Organizations that receive accreditation undergo a thorough application and inspection process to ensure they meet the TAA’s Code of Standards. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has announced that 34 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations received accreditation this year, effective Nov. 6.

Of those, 27 were reaccredited and seven received accreditation for the first time. The TAA, the only accrediting body in Thoroughbred aftercare, now has a network of 70 accredited organizations with approximately 150 facilities in North America.

“Congratulations to the aftercare organizations that earned TAA accreditation,” said TAA President John Phillips. “They should be proud of their organizations for reaching such high standards and in return they will be rewarded with the immense value that the gold standard of accreditation brings. The TAA accreditation process examines every detail of an aftercare organization. For our donors, supporters, and the industry, it shows that these accredited organizations are taking proper care of our horses after they are finished racing