Samantha Smith
When Tonya Chaney first began volunteering with Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, she was not looking for a horse of her own. Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance...
Aftercare
Posted May 12th, 2026 ·
Finding Gleði: Joy, Healing, and New Beginnings for Nash and Reggie
Gleði is an Icelandic word that means joy or happiness. Gleði Farm is the name of Dana Fletcher’s small farm in Edgefield County, S.C., where two Thoroughbreds now known as Nash and Reggie call home.
Aftercare
Posted April 24th, 2026 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: The Astral Rascal
Laura Otten had previously owned an off-the-track Thoroughbred and always intended to return to riding and horse ownership. Over the years, she had followed several aftercare organizations, hoping...
Aftercare
Posted March 23rd, 2026 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: A Second Chance at a Heart Horse With Rebound
For Michele Enck, finding another heart horse was something she never expected to happen again. Enck is Maryland-based and currently works for The Maryland Jockey Club as the stakes coordinator,...
Aftercare
Posted February 16th, 2026 ·