Daily Racing Form Presents the Fourth Annual TAA Magazine
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 of all of us at the TAA, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to DRF for producing the TAA magazine,” said Erin Shea, TAA Marketing and Communications Manager. “We are so proud of the 2019 edition, which highlights all of the TAA-accredited organizations as well as our accomplishments during the past year. This magazine is an extremely valuable marketing tool to highlight the growing aftercare movement and the diversity in TAA-accredited programs.” This year’s edition features 96 colored pages, highlighting all 70 TAA-accredited organizations and also includes in-depth articles about aftercare networks across the country, the healing power of thoroughbreds, and expansion of TAA-accredited organizations. Further, the 2019 issue features a letter from TAA President John Phillips, a map of TAA-accredited organizations and a list of TAA’s industry stakeholders. “We are proud to publish this year’s edition of the TAA Magazine,” said Don Ryan, Daily Racing Form’s Chief Executive Officer. “The TAA highlights an important issue for all industry stakeholders, and we salute those on the front lines at each of the TAA-accredited organizations. We are pleased to provide this resource that showcases the significant commitment to thoroughbreds following their racing days.” To kick off distribution, the magazine will be available at the 48th annual Eclipse Awards and the Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. The TAA is the official charity of the Eclipse Awards and is an official charity of the Pegasus World Cup. View the TAA Magazine
TAA, Centennial Farms to Present Best Turned Out Horse Awards at Pegasus World Cup
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with Centennial Farms to present the Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup Invitational card Jan. 26, 2019 at Gulfstream Park.
Illinois THA Pledges Per Start Contribution to TAA
The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has pledged $1 per start at Arlington International Racecourse and Hawthorne Race Course in 2019 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
2019 TAA Accreditation Application Now Available
The 2019 application for accreditation by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is now available on ThoroughbredAftercare.org.
2019 TAA Magazine produced by Daily Racing Form
View the 2019 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance magazine published by Daily Racing Form.
Winter 2018 Newsletter
The winter 2018 TAA newsletter is out! In this issue: 34 organizations receive TAA accreditation; TAA awards more than $3 million to accredited aftercare; TAA holiday card now available; TAA in the news; and more!
TAA’s Alex Kokka Named UK Ag Equine Program Outstanding Intern
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance intern Alex Kokka was named Outstanding Intern during the University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Program Internship Showcase Dec. 6.
TAA Aftercare Track Talks at Equestricon 2018
The TAA was honored to be the official charity partner of the second annual Equestricon, held Oct. 29-30 in Louisville, Ky. During the two-day convention, the TAA hosted the “Track Talks: Leaders and Innovators in Aftercare,” which featured speakers from various backgrounds talking about how off-track Thoroughbreds changed their lives.
TAA Holiday Card Launches on Giving Tuesday
Starting on #GivingTuesday Nov. 27, TAA supporters can send an e-card to a friend or family member and support the TAA in the process.
TAA Grants $3 Million to Accredited Organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 20 that $3,043,000 will be awarded as grants to the 70 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that currently hold TAA accreditation.