Second Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to be Virtual
The second annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit will take place virtually Oct. 5-6, 2020.
TAA Named Official Aftercare Partner of 2020 Breeders’ Cup
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been named the official aftercare partner of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 6-7 at Keeneland.
Brook Hill’s Sir Gus Named T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year
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.
Kendra Scott Offers Horseshoe Charm to benefit TAA
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 launches #PlayRaceAdopt to raise awareness and funds for TAA, RRP
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.
TVG Named Title Sponsor of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Partners with TAA
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.
Record Year for TAA Partner TAKE THE LEAD
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.
Florida HBPA Joins as Industry Stakeholder, Pledges Monthly Contribution
Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association has joined the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as an industry stakeholder committed to supporting accredited aftercare.
COVID-19 Updates
Statements from the TAA and a list of industry resources.
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.