Spring 2019 Newsletter
The spring 2019 newsletter is out!In this issue: TAA accreditation application now open; TAA elects new president and board members; 2019 DRF TAA magazine is out; & more!
Einstein
TAA-accredited Old Friends welcomed multiple grade 1 winner Einstein to their Georgetown, Kentucky farm March 11.
New Railbird Festival to Benefit TAA, Central Kentucky Riding For Hope
The TAA is proud to be one of the beneficiaries of Railbird Festival, happening Aug. 10-11 at Keeneland.
Colonial Downs, Virginia HBPA Pledge Per Start Contribution to TAA
Colonial Downs and the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have each pledged $15 per start at the upcoming Colonial Downs meet to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Play Book
Running mostly in the claiming ranks in the Mid-Atlantic region, Play Book made 29 starts in her four seasons on the track. Now age 25, she lives at TAA-accredited Our Mims.
Dogwood Patty
Dogwood Patty made all 52 of her starts in Canada, mostly in the claiming ranks at Fort Erie and Woodbine. Now at 27, she lives at TAA-accredited Our Mims.
Braggin Rights
Braggin Rights only made 10 starts, winning once and picking up five other placings, earning a total of $12,591. Now at 23, the mare lives at TAA-accredited Our Mims.
TAA Elects New President Meuser, New Board Members
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance board of directors elected Mike Meuser as its new president and elected nine new board members.
Daily Racing Form Presents the Fourth Annual TAA Magazine
Daily Racing Form (“DRF”), announced Jan. 22 that the fourth annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance magazine, which is published by DRF, is now available on ThoroughbredAftercare.org and promos.drf.com/taa. Printed copies of the magazine will be available starting January 2019 at various race meets, sales and equestrian events across the country and through TAA-accredited organizations. “On behalf of all of us at the TAA, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to DRF for producing the TAA magazine,” said Erin Shea, TAA Marketing and Communications Manager. “We are so proud of the 2019 edition, which highlights all of the TAA-accredited organizations as well as our accomplishments during the past year. This magazine is an extremely valuable marketing tool to highlight the growing aftercare movement and the diversity in TAA-accredited programs.” This year’s edition features 96 colored pages, highlighting all 70 TAA-accredited organizations and also includes in-depth articles about aftercare networks across the country, the healing power of thoroughbreds, and expansion of TAA-accredited organizations. Further, the 2019 issue features a letter from TAA President John Phillips, a map of TAA-accredited organizations and a list of TAA’s industry stakeholders. “We are proud to publish this year’s edition of the TAA Magazine,” said Don Ryan, Daily Racing Form’s Chief Executive Officer. “The TAA highlights an important issue for all industry stakeholders, and we salute those on the front lines at each of the TAA-accredited organizations. We are pleased to provide this resource that showcases the significant commitment to thoroughbreds following their racing days.” To kick off distribution, the magazine will be available at the 48th annual Eclipse Awards and the Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. The TAA is the official charity of the Eclipse Awards and is an official charity of the Pegasus World Cup. View the TAA Magazine
TAA, Centennial Farms to Present Best Turned Out Horse Awards at Pegasus World Cup
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with Centennial Farms to present the Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup Invitational card Jan. 26, 2019 at Gulfstream Park.