The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today it has accredited 42 aftercare organizations for 2022, one a newcomer.
Applications from trainers for the Thoroughbred Makeover rose 38 percent for the 2018 edition, to 812 for the project for retired racehorses.
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The well-attended Thoroughbred Makeover showcased the versatility of the Thoroughbred in adapting to second careers.
Hard-hitting Groomedforvictory earned over $700,000 on the track. Now retired to a Virginia farm, he’s getting the retirement and second career he deserves.
The Retired Racehorse Project will conduct roundtables on moving retired racehorses into new careers at the upcoming Thoroughbred Makeover in October.
Candy Feat, who miraculously survived a horrific van accident in 2012, has died from a bout with laminitis just as his second career was looking up.
Maryland Ag Secretary Joe Bartenfelder presented Thoroughbred Alliance Show Series (TASS) a Secretary’s Citation for contributions to Maryland agriculture.
Equine Encore Performance, which rehomes, repurposes, and retires Thoroughbred racehorses racing or training at Charles Town, placed 54 horses in 2014.
Thoroughbred Charities of America will present nearly 20 of the awards to individuals nominated by state Thoroughbred owners and breeders associations.