Off To The Races at BreyerFest 2018
With the 2018 BreyerFest theme as “Off To The Races,” the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance had a presence at the event as thousands of racing fans and equine enthusiasts descended upon the Kentucky Horse Park July 13-15. Here are a few scenes from the weekend captured by TAA inspections coordinator Suzie Picou-Oldham. Former jockey Rosie Napravnik and her OTTB Old Ironsides. Old Ironsides greets a fan with an Old Ironsides Breyer model. Maria Kabel and grade 1-winner and OTTB Brass Hat. Brass Hat poses with fans and his own Breyer model. Brass Hat checks out his Breyer model. Brass Hat’s trainer Buff Bradley signs a Brass Hat Breyer model for a fan. The TAA booth at BreyerFest. Not an Thoroughbred, but a fixture on the racetrack as a lead pony. Harley The Magnificent (aka “Harley”), an American Sugarbush Harlequin Draft, greets fans during a demonstration. Harley makes a new friend in OTTB Cozmic One, a son of Hall of Famer and Horse of the Year Zenyatta.
More Than 220 Riders ‘Canter For The Cause’ at Pimlico
Riders from throughout the Mid-Atlantic cantered, walked, and trotted their horses across legendary Pimlico Race Course the morning of July 8 as part of Canter For The Cause.
Tampa Bay Downs, Tampa Bay HBPA Celebrate TAA
As part of the two-day Summer Festival of Racing, Tampa Bay Downs honored the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with “The TAA Purse” carded as race 4 on June 30.
TAA 2018 Summer Newsletter
Congrats to Triple Crown winner Justify! See scenes from the TAA team at Kentucky Derby at Preakness. Upcoming events and more.
Indiana HBPA Announces Support of TAA
Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association has pledged $5,000 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in support of accredited Thoroughbred aftercare.
Exploring Aftercare at Equestricon 2018
With many members of its board being avid supporters of racehorse aftercare and with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as an official partner, it’s no surprise that Equestricon — horse racing’s second-annual convention, trade show and fan festival — is so focused on aftercare awareness.
Scenes from the 2018 Preakness Stakes
Members of the TAA team attended the 2018 Black-Eyed Susan Day and Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
TAA, StarLadies Racing to Present Best Turned Out Horse Awards
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with StarLadies Racing to present the Best Turned Out Horse Awards as part of the Hooves & Heels event on Black-Eyed Susan Day May 18, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.
EquiLottery, TLF Publications, TAA Team Up to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
In conjunction with the LaFleur’s lottery conference in Washington D.C. May 14-17, EquiLottery will be sponsoring a cocktail reception for attendees with contributions going to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Scenes from Kentucky Derby 2018
Members of TAA team attended the 2018 Kentucky Derby and Oaks, and TAA inspections coordinator Suzie Picou-Oldham captured some great moments. Here are a few: StarLight Racing’s Jack Wolf, Audible’s John Harrobin, and TAA’s Stacie Clark and Erin Shea during Audible’s check presentation to the TAA. Audible donated $25,000 on Derby day in honor of Audible (the horse) running in the 144th Derby. Read more here. TAA advisory board member and NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers rocks her TAA-branded saddle towel on Oaks day. Trying to stay dry before the Audible’s check presentation to the TAA in the winner’s circle. Kentucky Derby attendees are decked out in rain gear. Churchill Downs was packed with a crowd of approximately 157,000 people in attendance to watch the 2018 Run for the Roses. The Derby field runs toward the first turn in the 1 1/4-mile test. Keeping his undefeated record intact, Justify and Mike Smith take the 2018 edition of the Louisville classic by 2 1/2 lengths over 2017 juvenile champion colt Good Magic in second and multiple graded stakes winner Audible (on rail) another head back in third. The winners are led into the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle. See more photos from the 2018 Kentucky Derby on the TAA’s Facebook page.