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Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, Eclipse Sportswire

Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit to be Held at the University of Kentucky

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that it will host the 11th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The event will be co-hosted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and The Jockey Club.

Sam Taylor, off-the-track Thoroughbred, Perfect Harmony, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: The Perfect Wedding Gift

Sam Taylor was searching for an ideal hunter-style horse for a client of hers when she discovered Perfect Harmony at New Beginnings Thoroughbred Rescue.

Sam was aware that Nikki McKinley, co-director of New Beginnings Thoroughbred Rescue, had a reputation for receiving many well-minded off-the-track Thoroughbreds and decided to contact her. She inquired about any calm hunter-type horses available in Nikki's barn as a potential match for her client. Nikki knew right away which horse to set her up with.

Shannon Howerton, First Edition, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Thoroughbred Athletes

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Long-Lost Partners

Shannon Howerton had been out of the sporthorse competition world for a while and was looking to get back into it. When she decided to get back into the show ring, she did not have a horse and was unsure where to start her search for one. Shannon began talking to the trainers in her area. With no luck finding any horses to try from her area, it was suggested that she consider adoption instead of purchasing a new horse.

Jericho Call, MidAtlantic Horse Rescue, Christine McFadden, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: From Racing to Lessons With Jericho Call

A beautiful dark bay gelding named Jericho Call was born on May 16, 2009. Over the span of three consecutive racing seasons, from 2013 to 2015, Jericho Call ran in 12 races. During this time, he secured a first-place finish once, claimed second-place once, and finished third once, accumulating a total of $18,935 in purse earnings.

After his retirement from racing at the end of 2015, Jericho Call was sent to MidAtlantic Horse Rescue in Chesapeake City, Md. for some rest and relaxation before starting his retraining for a second career.

Cyclo, Ruth, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, OTTB

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Ruth’s Ride with Cyclo

Ruth Foister couldn’t have been in a better position when looking for her first off-the-track Thoroughbred. Her experience as a volunteer at Circle A Home For Horses helped her immensely. She had adopted a few horses from the rescue in the past, providing them with loving homes and a chance for a better life. However, this time Ruth had a specific goal in mind — she wanted to find her first off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB).

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