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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is the only accrediting body in aftercare and reviews all aspects of an aftercare nonprofit during accreditation. We work with organizations so they can reach a high standard of operation.

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A donation to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supporting an infrastructure of 86 accredited aftercare nonprofits in North America that retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds.

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Operating with the highest standards, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organizations have 180 facilities across North America that offer adoption programs, rehab programs, sanctuary, and equine-assisted programs.

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ABOUT US

Based in Lexington, KY, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $31.9 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently, 86 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation.

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Champions Night1711735200 Mar 29, 2024
2024 VIP Florida Derby1711756800 Mar 30, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024
Breakout Legacy1711962000 Apr 1, 2024
Fill A Trailer for NEER North1712052000 Apr 2, 2024
2024 VIP Santa Anita Derby1712361600 Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 7, 2024
2024 VIP Blue Grass Stakes1712361600 Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 7, 2024
HART Spring Benefit Horse Show1712397600 Apr 6, 2024
Legends Tour at Old Friends1712664000 Apr 9, 2024
Heart of Phoenix Adoptable Horses at Ohio Equine Affaire1712707200 Apr 10, 2024 - Apr 11, 2024
NAHS Art Show1712995200 Apr 13, 2024
ECTA Tack Sale1713603600 Apr 20, 2024
Scout Day1713607200 Apr 20, 2024
Kentucky Three-Day Event1714003200 Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024
2024 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Silent Auction1714060800 Apr 25, 2024
Champions Night1714413600 Apr 29, 2024
2024 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby1714694400 May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek1714759200 May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Scout Day1714818600 May 4, 2024
Derby Day at New Realm Brewing Co.1714824000 May 4, 2024
ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY1714838400 May 4, 2024
6th Annual Derby Day Benefit1714840200 May 4, 2024
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Kentucky Derby Gala1714842000 May 4, 2024
R.A.C.E Fund Online Auction Fundraiser1715299200 May 10, 2024 - May 18, 2024
Paint and Ponies1715385600 May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader1715385600 May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
2024 VIP Preakness 1491715904000 May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
2024 VIP Canterbury Park Experience1715990400 May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Equine Photography Workshops With the Essence Captured Equine Photography Group Morning Work Shop1716012000 May 18, 2024
All Thoroughbred Benefit Horse Show1716076800 May 19, 2024 - May 20, 2024
Open Barn & Family Fun Day1716634800 May 25, 2024
New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show1717113600 May 31, 2024 - Jun 3, 2024
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue Open House1717200000 Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
Equine Cruelty Investigators Class: Hands-on Horse Handling1717581600 Jun 5, 2024
2024 VIP Belmont Stakes1717718400 Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024
Hearts in Harmony with ACTT Naturally1718011800 Jun 10, 2024
Mitchell Farm 20th Anniversary Celebration1718409600 Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
Legacy Summer Camp1718582400 Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader1719014400 Jun 22, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024
NIGHT OF THE STARS Saturday1719079200 Jun 22, 2024
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue Camp Desperado1719187200 Jun 24, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
Hearts in Harmony- A Day for Women1719221400 Jun 24, 2024
Hearts in Harmony- A Day of Healing for Veterans and First Responders1720431000 Jul 8, 2024
HART Benefit Dinner1720546200 Jul 9, 2024
National Love a Horse Day1720875600 Jul 13, 2024
Hearts in Harmony1721640600 Jul 22, 2024
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader1721952000 Jul 26, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024
2024 VIP Whitney Stakes1722556800 Aug 2, 2024 - Aug 4, 2024
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue1722816000 Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
2024 VIP King's Plate1723852800 Aug 17, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024
Appalachian Trainer Face Off and Heart of Phoenix Open Fun Show1724317200 Aug 22, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader1724371200 Aug 23, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024
2024 VIP Pacific Classic1725062400 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
Sonny Garguilo Horsemanship Clinic at Heart of Pheonix1725094800 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
2024 VIP Virginia Derby Day1725667200 Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader1725840000 Sep 9, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue1726876800 Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024
Mitchell Farm Music Festival1726929000 Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024
Equine Cruelty Investigators 2-Day Course1727254800 Sep 25, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024
2nd Annual For The Horses Golf Tournament1727960400 Oct 3, 2024
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader1728691200 Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
2024 VIP Maryland Million Day1728864000 Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
OYSTER ROAST AND LOW COUNTRY BOIL1729180800 Oct 17, 2024
Equine Photography Workshops With the Essence Captured Equine Photography Group Afternoon Workshop1729256400 Oct 18, 2024
Mitchell Farm Fall Festival1729940400 Oct 26, 2024
SIGNATURE Boo-tiful Barn Bash1729962000 Oct 26, 2024
2024 VIP Breeders' Cup World Championships1730419200 Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
All Thoroughbred Showdown1730534400 Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
Equine Cruelty Investigators Class: Investigating Exotics1730887200 Nov 6, 2024
FALL BARN DANCE1732302000 Nov 22, 2024
The Senior Horse1732356000 Nov 23, 2024
A Merry Masquerade Gala for Heart of Phoenix1734202800 Dec 14, 2024
2025 VIP Pegasus World Cup1737763200 Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025

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