TAA 2018 Summer Newsletter
Congrats to Triple Crown winner Justify! See scenes from the TAA team at Kentucky Derby at Preakness. Upcoming events and more.
Indiana HBPA Announces Support of TAA
Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association has pledged $5,000 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in support of accredited Thoroughbred aftercare.
TAKE THE LEAD Eases Transitions for New York Runners
NYTHA’s TAKE THE LEAD works with TAA-accredited organizations to facilitate a safe transition off the track and into new homes and careers.
Corona Rosaire, Run Binky Run, Calimaco, Verset Gata, Hidden Splendor, Dancing Calling
After hurricanes Maria and Irma, RVR Horse Rescue worked with Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare to help retired runners in Puerto Rico find new homes.
Exploring Aftercare at Equestricon 2018
With many members of its board being avid supporters of racehorse aftercare and with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as an official partner, it’s no surprise that Equestricon — horse racing’s second-annual convention, trade show and fan festival — is so focused on aftercare awareness.
Sloping
This well-bred son of Lemon Drop Kid out of a grade 1-placed Trippi mare was a $500,000 yearling purchase. Although it seemed like he would be destined for greatness on the racetrack, Sloping had other plans.
Scenes from the 2018 Preakness Stakes
Members of the TAA team attended the 2018 Black-Eyed Susan Day and Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Maryland’s Beyond the Wire: An Industry-United Aftercare Solution
Maryland’s Beyond the Wire program facilitates a safe first exit from racing for horses and places them at Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited organizations for retraining, rehabbing, and rehoming.
TAA President John Phillips: Investment in Aftercare is Better Viewed as Insurance
“The investment in aftercare is better viewed as an insurance premium, as in a business expense, or if you prefer, an obligation to the sport. … With the TAA, our sport now has the basic infrastructure.”
TAA, StarLadies Racing to Present Best Turned Out Horse Awards
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with StarLadies Racing to present the Best Turned Out Horse Awards as part of the Hooves & Heels event on Black-Eyed Susan Day May 18, 2018 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.