Breeders’ Cup trainers, owners pledge percentage to Thoroughbred retirement group

BREEDERS' CUP PRESS RELEASE Some of horse racing’s biggest stars are stepping up to the plate to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program by pledging a percentage of their purse earnings from this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships it was announced today. For the third consecutive year, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is working with…

Final Turn: Sound advice on retiring racehorses

Below are excerpts from an article in Final Turn on BloodHorse.com by Christine Orman PhD, "Sound Advice" on retiring racehorses from the track so they have a chance at a second career, and life. Dr Orman begins: Simply too many horses come off the racetrack for the last time because of some injury they sustained…

ReRun Brands Their Horses

ReRun is serious about protecting their horses even after the Thoroughbreds have left their rehabilitation, retraining and adoption program. That is why they all get freeze-branded with ReRun’s unique and distinctive design (see image above). It is half of a heart with the letters "R R." If you ever come across a horse with the…

“Secretiques” fundraiser benefits racehorses Oct 4th

Secretique on Facebook Host: Maker's Mark Secretariat Center Type: Fundraiser Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009 Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Location: Maker's Mark Secretariat Center Street: 4089 Ironworks Parkway City/Town: Lexington, KY Phone: (859) 246-3080 Email: mdecarlo at thoroughbredadoption dot com Description: A collection of "elegant and elderly" objects that need new homes, just like our…

Run for ReRun Day at Monmouth Park (NJ)

"THE MONMOUTH MILE” Run a Mile (on the track) for ReRun August 9th, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Join Monmouth Park for a day of charity. Run (or walk) a mile on the racetrack for ReRun - a charity that homes and helps retired Thoroughbreds. Stay for the races and enjoy special demonstrations by retired racers…