NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare

The donation was made via the Breeders’ Cup’s new “Text to Donate” to Thoroughbred aftercare campaign.
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The Breeders’ Cup announced Oct. 30 that its "Text to Donate" campaign has received a contribution of $10,000 from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA).

"Text to Donate" was established in October to provide a convenient way to contribute to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). Fans can text donations from their mobile devices to the TAA by sending "FUNDTAA" to the text number 56512 (message and data rates may apply).

NYTHA is one of the founding members of the TAA, and NYTHA president Rick Violette Jr. sits on the TAA board of directors.

"Thoroughbred retirement and aftercare initiatives have always been a high priority for NYTHA," said Violette in a release. "We have been active in supporting the TAA since its inception, and we hope our contribution serves as a jumpstart for the Breeders’ Cup’s innovative ‘Text to Donate’ program. It is up to all of us to ensure that our horses have productive, happy lives after their racing careers are over

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