The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 1: The Story of Old Friends
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen shares the heartfelt origins of the organization and its mission to honor retired Thoroughbreds with lifelong care and dignity.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 2: Quarantine & Horse Care
Staff at Old Friends walk through the quarantine process and daily care routine for incoming residents, ensuring a safe and healthy transition into sanctuary life.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 3: Nutrition, Dental, and Shoes
Explore the nutritional plans, dental maintenance, and hoof care strategies used at Old Friends to meet the unique needs of aging Thoroughbreds.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 4: What Makes Old Friends Special
Hear from staff about what sets Old Friends apart—from its horses to its heartfelt mission and community impact.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 5: Old Friends Tours
Discover how Old Friends welcomes the public to its Georgetown, KY farm through guided tours that connect fans with racing legends and the importance of aftercare.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 6: Starting a Sanctuary
Michael Blowen shares lessons learned from founding Old Friends, offering guidance for those interested in starting a Thoroughbred sanctuary.
Life After Racing Series
Thoroughbreds in Sanctuary Living
Featuring: Old Friends
Video 7: The Importance of Good People to Run Your Charity
Old Friends staff reflect on the role of passionate, dedicated people in ensuring a successful, sustainable sanctuary program.
Life After Racing Series
Transitioning Thoroughbreds Post Racing Career
Featuring: LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
Video 1: Second Career Evaluation
Lauren Millet from LongRun explains how to evaluate a Thoroughbred for a second career.
Life After Racing Series
Transitioning Thoroughbreds Post Racing Career
Featuring: LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
Video 2: Quarantine
Lauren Millet from LongRun shares the proper steps for placing a horse in quarantine after bringing it home from the racetrack.
Life After Racing Series
Transitioning Thoroughbreds Post Racing Career
Featuring: LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
Video 3: Rehabilitation
Lauren Millet from LongRun shares her rehabilitation process for Thoroughbreds after the racetrack.
Life After Racing Series
Transitioning Thoroughbreds Post Racing Career
Featuring: LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
Video 4: Dental & Vaccines
Lauren Millet from LongRun shares her advice on dental and vaccine care for Thoroughbreds in a second career.
