Spring 2019 Newsletter
The spring 2019 newsletter is out!In this issue: TAA accreditation application now open; TAA elects new president and board members; 2019 DRF TAA magazine is out; & more!
Toro Mower Contest Benefits the TAA
A contest to win a Toro Mower is happening now through Black-Eyed Susan Day. Donated by the Maryland Jockey Club, in partnership with Equine Equipment, tickets will be sold to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Tickets are $10 for one entry and $25 for three entries.
Dusk To Dawn
Heather Rio fell in love with Dusk to Dawn at TAA-accredited Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s summer farm in Saratoga Springs.
Einstein
TAA-accredited Old Friends welcomed multiple grade 1 winner Einstein to their Georgetown, Kentucky farm March 11.
New Railbird Festival to Benefit TAA, Central Kentucky Riding For Hope
The TAA is proud to be one of the beneficiaries of Railbird Festival, happening Aug. 10-11 at Keeneland.
Colonial Downs, Virginia HBPA Pledge Per Start Contribution to TAA
Colonial Downs and the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have each pledged $15 per start at the upcoming Colonial Downs meet to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Play Book
Running mostly in the claiming ranks in the Mid-Atlantic region, Play Book made 29 starts in her four seasons on the track. Now age 25, she lives at TAA-accredited Our Mims.
Dogwood Patty
Dogwood Patty made all 52 of her starts in Canada, mostly in the claiming ranks at Fort Erie and Woodbine. Now at 27, she lives at TAA-accredited Our Mims.
Braggin Rights
Braggin Rights only made 10 starts, winning once and picking up five other placings, earning a total of $12,591. Now at 23, the mare lives at TAA-accredited Our Mims.
TAA Elects New President Meuser, New Board Members
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance board of directors elected Mike Meuser as its new president and elected nine new board members.