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The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance board of directors elected James G. Bell as its president for the 2021 term and elected new board members at its meeting Dec. 14.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 20 that $3,500,000 will be awarded as grants to 81 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that currently hold TAA accreditation.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 10 that 34 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations have been awarded accreditation.

The second annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit will take place virtually Oct. 5-6, 2020.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been named the official aftercare partner of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 6-7 at Keeneland.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced Sir Gus, of TAA-accredited Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses, as the winner of its Thoroughbred of the Year Award.

Fashion and lifestyle brand Kendra Scott will offer 50% of proceeds from sales of its Horseshoe Charm to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Aug. 30 through Nov. 7.

StableDuel has declared September its “Aftercare Month” and has teamed up with the TAA and the Retired Racehorse Project. to shine a light on the owners of off-track-Thoroughbreds and their horses and raise money within the StableDuel app for the nonprofits.

FanDuel will become the title sponsor of two Breeders’ Cup races. Two of FanDuel Group’s charity partners will be incorporated into naming rights—the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF and the TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

New York’s owners and trainers called on TAKE THE LEAD in record numbers with 135 racehorses transitioning through the program to TAA-accredited organizations for second careers.