one killer of horses worldwide.

Please join us in our first annual Colorado Gives Campaign which ends December 9th.

Here is the link to donate to help find the cause of Equine Colic: https://mtyc.co/7xk5qf

⏳ We’re One Week Away — but Early Giving Is Open NOW! 🐴🔬https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Colorado-Equine-Colic...
12/02/2025

⏳ We’re One Week Away — but Early Giving Is Open NOW! 🐴🔬
https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Colorado-Equine-Colic-Fund

Colorado Gives Day is just one week away, and your support can help unlock breakthroughs in equine health.

The Colorado Equine Colic Fund is dedicated to one mission:
Funding scientific research to discover the causes of equine colic — and ultimately prevent it.

Colic remains the #1 cause of death in horses, yet the root causes are still not fully understood. Your early gift helps accelerate the research that could change everything.

You don’t have to wait until December 9th.

Early giving is open — and every donation moves us closer to lifesaving answers.

🐴✨ DONATE NOW:
https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Colorado-Equine-Colic-Fund

Address

Katie Rothstein, Colorado State University College Of Veterinary Medicine Director Of Development, 154 Crabtree Hall
Fort Collins, CO
80523

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