More than 20 accredited racehorse retirement facilities will share in $1 million in grants, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced Dec. 11 in Tucson, Ariz.

It’s the first round of grants from the TAA, which was formed in early 2012. The 23 accredited facilities were announced earlier in December. 

Madeline Auerbach, chair of the California Retirement Management Account and vice president of the TAA board of directors, made the presentation during the University of Arizona Symposium on Racing and Gaming. She indicated the TAA has come a long way rather quickly in its attempt to engage the Thoroughbred industry in supporting retired racehorses.

"Everyone who benefits from these horses has a shared responsibility," Auerbach said. "I’m proud to be a part of the TAA. It takes a small portion from every segment of the industry and uses that portion wisely

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