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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance intern Kayla Sheet was named Outstanding Intern during the University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Program Internship Showcase April 18.

Churchill Downs’ second annual Champions Day presented by Twinspires.com will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Triple Crown and honor its winners on Tuesday of Derby week.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance launched an online survey April 10 to gauge Thoroughbred industry participants’ views on Thoroughbred aftercare.

America’s Best Racing’s sixth annual Pre-Preakness Party will be May 15, 2019, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore with the support of returning event sponsor Sagamore Racing. Event benefits the TAA and Beyond the Wire.

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!

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. 

The TAA is proud to be one of the beneficiaries of Railbird Festival, happening Aug. 10-11 at Keeneland.

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.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance board of directors elected Mike Meuser as its new president and elected nine new board members.

Daily Racing Form (“DRF”), announced Jan. 22 that the fourth annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance magazine, which is published by DRF, is now available on ThoroughbredAftercare.org and promos.drf.com/taa. Printed copies of the magazine will be available starting January 2019 at various race meets, sales and equestrian events across the country and through TAA-accredited organizations. “On behalf […]