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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.
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.
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.
Sovereign Awards Tribute to Off-Track Thoroughbreds
The 45th Annual Sovereign Awards is proud to include a tribute to the success of Off-Track Thoroughbreds in their second careers at this year’s event.
#NeverEclipsed at the Eclipse Awards
In addition to honoring excellence in 17 equine and human categories, the 49th annual Eclipse Awards Jan. 23 at Gulfstream Park paid tribute to those Thoroughbreds that have moved on to a second career.
TAA and Accredited Organizations Accept Check from Gulfstream Park
On the Pegasus World Cup card Jan. 25 at Gulfstream Park, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and approximately 25 of its accredited aftercare organizations accepted a check for $80,000 from Gulfstream Park.
Centennial Farms To Sponsor TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards at Pegasus World Cup
Centennial Farms will again sponsor the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Card Jan. 25, 2020 at Gulfstream Park. Centennial Farms, an ownership group with more than 30 years of experience operating elite Thoroughbred racing partnerships, will sponsor the cash prize and gift bag to be given to the winning groom of the Best Turned Out Horse for six races on the card. Guest judges will select the horse in each race that is deemed to be the best presented, and that horse’s groom will receive a gift bag and cash prize. The TAA and Centennial Farms will promote the winners on their social media platforms, and the winning groom will be mentioned on the live simulcast feed. “We are honored to again partner with and support the great work of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, an outstanding leader in aftercare for our industry,” said Don Little, President of Centennial Farms. “Everyone at Centennial feels very strongly about the lifelong commitment to our horses and ensuring they have a secure home when their racing days are over. As fans watch some of the world’s best horses compete on the Pegasus World Cup Invitational card, we are thrilled to help shine a well-deserved spotlight on the grooms who work so hard each day to help these magnificent athletes reach their potential.” Centennial Farms was the sponsor for the TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards at the Pegasus World Cup in 2019, with Little personally selecting the winners. The TAA is the official charity of the 49th Annual Eclipse Awards and is a charity of choice for the Pegasus World Cup. Photo: Heather Prien
Stettin Wins Handicapping for Horses Tournament, Donates Prize to TAA
Professional handicapper and owner of PastTheWire.com Jonathan Stettin won the inaugural Handicapping for Horses Tournament this past August in Saratoga Springs, New York and donated his prize money to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. The prize money will be presented to the TAA during the Jan. 24 card at Gulfstream Park.
Daily Racing Form Publishes 5th Annual TAA Magazine
This year’s edition features 100 color pages, highlighting all 74 TAA-accredited organizations, and includes in-depth articles about aftercare networks across the country.