Giving Back to Horses on Veteran’s Day
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
November 11, 2013
This Veteran’s Day, consider honoring the war horses that sacrificed it all for us by helping horses in need.
This Veteran’s Day, consider honoring the war horses that sacrificed it all for us by helping horses in need.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance hired James Hastie as its executive director, effective Nov. 18, 2013.
Some of racing?s stars are pledging a percentage of their Breeders’ Cup earnings to Thoroughbred aftercare.
Trainers showed off new skills developed by former racehorses in 15-minute presentations.
The first national symposium dedicated to second careers for former racehorses will take place this weekend.
New Vocations received a $15,000 grant from the ASPCA to aid in rehabilitating Thoroughbreds off the track.
Washington’s Thoroughbred Showcase, featuring 30+ former racehorses, will be held Aug. 31 at Emerald Downs.
The Rescuing Racers Initiative aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
Proceeds go directly to the care and training of ex-racehorses that have been donated to CANTER Mid-Atlantic.
The grants will aid New Vocations’ efforts to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired Thoroughbreds.
Like other reputable equine rescues around the country, the KyEHC takes in horses and then adopts them out to new homes.
The event was a huge success with more than 1,100 entries and $50,000 raised to support racehorse aftercare.
TCA distributes grants to nonprofits including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organizations.
The plan allows buyers and consignors to contribute a small portion of their purchases or sales to the TAA.
The RACE Fund is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.
The facilities are now able to receive financial support from the TAA for the care of retired Thoroughbreds.
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