Leading Trainers Continue Support for TAA
For the second straight year, some of North America's leading trainers made contributions to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to support retired racehorses in 2014.
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Racehorse Re-Homing Event Set for Sam Houston
The Paddock Foundation, a non-profit organization launched by the Texas Thoroughbred Association to support and advance Thoroughbred aftercare, will hold an event at Sam Houston Race Park next month.
West Coast Regional: Springtime for Horses
Ran Jan Racing excels ontrack and in aftercare. Download Now
My Fantastic Lady Takes Crown at Pimlico
Sabrina Moore's My Fantastic Lady was crowned the overall champion at the third Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show, presented in the infield at Pimlico Race Course July 13.
Filmmaker Hopes to Raise Aftercare Awareness
Kara Colvin has been working on a full-length documentary about Thoroughbred aftercare issues and the careers of off-the-track Thoroughbreds since 2011.
TAA Gets $100,000 Gift From Gulfstream Park
The donation came from Gulfstream Park's Thoroughbred Aftercare Program, which has raised more than $250,000 during the last two years.
NYTHA Adds Per-Start Fee to Support Aftercare
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said owners that race at New York Racing Association tracks will donate $5 per start to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Charles Town to Make Donation to CANTER
For the fifth consecutive year, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is providing funding to CANTER Mid-Atlantic for the organization's ongoing program and mission to rehabilitate and find homes for former racehorses.
TAA 2014 Application Available Online
The 2014 application for organizations seeking accreditation from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation is now available online, with a deadline of May 15, 2014.
OTTB Spotlight: Theres Trouble
See the bottom of this story for information on how you can support Double L and also be entered in a fun contest. read blog
TASS Awards Banquet Set for Jan. 11
The Thoroughbred Alliance Show Series Awards Banquet will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11 at Laurel Park.
New York Riders Continue TRF Donations
The New York Racing Association jockey colony has donated almost $6,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in 2013, the organization said Dec. 23.
Aftercare Alliance Awards $1M in Grants
More than 20 accredited racehorse retirement facilities will share in $1 million in grants, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Dec. 11 in Tucson, Ariz.
Retired Racehorse Training Project 2013
Glenye Cain Oakford takes us through the Retired Racehorse Training Project event and asks various participants why they choose Thoroughbreds and former racehorses. watch video
OTTB Spotlight: Sandburr
Positive stories about horses that were retired at the right time and able to have lives beyond the track. read blog
What's Going On Here: Do the Right Thing
Aftercare needs a long-term strategy. read blog
New Vocations to Host 10th Charity Horse Show
New Vocations Charity Horse Show will celebrate its 10th year of showcasing the Thoroughbred's athleticism and versatility beyond the track July 6-7.
TAA Receives 27 Accreditation Applications
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced it has received applications for accreditation from 27 aftercare facilities that hope to be eligible for grants in 2013 and 2014.
Health Zone: Preparing Joint Injection Sites
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of septic arthritis developing in the treated joint. Download Feature
New Vocations Seeking Summer Intern
New Vocations is accepting resumes for the third annual Olivia M. Saylor Internship. The internship is a five-month paid position at the New Vocations Lexington facility.
NY Old Friends Benefit Set for June 5
The second annual Old Friends at the Oheka Castle fundraising event will take place June 5 at Gold Coast mansion in Huntington, N.Y. The evening is a benefit for Old Friends.
WinStar Charity Memorabilia Auction on eBay
WinStar Farm is auctioning off memorabilia on eBay.com. All sale proceeds will go to four designated industry and area charities. The online auction of four separate offerings began May 21 and will close May 29.
Spiral Day Generates Cash for Aftercare
Four racehorse adoption agencies went home from the Spiral Stakes Saturday with $13,740 from the Turfway Aftercare Program (TAP), a joint funding effort by Turfway Park and owners.
OTTB Program Spotlight: Great Geldings
Great Geldings re-trains off-the-track Thoroughbreds for ranch work. read blog
The Jockey Club Makes Amendment to Rule Book
The Jockey Club amended the rule from "Sold Without Pedigree" to "Sold as Retired from Racing" so an owner can retire a Thoroughbred from racing without affecting its breeding privileges.
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.
Breeders' Cup Horsemen Back New Vocations
For the fourth consecutive year, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is working with trainers and owners of Breeders' Cup contenders to pledge a percentage of their earnings to support New Vocations.
Conference Focuses On Horse Aftercare
This year's Albany Law School Institute on Racing and Gaming Law devoted a full day to matters of equine health, focusing primarily on Thoroughbred retirement and aftercare.
New Vocations Charity Horse Show Successful
The ninth annual New Vocations Charity Horse Show in Delaware, Ohio, attracted more than 150 participants and 900 class entries and raised more than $40,000 to help the organization.
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.
Social Media Valuable Tool for Aftercare
Learning how to use social media to boost public knowledge of aftercare facilities was one of the themes on the second and final day of a professional education seminar offered by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Website Dedicated to Retired Horses
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced July 6 that the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance has established a new website dedicated to retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
Nobert Joins NTRA Aftercare Subcommittee
Karl M. Nobert has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance's subcommittee focusing on aftercare of retired Thoroughbreds, the NTRA announced June 3.
Awards to Spotlight Second Careers for Thoroughbreds
After Thoroughbreds have completed their race careers, they are often ideal candidates for another vocation.
Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Dubbed 'World's Smartest Horse'
For 37 years Karen Murdock has dedicated her life to horses, doing everything from dressage and barrel racing to jumping and trail riding. But in all her experiences she has never encountered a horse quite like Lukas.
Kelly's Landing Embarks on Second Career
Kelly's Landing, whose career was highlighted by a victory in the 2007 Gulf News Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-I), ran his last race Jan. 17 and is now enjoying some rest and relaxation.
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