2024 Calendar Photo Contest

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Retraining Tips Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Humberger Toggle Menu Previous Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Fourth Annual Calendar Photo Contest Winners Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Fourth Annual Calendar Photo Contest Winners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2024 News Tags:2024 Calendar Photo Contest, Accredited Organizations, Calendar Contest, Central Kentucky Riding For Hope, Churchill Downs, churchill downs foundation, Churchill Downs Inc., Churchill Downs Incorporated, CKRH, Photo contest, Thoroughbred Aftercare, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance hosted its fourth annual Calendar Photo Contest this year. Twelve winning photos of Thoroughbreds were selected to be featured in the 2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar, sponsored by Churchill Downs Foundation. Entries were accepted from June 26 to July 31. All photos feature a registered Thoroughbred that is either in residence at or has been rehomed by a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization. Each winner will receive Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded merchandise and a copy of the calendar. Out of the twelve winners, the grand prize winner was selected to be featured on the cover of the calendar and will receive a Tipperary helmet of their choice, sponsored by Tipperary Equestrian. The grand prize and cover feature winner of the calendar is Isabella Norrid. The photo, titled “A Gentle Touch” captures a young boy with Autism, Nolan Conrad, sharing a touching moment with Thoroughbred Appealing Alex. Appealing Alex serves as an equine therapist at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH), a PATH Premier Therapeutic Riding Center. Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization, located in Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 1981, CKRH is a nonprofit organization that serves as a Therapeutic Riding Center and a Fayette County Public School. Their mission is to improve the quality of life and health of individuals with special physical, cognitive, or behavioral needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies. The winning photographs are: January: “Aurora Borealis” photographed and submitted by Jenn Marquis, featuring Moonshine Bay and Crossing the Line (NZ) at Down the Stretch Ranch. February: “Sunshine and Smiles” photographed and submitted by Andrea Gustafson, featuring Frosted Temptation and Stun Gun, who were both retrained and rehomed by Bowmen Second Chance Thoroughbred Adoption. March: “Being Seen” photographed and submitted by Joell Dunlap, featuring Fravel, who is currently a therapy horse at Square Peg Foundation. April: “Grazing Lineup” photographed and submitted by Ann Cheek, featuring Exciting Bucket, Play Book, Sweet Ambition, and Jo Jo’s Gypsy, who are residents at Our Mims Retirement Haven. May: “A Gentle Touch” photographed by Mark Mahan and submitted by Isabella Norrid, featuring Appealing Alex, who resides at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope as an equine therapist. June: “Criss-Cross” photographed by Julia Richter (Jules Richter Photography) and submitted by Kara Corpman, featuring Hot Tin Roof, who was retrained and rehomed by New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. July: “Diamond Junior and Jolene” photographed by Kylea Daugherty and submitted by Beverly Strauss, featuring Diamond Junior, who is available for adoption at MidAtlantic Horse Rescue. August: “Kansas Sunshine” photographed and submitted by Hillerie Hedberg, featuring Scott Pond, who was adopted from Second Stride. September: “Jumping into a Second Career” photographed and submitted by Addyson Cole, featuring Theheatofthenight who is in retraining at Second Wind Thoroughbred Project. October: “My Best Friend” photographed by Erin Berkery and submitted by Amy Luyster, featuring Holy Moses, who was retrained and rehomed by Secretariat Center. November: “Reminiscence” photographed and submitted by Sandra Pratt Silva, featuring Hi Time Ruler, who was adopted from Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. December: “Happy Holidays” photographed by Maria Stockinger and submitted by Jenna Stockinger, featuring Long Awaited Guest, who was adopted from This Old Horse. 236 photographs were submitted to this year’s calendar photo contest. Along with the primary winners, 40 additional photos were chosen to be featured in the calendar as honorable mentions. A total of 57 Thoroughbreds are featured in the calendar, representing 37 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organizations and participating in many equestrian disciplines including: Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Western Riding, Fox Hunting, Sensory Training, Equine Assisted Therapy, and horses in retirement. “The Churchill Downs Foundation is dedicated to supporting the health, safety and welfare of our equine athletes,” said Cathy Shircliff, Director of Equine Industry Relations, Churchill Downs Incorporated. “The horses featured in the 2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance calendar highlight the versatility and intelligence both on and off the racetrack.” The 2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar, sponsored by Churchill Downs Foundation, will be available for a $20 pre-sale for the month of October 2025. The calendars will then be available starting on December 1, 2025 with every online donation of $50 or more made during the month of December. Donors may opt to receive a calendar by noting “2025 Calendar” in the comment field of the online donation form. Calendars will be available on a first come first served basis, until the inventory is depleted. Donations can be made at: thoroughbredaftercare.org/donation_now About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 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. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org.   Contact Samantha Smith859-224-2882ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org   Emily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Retraining Tips Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Fourth Annual Calendar Photo Contest Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Fourth Annual Calendar Photo Contest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2024 News Tags:2024 Calendar Photo Contest, Calendar Contest, Press Release, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces the opening of its fourth annual Calendar Photo Contest. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is seeking photos of Thoroughbreds to feature in the 2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar. Submissions will be accepted starting July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024. Photo entries should feature a registered Thoroughbred that is either currently residing at or was rehomed by a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization. High-resolution color photos taken within the past year are preferred. Resolution must have a minimum effective ppi of 300 ppi at 11.25 x 8.75 inches (w x h). Photographs should be submitted by the photographer or with explicit permission of the photographer. Watermarked or purchased professional photography will not be considered. Example of photos include: a Thoroughbred showcased in a specific season (spring, summer, fall, winter), a Thoroughbred in training for a second career, an adopter and their Thoroughbred, a Thoroughbred used in equine-assisted therapy, and so on. All photographs must be relevant to the mission of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and adhere to the criteria specified in the official contest rules. Photos will be judged on clarity, artistry, and photographic quality. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will select twelve winners, with one photo featured for each month. Each winner will receive Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded merchandise and a free copy of the 2025 calendar. Additionally, one of the twelve winners will be chosen for the cover and will receive a Tipperary helmet of their choice as the grand prize, sponsored by Tipperary Equestrian. Honorable mentions will also be awarded with a free copy of the 2025 calendar. “The calendar contest is a unique opportunity to showcase not only some of our accredited organizations but also the remarkable abilities and success stories of Thoroughbreds in their second careers,” said Samantha Smith, Marketing & Communications Director, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “These photos celebrate the versatility and achievements of Thoroughbreds, highlighting their journeys from the racetrack to new, fulfilling roles. We use these images not only for the calendar but across various platforms throughout the year, including social media, to inspire and engage our supporters. We look forward to all the exciting pictures that are submitted to us each year.” Entry to the contest is free and open to residents of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The contest is open to participants 18+ or with parent/guardian permission for those under the age of 18.  Online submissions will be accepted July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024. For more information, the official rules, and the contest submission form, visit: www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/calendar-contest/ About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 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. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org. Contact Samantha Smith859-224-2882ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release