THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE MAGAZINE 2020 Inside: Get involved in the OTTB community Volunteer: Make a difference for yourself & others PUBLISHED BY Find a TAA-accredited organization Starlight and StarLadies Racing would like to thank New Vocations for turning the following Starlight/StarLadies alumni into wonderful riding horses Caribbean Kid Light Off Salmanazar Coach Vinny Masterofintention Sam P Dark Pool Mo Stealthy Skitz Drunk Logic Monopolist Tierra Verde Harlan’s Station Recur Tilt Lawn Man Rune Vinny White Shoes Starlight Racing’s 2007 Kentucky Derby starter, Sam P. Vinny White Shoes in his new vocation is excelling in his second career with new owner, as a 4H Club horse Laura Vorwerk Skitz Starlight Racing starlightracing.com StarLadies Racing starladiesracing.com Contact: Donna Barton Brothers at [email protected] for more information about the partnerships EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mike Meuser, President John Phillips, Past President Craig Bandoroff, Vice President Walter S. Robertson, Secretary Jen Shah, Treasurer Stacie Clark Rogers, Operations Consultant BOARD OF DIRECTORS Craig Bandoroff, Jeff Bloom, Simon Bray, Boyd Browning, Donna Barton Brothers, Case Clay, Dora Delgado, Michael Ernst, Sue Finley, Jim Gagliano, Brian Graves, Susie Hart, John Keitt, CONTENTS Chip McGaughey, Mike Meuser, David O’Farrell, Martin Panza, John Phillips, Walter BARBARA D. LIVINGSTON S. Robertson, Josh Rubinstein, Rick Schosberg, Yvonne Schwabe, Jen Shah, Welcome Tom Ventura, Nicole Walker TAA President Mike Meuser says the organization’s mission is about doing it right. Page 4 TAA MAGAZINE PRODUCTION Get involved with your off-the-track horse Erin Shea There are numerous competitive and non-competitive activities available for adoptees. Page 6 821 Corporate Dr. Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 224-2756 A lifetime commitment Email: [email protected] For one organization, accreditation validates and enhances their mission to help horses. Page 12 The TAA magazine was produced in its entirety by Diversity at work contributions from sponsors and advertisers and The versatility of the Thoroughbred is showcased for horses placed in aftercare programs. Page 14 was published by Daily Racing Form. Volunteering is a win-win Many TAA organizations rely on volunteers to help run their operation economically. Page 16 EDITORIAL Where TAA-accredited facilities are located Mark Simon, Senior Writer The 74 accredited organizations are in 25 states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. Page 20 MAGAZINE DESIGN Jim Sewastynowicz, Designer and Industry stakeholders Photo Editor Funding of the TAA comes from a broad and diverse group of supporters. Page 22 SPONSORSHIP How to contribute Lara Levine, DRF Breeding Individuals and organizations have a number of way to help provide care for ex-racehorses. Page 24 Director of Sales & Sponsorships Robert Forbeck, SVP, National Adv. Director The TAA in action TAA representatives and supporters are present at numerous events around the country. Page 26 Cover photo: Suzie Picou-Oldham DAILY RACING FORM PAGE 1 CONTENTS TAA-ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS Long Run Thoroughbred Retirement Society .....................................64 ACCT Naturally .....................................................................................28 Los Angeles Pet Rescue: Farralone Farm ............................................65 After The Homestretch ..........................................................................29 Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue ..............................................................66 After the Races .....................................................................................30 Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center ..........................................................67 AFTER the Track .................................................................................. 31 MidAtlantic Horse Rescue ....................................................................68 Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue ...........................................................32 Mitchell Farm ........................................................................................69 Beyond The Roses Equine Rescue & Retirement ................................33 New Beginnings ....................................................................................70 Blue Bloods ...........................................................................................34 New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society ....................................... 71 Bright Futures Farm .............................................................................35 New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program..................................... 72 Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses ..............................................36 Oklahoma Thoroughbred Retirement Program ...................................73 CANTER California ............................................................................... 37 Old Friends ........................................................................................... 74 CANTER Michigan ................................................................................38 Our Mims Retirement Haven ............................................................... 75 Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare .....................................................39 Out Side In ............................................................................................ 76 Central Kentucky Riding for Hope ........................................................40 Peaceful Ridge Rescue .........................................................................77 Days End Farm Horse Rescue .............................................................. 41 R.A.C.E. Fund ........................................................................................ 78 Down the Stretch Ranch .......................................................................42 Racing for Home ...................................................................................79 Equestrian ............................................................................................43 Redwings Horse Sanctuary ..................................................................80 Equine Advocates .................................................................................44 Remember Me Rescue .........................................................................81 Equine Encore Foundation ...................................................................45 ReRun ....................................................................................................82 Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation ............................................46 RVR Horse Rescue ................................................................................83 Equine Rescue of Aiken ........................................................................ 47 Second Chance Thoroughbreds ..........................................................84 Final Furlong .........................................................................................48 Second Stride .......................................................................................85 Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program ..................................49 Second Wind Thoroughbred Project ...................................................86 Florida Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care Program ........50 South Florida SPCA..............................................................................87 Friends of Ferdinand ............................................................................. 51 Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue .........................................88 Galloping Out ........................................................................................52 Square Peg Foundation ........................................................................89 Glen Ellen Vocational Academy ...........................................................53 Susan S. Donaldson Foundation .........................................................90 Harmony and Hope Horse Haven ........................................................54 The Exceller Fund ................................................................................91 Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue ..........................................................55 The Foxie G Foundation .......................................................................92 Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds ............................................56 Thoroughbred Athletes .........................................................................93 Hope After Racing .................................................................................57 Thoroughbred Placement Resources ..................................................94 Hope for Horses ....................................................................................58 Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation ................................................95 Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation .................................................59 Thoroughbred Retirement Network of Louisiana .................................96 Illinois Equine Humane Center .............................................................60 Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa ....................................................97 Kentucky Equine Humane Center ........................................................ 61 Tranquility Farm ....................................................................................98