Long Heir: A Second Career in Service
When Tom Kinnee began looking for a new partner for his work as a mounted police officer, he needed a horse with more than ability. He needed attentiveness, willingness, and the kind of steady mind that could grow into a demanding role. He found that partner in Long Heir.
Lone Star Park to Spotlight Aftercare with VIP Experience and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Named Race
LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie on Saturday, June 27, 2026, highlighted by a VIP experience and a named race in support of accredited Thoroughbred aftercare.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Returns to Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Saratoga Race Course for Belmont Stakes weekend. The 158th running of the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Sixth Annual Calendar Photo Contest
LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces the opening of its sixth annual Calendar Photo Contest. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is seeking photos of Thoroughbreds to feature in the 2027 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar. Submissions will be accepted starting June 1, 2026.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Joins Empire of Hope Day Celebration at Horseshoe Indianapolis
LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for Empire of Hope, an annual Caesars Entertainment Racing initiative supporting aftercare.
Luck With a Kiss: A Volunteer’s Unexpected Adoption
When Tonya Chaney first began volunteering with Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, she was not looking for a horse of her own. Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization located in West Virginia. At the time, she was putting two children through college and thought volunteering at a rescue would be the perfect way to get her “horse fix” without the commitment of adoption. But sometimes, the right horse, or luck, has a way of changing the plan.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site Preakness Week
LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Laurel Park in Maryland during Preakness week with a variety of activations leading up to Preakness 151 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Preakness is a Grade I race that spans a distance of 1 3/16 miles and serves as the second leg of the Triple Crown. With the combined efforts of 1/ST RACING, The Maryland Jockey Club, America’s Best Racing, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, accredited aftercare will be promoted with several on-site activations throughout the week.
North American Sales Companies and Leading Stallion Farms Expand Commitment to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Finding Gleði: Joy, Healing, and New Beginnings for Nash and Reggie
Adopted from Equine Rescue of Aiken, Thoroughbreds Nash and Reggie find joy at Gleði Farm.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Honored with Named Race by Churchill Downs on Day of Derby & Oaks Draw
LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on Opening Day of Churchill Downs on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Opening Day marks the beginning of Kentucky Derby Week and features a variety of festivities, including the post position draw for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and the Longines Kentucky Oaks. Gates open at 11:30 a.m., with the Kentucky Derby and Oaks post position draw taking place at 2:00 p.m.