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TRF Opens 'Second Chances Ranch' in Illinois

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced an agreement with the State of Illinois to open its ninth correctional facility-based farm., the Second Chances Ranch at the Vandalia Correctional Facility in Vandalia.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012

CARMA to Benefit From BC Poker Tournament

The California Retirement Management Account has been selected as the beneficiary of the 2012 Deepstacks Poker Tour Breeders' Cup Celebrity Invitational to be held Oct. 30 at Commerce Casino, the Breeders' Cup announced.

 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Aftercare Regulation, Funding Aired Out Again

Aftercare Regulation, Funding Aired Out Again

New York government would involve itself in the inspection and accreditation of facilities for retired racehorses, but one legislator believes the industry should devise such a program and decide how it would be funded.

 Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Aftercare Alliance Seeks Comment on Standards

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, made up of industry organizations and individuals, has released a preliminary code of standards for aftercare organizations and is accepting comments on the document through April 2.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Aftercare Alliance Seeking Survey Responses

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has published a survey and is requesting that it be completed by all facilities in North America that provide aftercare, retraining, or re-homing services for Thoroughbreds.

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
NY Panel Issues Plan for Retired Racehorses

NY Panel Issues Plan for Retired Racehorses

A New York task force has recommended a percentage of revenue from video lottery terminals and purse accounts go toward retraining and retirement programs for racehorses in the state.

 Sunday, December 25, 2011
Retired Racehorse Spotlight: Icy Edge

Retired Racehorse Spotlight: Icy Edge

Sometimes it seems that certain horse-rider combinations were just meant to be.

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 Thursday, March 17, 2011

National HBPA Sets Convention Agenda

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association will discuss aftercare for racehorses, equine medication and drug-testing thresholds, and synthetic surfaces during its winter convention Jan. 30-Feb. 2 in Hollywood, Fla.

 Tuesday, January 13, 2009

New Vocations Raises $12,500 for Retired Racehorses

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program raised $12,500 at the Fifth Annual Silent Auction at Thistledown Oct. 30.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2004

Seabiscuit Stand-In Gets Spotlight

Three Thoroughbred retirement groups--ReRun, the Exceller Fund, and Old Friends--have teamed up to retire Rich in Dallas, one of the dozen horses who played the star Seabiscuit in the movie of the same name.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2004

ReRun to Offer Moneighs for Purchase on eBay

"Moneighs" or artwork created by famous Thoroughbreds through the ReRun program, will now be available for purchase online through eBay.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2003

ReRun to Hold Second New Jersey Charity Horse Show

Former racehorses and their new careers will be featured at ReRun New Jersey's second-annual All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show on Saturday, Sept. 20.

 Wednesday, September 03, 2003

Here and There

Equine Advocates to hold fundraiser in Saratoga Springs...Arlington honors Aspire Award winners and groom of the month.

 Wednesday, July 30, 2003

Re-Run Hosts Third All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show

Turfway Park and Keeneland are among the top sponsors for this event promoting former racehorses in new jobs.

 Wednesday, March 12, 2003