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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: An Unexpected Horse But a Perfect Fit

Cindy Gilbert was not looking for a horse when Beyond the Budget came into her life. A year earlier, she had lost Delight, her heart horse. The grief of that loss was still present when Beverly Strauss from MidAtlantic Horse Rescue reached out with a message: she had a horse who reminded her of Delight.

Gilbert was not planning to adopt, but the note was enough to make her go visit.

“While I wasn’t looking for a horse, I felt I should at least go meet him,” Gilbert said.

Kristin VanMeter, Hardesty, Real Rider Cup, New Vocations at Mereworth Farm, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

VanMeter and Hardesty Repeat as Real Rider Cup Marks 10 Years, Raising $74,000

Defending champion Kristin VanMeter and Hardesty returned to the top of the leaderboard July 11, 2026, as the Real Rider Cup celebrated its 10th anniversary at New Vocations at Mereworth Farm in Lexington, Ky.

The milestone event brought together 30 horse-and-rider combinations for an evening of friendly competition that raised more than $74,000 for Thoroughbred aftercare. The Real Rider Cup’s mission is to connect the racing and equestrian communities while showcasing the adaptability of Thoroughbreds after their racing careers.

Stable View, Thoroughbred Incentive Program, Aftercare, ABR, America's Best Racing, Triple Crown, horse racing

2026 T.I.P. Championships and Thoroughbred Premier Series Preview Show Open for Entries

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) today announced that entries for all divisions of the 2026 T.I.P. Championships and the Thoroughbred Premier Series Preview Show are now open. Additionally, there is an online declaration form that can be used to declare horses for both shows. Please note that this form must be used for horses that are automatically qualified, for horses that require a Hardship Request to qualify, and to provide information on horses attending the preview show. More information about qualifying can be found below.

Point Nemo, Ryan Keefe, Real Rider Cup, Mark Casse, D.J. Stables, Aftercare, America's Best Racing, ABR, horse racing, Triple Crown

The Real Rider Cup: 2026 Featured Rider Ryan Keefe and Point Nemo

The Real Rider Cup brings the racing world together for a cause that connects the racing and sport horse communities.

Created by Anita Motion in 2017, the charity show-jumping competition and event invites racing industry professionals, including trainers, jockeys, breeders, owners, media members, and aftercare advocates.

Off-Track Thoroughbreds, Sarah Welk Baynum, Aftercare, retired racehorses, OTTBs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

What to Expect in the First 90 Days With an OTTB

Bringing home an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) is exciting, but the first 90 days require patience, consistency, and a clean-slate approach as the horse adjusts to life after racing.

With the right approach, this transition period can lay the foundation for a successful second career.

In this article, we’ll cover what to expect when bringing your OTTB home and how to navigate those first few weeks and months.

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