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VETERINARY PRACTICE SIGNS ON TO DONATE SERVICES AS SITE INSPECTORS

The veterinary practice of Teigland, Franklin, and Brokken, DVM’s, P.A. has partnered with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) to donate the services of its team of veterinarians as accreditation site inspectors. The practice is the first to step forward and offer to volunteer its services in this manner. Scott Hay, DVM, and his colleagues approached the TAA team while in Saratoga for the race meet and offered the services of their practice as site inspectors. “We wanted to give back to the Thoroughbreds who have been so good to us and one of the places we determined we could help was to dedicate donated time to aftercare,” indicated Dr. Hay. Site inspections are an essential component of the TAA accreditation process and knowledgeable, experienced inspectors are vital to ensuring that all accredited organizations meet the TAA Code of Standards. The multi-doctor practice of Teigland, Franklin, and Brokken, based in South Florida, focuses exclusively on the care of racing Thoroughbreds with veterinarians practicing at tracks extending from Saratoga to Gulfstream. The reach of the practice enables it to provide site inspection services all along the East Coast. The partnership was effective immediately with veterinarians from the practice already having completed multiple inspections this summer. “It was a pleasure to help, and I had a great experience inspecting the farm and meeting the people,” Heather Tillson, DVM, said of her experience as a site inspector. “It was an inspiring and uplifting experience to see happy horses and happy caregivers,” added Tom Brokken, DVM, one of the practice’s founding partners who also completed an inspection. “It was a welcome addition to our supporters when Dr. Hay and his colleagues reached out to us to volunteer their services as site inspectors. This is the perfect way for veterinarians to contribute to the TAA and we look forward to others following this example,” said Stacie Clark Rogers, operations consultant for the TAA. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Funded initially by seed money from Breeders’ Cup Ltd., The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals and other industry groups. To date, 42 aftercare organizations supporting 130 facilities across the U.S. and Canada have been granted accreditation and received funding from the TAA. To learn more about the TAA, visit www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/.

Papa John’s Pizza Teams Up with Breeders’ Cup and the TAA to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare

In advance of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be held October 30-31, 2015 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., Papa John’s Pizza yesterday announced a partnership with Breeders’ Cup and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) to support Thoroughbred aftercare. This unique partnership was announced at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown, Ky., a TAA-accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organization and home to numerous equine celebrities such as 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Breeders’ Cup Champions Gulch, Eldaafer, and Amazombie. Executives from Papa John’s, Breeders’ Cup and the TAA were joined by Michael Blowen, founder of Old Friends, and Hall of Fame jockey and nine-time Breeders’ Cup winner Chris McCarron, to make the announcement. “I hope the TAA gets as much publicity from this promotion as possible so it snowballs and other companies step up to the plate to help this wonderful cause”, explained Chris McCarron. “Papa John’s is honored to partner with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance by offering a fundraising special during the Breeder’s Cup Championship season. We visited Old Friends Farm and saw firsthand the great work they do. They take great strides in ensuring that the horses are well taken care of and enjoy their retirement years” recounted Lynn McQuillen, operations vice president of Papa John’s. Jimmy Bell, president of the TAA, also spoke during the conference saying, “The entire aftercare community, including the TAA, is excited for the opportunity to partner with Papa John’s and Breeders’ Cup. This special enables the Bluegrass community to come together to support these great athletes.” Beginning October 1st, 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 from each Breeders’ Cup Special donated to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. This offer is valid online only at all participating Lexington & Louisville locations until 11/01/15. Papa John’s is a proud sponsor of the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and Thoroughbred aftercare. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Funded initially by seed money from Breeders’ Cup, Ltd., The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is comprised of and supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals and other industry groups. To date, 42 aftercare organizations supporting 130 facilities across the U.S. and Canada have been granted accreditation and received funding from the TAA. To learn more about the TAA, visit www.thoroughbredaftercare.org.

Ellis Park and Turfway Park Join the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Community of Supporters

Following the example of Churchill Downs and Keeneland, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is pleased to announce that our community of supporters has again grown by two additional racetracks. Ellis Park, in Henderson, Ky., and Turfway Park, in Florence, Ky., have both signed on to match contributions made by owners at each track. Owners are able to contribute $1 per start to the TAA for each horse that starts in a race at either track. Ellis and Turfway will then match the contributions made by owners during the race meets at their respective tracks. “Turfway has been a longtime supporter of Thoroughbred aftercare and is happy to join the TAA community,” stated Turfway Park’s general manager, Chip Bach. “We are always in support of our Thoroughbred athletes,” said Dan Bork, director of racing as well as racing secretary at Ellis Park. “We always want to put the horses first and that doesn’t end when they leave the track. We are thrilled to partner with this great organization that has made such impressive strides in a short amount of time.” “We are greatly appreciative of both Ellis and Turfway for choosing to step up to support Thoroughbred aftercare with their matching donations, and to the owners who will be participating at both tracks,” stated Jimmy Bell, president of both the TAA and Darley America. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Funded initially by seed money from Breeders’ Cup, Ltd., The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is comprised of and supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals and other industry groups. To date, 42 aftercare organizations supporting 130 facilities across the U.S. and Canada have been granted accreditation and received funding from the TAA. To learn more about the TAA, visit www.thoroughbredaftercare.org.

Shalala

ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption