Canter for the Cause Returns to Gulfstream

Walk, Trot or Canter Your Horse on Gulfstream’s Legendary Track March 15. Ride Across the Same Track at Cigar, Holy Bull, Gun Runner & Spectacular Bid. Proceeds to Benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Daily Racing Form Publishes 6th Annual TAA Magazine

Daily Racing Form, part of the Sports Information Group and a national, multi-platform media and e-commerce company providing premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to horse racing and sports enthusiasts in North America, announced that the sixth annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance magazine, which DRF publishes, is now available. Printed copies of the magazine will be available at various race meets, sales, and equestrian events across the country and through TAA-accredited organizations. “On behalf of TAA, I would like to thank DRF for producing this magazine, which is an extremely valuable marketing tool for the organization,” said Janice Towles, TAA accreditation and grants manager. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase all of the TAA-accredited organizations as well as our accomplishments during the past year and we are grateful to have this platform to highlight the growing aftercare movement and diversity in TAA-accredited programs.” This year’s edition features 108 color pages and profiles of all 81 TAA-accredited organizations. The magazine also includes in-depth articles on expanded sustainable funding for aftercare, the networking initiatives undertaken by aftercare organizations to help each other operate more effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the accreditation process aftercare organizations must complete to be certified. In addition, the 2021 issue features a message from outgoing TAA President John Phillips, a map of TAA-accredited organizations, and a list of TAA’s industry stakeholders. “It’s an honor to publish this year’s edition of TAA magazine and help the TAA address issues that are crucial to all industry stakeholders,” said Itay Fisher, Daily Racing Form’s Chief Executive Officer. “We applaud those involved with TAA-accredited organizations, and DRF will continue to support the TAA’s mission to showcase the vast array of opportunities for thoroughbreds following their racing days.” View the Magazine
2021 Pegasus World Cup Recognizes TAA as Charitable Partner

As part of 1/ST’s mission to prioritize the care and safety of Thoroughbred racehorses before, during, and after their careers, the 2021 Pegasus World Cup will recognize the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as a charitable partner with a $50,000 donation.
Centennial Farms To Sponsor TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards at Pegasus World Cup

Centennial Farms will sponsor the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Card Jan. 23, 2021 at Gulfstream Park.
TAA Presentation
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2021 TAA Accreditation Application Now Available

The 2021 TAA application for accreditation is now available on OpenWater and can be accessed through ThoroughbredAftercare.org/Accreditation. Application closes April 1 at 6pm ET.
Proceeds from Donna Barton Brothers’ ‘Inside Track’ Benefit TAA

The proceeds from the third edition of Donna Barton Brothers’ “Inside Track: Insider’s Guide to Horse Racing” will benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
TAA Elects James G. Bell as President, New Board Members

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.
TAA Grants $3.5 million to Accredited Organizations

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.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Accredits 34 Organizations

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