Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance introduced Nov. 18 that $4.14 million in grants will likely be awarded to 83 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that at the moment maintain accreditation standing for 2024.
This monetary assist is designed to help organizations in delivering distinctive care and rehabilitation companies for retired racehorses. Since its inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has seen important progress, increasing from 23 to 83 accredited organizations and rising its annual grants from $1 million to $4.14 million. In complete, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has awarded over $36.04 million in grants – allotted particularly for equine care. These accredited organizations have efficiently retrained, retired, and rehomed roughly 18,500 Thoroughbreds throughout 175 services.
Receiving accreditation from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a notable recognition for organizations devoted to the care and well-being of retired racehorses. The achievement of accreditation signifies adherence to particular standards regarding horse welfare, facility care, and administration. It serves as a testomony to a company’s dedication to sustaining high-quality practices in each side of equine administration, guaranteeing that retired racehorses obtain distinctive remedy and care.
“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is thrilled to announce grant awards to our 83 accredited organizations this 12 months,” mentioned Janice Towles, Director of Accreditation & Grants, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “The funding we offer is crucial for these organizations to proceed their unimaginable work and safety for retired Thoroughbred racehorses as they transition into second careers. We’re
extraordinarily happy with every group’s dedication and diligence in supporting these horses, guaranteeing they obtain the very best futures past the racetrack.”
Accredited organizations endure a complete utility and inspection course of earlier than accreditation is awarded, to make sure they meet the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Code of Requirements. The Code of Requirements covers 5 key areas: operations, schooling, horse well being care administration, facility requirements and companies, and adoption insurance policies and protocols. Inspections are carried out in any respect
services housing Thoroughbreds inside every group, and ongoing updates and re-inspections are required as a situation of accreditation.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by members throughout all sides of the Thoroughbred business, together with house owners, breeders, trainers, stallion farms, racetracks, gross sales corporations, horsemen’s teams, foundations, veterinarians, horseplayers, racing followers, and wagering expertise corporations.
Charitable donations from these diversified sources all year long collectively contribute to the funds allotted for grants awarded to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited organizations at year-end. These collaborative efforts spotlight the industrywide allegiance to the well-being and post-racing lives of Thoroughbreds, reinforcing Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s mission.
“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is grateful to proceed rising the whole grant quantity annually to assist accredited aftercare organizations. With a brand new file of over $4 million in grants awarded this 12 months for the primary time, it underscores our dedication to long-term equine welfare,” mentioned Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Advisor, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We prolong our honest gratitude to the donors who go above and past the minimal giving ranges. These beneficiant contributions have made it potential to fulfill our annual funding targets, serving to much more retired Thoroughbreds discover the protected, fulfilling futures they deserve. As we transfer ahead, it’s important that we proceed to obtain assist so we are able to preserve and increase these efforts, guaranteeing that we can assist much more horses in want.”