Thoroughbred Showcase Features Retired Racers
The Blood-Horse Staff
August 29, 2013
Washington’s Thoroughbred Showcase, featuring 30+ former racehorses, will be held Aug. 31 at Emerald Downs.
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.
Eric Mitchell, editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on racehorse welfare issues.
Organizations involved in the rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of Thoroughbreds received grants.
Between 24 and 30 horses owned by the brothers were found to be malnourished and shut in feces-filled stalls.
The grants will aid New Vocations’ efforts to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired Thoroughbreds.
More than 20 horses are under rehabilitative care after being seized from their owner in late July.
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 applicants will now begin the TAA’s review process to be eligible for grant consideration.
Twenty-six professionals, amateurs, and juniors will participate in the Thoroughbred makeover.
The internship allows college students to gain hands-on experience in the Thoroughbred aftercare industry.
More than 30 allegedly maltreated horses will be sold at auction to recover costs connected to their care.
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