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By: Mary Eddy/NYRA When a graded stakes-placed dark bay gelding named Digger crossed the finish line third in the 2011 Mister Diz at Pimlico Race Course, his connections knew it was […]

As part of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)’s month-long Holiday Giving Campaign, Rick Schosberg has pledged to match all donations up to $1,000 made to the TAA on Dec. 30, […]

By: Mary Eddy/NYRA

In January of 2006, a plain bay named Strummer made his connections proud as he crossed the finish line first in the $65,000 Jimmy Winkfield to score his first stakes victory.

Nearly 17 years after posting his biggest accomplishment on the racetrack, Strummer is still putting smiles on the faces of those around him as one of 16 retired racehorses who have found a home at Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield Center, N.Y.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will host the Saratoga Community Booth for Whitney Stakes Day on Aug. 6. Patrons are encouraged to stop by the community booth to learn about […]

The need to ensure responsible ownership at all stages of a racehorse’s life was a recurring theme at this week’s Thoroughbred Owner Conference, which was held July 25-26 in the […]

This year the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance celebrates 10 years of service since being established by the industry—an anniversary that offers racing an opportunity to make actionable goals for continued support […]

Upon retirement from racing, “Kid”, as he is affectionately known, became a track pony at NYRA, his friendly and easy-going personality making him a good candidate for assisting racehorses on the track.