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NYRA, NYTHA Match Projected Aqueduct Aftercare Contribution
NYRA, NYTHA Match Projected Aqueduct Aftercare Contribution

NYRA and NYTHA announced April 21 they will match the per start owners’ aftercare contribution to the TAA as projected through the end of the cancelled Aqueduct spring meet.

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Stuck inside? Here’s how to get your horse fix.
Stuck inside? Here’s how to get your horse fix.

Stuck inside looking for entertainment? Looking for something positive to read? Check out our links and resources.

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2019 TAA Adoptee TIP Performance Award Winners Announced
2019 TAA Adoptee TIP Performance Award Winners Announced

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) announced the winners and other placings from its 2019 performance awards program April 16. 

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Lucky Orphan
Lucky Orphan

Lucky Orphan, now known as “Copal,” is a Pennsylvania-bred son of Obligato. He made 74 starts and earned $142,148. He became an eventer after his racing career was finished.

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Filly Named Billy
Filly Named Billy

Initially looking for an experienced Quarter Horse, adopter Kelly Meng fell in love with a chestnut Thoroughbred mare at Friends of Ferdinand. Now, this “Penny” is beginning to shine.

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Penman
Penman

Penman made only four starts before deciding that life on the racetrack wasn’t for him. He’s now at TAA-accredited Square Peg.

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Impressive Edge
Impressive Edge

Impressive Edge retired to TAA-accredited LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society after three seasons on the track. From 11 starts, the multiple graded stakes-placed son of Harlan’s Holiday had a record of 2-0-3 and earnings of $160,746.

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Submit Your Success Story
Submit Your Success Story

Have you adopted an OTTB from a TAA-accredited organization? Is your OTTB thriving in their second or third career? The TAA wants to celebrate your success by sharing your story on our website and social media.

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Pollard’s Vision
Pollard’s Vision

Blind in his right eye since birth, Pollard’s Vision was named after Seabiscuit jockey Red Pollard. Old Friends welcomed new retiree Pollard’s Vision mid-March 2020.

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Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland Revise Funding Procedures for TAA
Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland Revise Funding Procedures for TAA

Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc. and Keeneland Association representatives announced Feb. 20 revised procedures to provide funding to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

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