PETA-Proposed AmTote Tech to Raise Aftercare Funds
A new concept initially proposed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals seeks to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare through donations made via on-track wagering terminals.
Keyword: Off Track Thoroughbreds
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Brazilian Horse of the Year Enjoys New Jumper Career
The latest addition to Xin Xu Lin's rèsumè came just a few years ago, when the Brazilian champion arrived at the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center at the Kentucky Horse Park and met his new owner, Kasia Jaskowska, who adopted him as a jumper prospect.
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Racing NSW Buys Property for OTTBs Through Welfare Fund
Racing NSW, the regulating body for Thoroughbred racing in New South Wales Australia, announced July 22 that it has purchased a 2,600-acre property in Capertee for the purpose of rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming off-track Thoroughbreds.
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New Initiative Shifts Equine Welfare Conversation
The goal of The Right Horse initiative is to increase the number of successful horse re-homings, and one of their main focuses is working to improve public perception of horse adoption.
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The Future of Aftercare Funding: An OTTB Subsidy
Two major questions arise when horses first retire from racing: where will they go, and who will fund the next chapter of their lives?
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Western Riders Combat Stigma of Riding Thoroughbreds
Those who know the truth about riding OTTBs are trying to change that perception of the breed and show off what their horses can do in their sport.
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Ben's Cat Continues to Improve After Colic Surgery
Four-time Maryland Horse of the Year Ben's Cat remains in critical condition but is said to be improving since undergoing surgery at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to repair an epiploic foramen entrapment July 6.
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Social Media Communities Fuel the OTTB Movement
With more than 54,000 members, OTTB Connect is one of the largest horse-related groups on Facebook.
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CANTER PA Promotes Rider Education Through Scholarship
The Pennsylvania chapter of the Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) awarded scholarships to three off-track Thoroughbred owners in the Mid-Atlantic region to further promote their riding and training education.
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TRF Fundraising Initiative Gives Ownership Feel
An initiative launched by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation gives donors an opportunity to help provide for the care of a former racehorse while getting the feel of horse ownership without the added responsibilities.
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Little Red Feather Expands Network into Aftercare
The Little Red Feather partnership has been at the forefront of innovation for Thoroughbred ownership groups. From launching in 2002, the group has more than 300 partners, has successfully crowdsourced a winner through their LRF Thoroughbred Fund.
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Former Derby Runner, Former NFL Player Team Up
Just as most of us horse-crazy people have done, Jeff Tow-Arnett found himself enamored with an off-track Thoroughbred named "Noah" after seeing an online listing.
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Aftercare Orgs Hope Derby Donation Grows Legs
An hour after Always Dreaming crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), the colt's trainer made an announcement about his Derby prize, a new Ram truck.
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Former Derby Runners Have Varied Second Careers
Former Derby runners Steppenwolfer and Sam P. have varied second careers.
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Rehoming Agent Initiative Aims to Bridge Aftercare Gaps
The Racetrack Rehoming Agent Initiative is fairly simple: rehoming agents, likely employed through the local horsemen's groups, will act as liaisons between the horsemen and the potential buyer or aftercare organization.
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Buyers Shouldn't Overlook OTTBs With Racing Injuries
Dreams of conquering a four-star course or cruising around a show ring aboard a stylish, square-kneed hunter, ending the day with a plethora of blue ribbons, are familiar for many equestrians.
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Blowen to Discuss Aftercare Economic Value at IFAR
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses hopes to highlight the promotion of Thoroughbreds in second careers, helping racing owners bridge the gap to their horses' retirement, and connect aftercare efforts and horseplayers.
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Awesome Gem Finds New Home at Old Friends
West Point Thoroughbreds' multiple graded stakes winner Awesome Gem arrived at his new home April 7 at Old Friends Equine in Georgetown, Ky.
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Racetracker Has Eye for OTTB Talent
As the dynamics of aftercare and sport horse purchasing changed in the age of the internet—the path to second careers has evolved. One racetracker, Jen Ruberto, has made a name for herself as a go-to connector between racing and riding.
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Machmer Hall’s Brodgen Builds Bridges to Rehome OTTBs
Erin Shea interviews Carrie Brodgen about her rehoming efforts and her thoughts on the state of aftercare.
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Formerly Abandoned Mare Makes Strides Toward Makeover
The KyEHC rescued Annora from the high-profile situation that involved about 40 horses left on a farm near Harrodsburg, Ky. leased by Charles Borell and his daughter, trainer Maria Borell. Annora's listed breeder is Maria Borell.
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Q&A: The Makeover Effect on the Market
As the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover is shaping up to be the largest in its relatively short history, Erin Shea talked to RRP's president, Steuart Pittman, about the effect the event has had on the off-track Thoroughbred market.
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Healing for Veterans, a Refuge for Racehorses
Down the Stretch Ranch isn't just a home for retired racehorses. Like a coupled entry, horses and veterans are 1 and 1A.
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Thoroughbred Makeover Tickets Now for Sale
Tickets are $10 per day or $25 for the event held Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park, and include access to seminars, competition, demonstrations, and the finale.
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Art Auction to Benefit Bright Futures Farm
Fast Market was a stakes winner in Canada, and resides at Bright Futures Farm in Pennsylvania, which provides reschooling and retirement, primarily for Thoroughbreds. The auction will benefit Bright Futures Farm.
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Thoroughbred Makeover Trainers Selected
The Retired Racehorse Project released a list of 480 trainers from 45 states, three Canadian provinces, and England who will acquire and train a recently retired racehorse for the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.
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741 Applications for Thoroughbred Makeover
Retired Racehorse Project announced it has received applications from 488 trainers for 741 horses for the 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover that will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.
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Papa John's Pizza to Support Aftercare
Beginning Oct. 1, go to PapaJohns.com and enter promo code TAA13 to receive one large two-topping pizza and garlic or cinnamon knots for just $13 with $1 donated to the TAA. Lexington and Louisville locations only.
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Zayat Stables to Donate to New Vocations
Zayat Stables has committed to donating a percentage of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah's purse earnings for the remainder of his racing career to support retired racehorses.
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Charles Town Continues CANTER Support
For the seventh consecutive year, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is providing funding to CANTER Mid-Atlantic for the organization's ongoing program to rehabilitate and find homes for former racehorses.
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Live Stream: RRP Thoroughbred Makeover
Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover Live Stream
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R.A.C.E. Fund to Hold Online Auction
The R.A.C.E. Fund launches its 2014 drive with an online auction on eBay starting June 21 at 8 p.m. ET and ending on June 28 at 8 p.m. to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.
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Old Friends, New Vocations Enter Partnership
Old Friends and New Vocations have entered into an agreement to jointly benefit Thoroughbreds in their post-racing and post-breeding careers.
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CANTER Off to Good Start in Texas
CANTER, an online service that helps transition racehorses into second careers, announced March 21 that its newly established Texas operation successfully moved six ex-runners in the first week.
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Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here
What great things might come from the combination of eventing legend Phillip Dutton and track hero Icabad Crane?
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Show Set for Retired Illinois Thoroughbreds
A horse competition in Staunton, Ill., Oct. 20 will be held to benefit Thoroughbreds Helping Thoroughbreds, an organization that aims to promote the retired Thoroughbred as a capable horse breed for competition off the track.
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New Thoroughbred Incentive Awards Offered
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program, which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines after racing or breeding careers, is offering a performance award pilot program for the second half of 2013.
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Del Mar to Match CARMA Funds
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and California Retirement Management Account have announced a new matching funds program beginning with the upcoming 2013 race meeting at the seaside track opening July 17.
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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.
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Rosie Napravnik Joins Board of Old Friends
Two days before riding Mylute to a fifth-place finish in the Kentucky Derby May 5, jockey Rosie Napravnik was appointed to the board of directors of Old Friends Farm. They are "thrilled to have her," said Michael Blowen.
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TBHS Taking Entries for April 14 Show
The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association is taking entries for its second spring event April 14 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
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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.
