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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announced as Official Charity Partner of NTRA National Horseplayers Championship Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announced as Official Charity Partner of NTRA National Horseplayers Championship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2024 News Tags:National Horseplayers Championships, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, NHC, NTRA, Official Charity, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been announced as the Official Charity Partner of the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship, taking place at the Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel and Casino from March 14-17, 2024. Throughout the weekend, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a booth set up where horseplayers are encouraged to stop by and learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise will be available in exchange for a donation. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to donate and enter for a chance to win various prizes from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Winning prizes include a table for four at Maryland Million on October 1, 2024, a private tour of Old Friends Equine Retirement with Michael Blowen, or exclusive Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance merchandise. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be on-site for NTRA’s Last Chance First Chance NHC qualifier, which is held the Thursday of the event. NTRA generously donated a VIP experience during Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s “Off to the Races” online charity auction earlier this year. The VIP experience included hotel accommodation and a waived entry fee for this qualifier. “The NTRA is happy to welcome back Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to the 25th National Horseplayers Championships (NHC),” said Tom Rooney, President and CEO, NTRA. “Their dedication to the well-being of our beloved equine athletes after their racing careers are over is a mission we all support and helps keep our sport thriving.” “We are excited to be back at this prestigious event as the Official Charity Partner for another year,” said Catherine Flowers, Office Manager, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Thank you to NTRA for their continued support and to the horseplayers who donate to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance throughout the year and at NHC. It is always inspiring to see horseplayers supporting our industry’s horses.” 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

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced today that it will be on-site to promote aftercare awareness at the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) March 10 – 12 at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Horseplayers are invited to connect with TAA representatives, learn more about accredited Thoroughbred aftercare, donate to TAA to win tickets to the Florida Derby or for a tour of Old Friends, and take home racing memorabilia. TAA will also be on site for the Last Chance First Chance NHC Qualifier to which NTRA donated a VIP opportunity through TAA’s Off to the Races online auction of VIP race experiences. The winning bidder will compete for their spot to remain at Horseshoe Las Vegas and enter the NHC in the following days. “The NTRA is proud to recognize the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as an official charity of the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC),” said NTRA President and CEO Tom Rooney. “The competition and camaraderie among the participants, along with their universal love of the Thoroughbred, are a big part of what makes the NHC such a great event.” “Thank you to NTRA for once again recognizing and supporting accredited Thoroughbred aftercare on the national stage of the NHC event,” said TAA Office Manager Catherine Flowers. “TAA is proud to be supported by the racing industry, which includes these talented horseplayers, and it is so exciting to celebrate horseplayers giving back to the Thoroughbreds that have given all of us so much.” Of the eight #NHC2023 eligible racetracks, Aqueduct, Golden Gate Fields, Gulfstream, Laurel Park, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita Park, and Tampa Bay Downs are proud supporters of the TAA.   About NTRA The NTRA, based in Lexington, KY., and Washington, D.C., is a broad-based coalition of more than 100 horse racing interests and thousands of individual stakeholders consisting of horseplayers, racetrack operators representing nearly 80% of the U.S. pari-mutuel handle, more than 30,000 owners, breeders and trainers, and other affiliated associations, charged with increasing the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing through consensus-based leadership, legislative advocacy, fan engagement and other corporate partner development. About the Thoroughbred After Alliance Based in Lexington, KY., the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, the TAA has granted more than $28.1 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 81 aftercare organizations supporting approximately 180 facilities across North America hold TAA accreditation. To learn more about the TAA, visit ThoroughbredAftercare.org.   CONTACT Stacie Clark 859-224-2851 sclark@thoroughbredaftercare.org   Emily Dresen 352-362-6934 edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org