Securing a future for our horses. Securing a future for our sport.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Industry-United Initiative............................................. 2 The TAA Difference..................................................... 3 Life After Racing........................................................... 5 The TAA Impact............................................................ 6 Accreditation................................................................. 8 TAA Accredited Organizations........................... 9 & 10 TAA Funding............................................................... 11 Annual Expenditures.................................................. 12 TAA Funding Model................................................... 13 Industry Support........................................................ 14 Ways to Show Your TAA Support.............................. 15 TAA Industry Stakeholders....................................... 16 TAA Board of Directors............................................. 17
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The TAA is an INDUSTRY-UNITED INITIATIVE The non-profit 501(c)(3)Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.
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THE TAA DIFFERENCE ACCREDIT We provide a professional and rigorous accreditation process for aftercare organizations. AWARD We provide financial assistance through grants earmarked for equine care. INSPECT We diligently and annually inspect our organizations and their approach to aftercare.
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LIFE AFTER RACING Thoroughbreds are versatile horses that can excel in any discipline. TAA-accredited organizations have transitioned former racehorses into five-star eventers, champions in the show ring, mounts for equine-assisted therapy programs, living tourism destinations, teachers of equine welfare in educational programs, and more. Out of 81 TAA accredited organizations: • 70 offer adoption programs • 54 offer sanctuary • 69 offer rehabilitation • 13 offer equine-assisted programs* *therapy programs, inmate programs, veteran programs, etc.
To reward individuals and TAA-accredited organizations that help Thoroughbreds find success in competition, the TAA offers: •T AA high point awards at horse shows to honor the TAA horse, rider, and respective accredited organization •T he Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program’s TAA-Accredited Organization Adoptee Award
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THE TAA’S IMPACT 81 Accredited Organizations An infrastructure of nonprofits that operate with the highest standards. $20.7 Million Awarded To support accredited organizations’ efforts to retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds. 12,100 Thoroughbreds Assisted Found new homes or careers in competition, pleasure riding, equine-assisted programs, and as companions.
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ACCREDITATION APPLICATION & SITE REVIEWS The accreditation application is a comprehensive review of the organization, medical and husbandry procedures, and plans to prove sustainability of operations. This review focuses on many areas including: • Non-profit status
The accreditation site review is conducted by a veterinarian or TAA representative and focuses on the following areas per the TAA Code of Standards: • Operations • Education
• Length of time an organization has been operating as an aftercare organization
• Horse health care management
• Financial stability
• Facility standards and services
• History of caring for, retraining and placing of Thoroughbreds in adoptive homes
• Adoption policies and protocols
• Experience of managerial staff • Insurance compliance • Euthanasia and adoption policy and procedures
The TAA’s Code of Standards and Accreditation process has been approved by the AAEP.
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TAA ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS
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Organizations
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States & Puerto Rico
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Provinces Facilities Thoroughbreds
23 Accredited Organizations in 2013 42 Accredited Organizations in 2014 56 Accredited Organizations in 2015 64 Accredited Organizations in 2016 64 Accredited Organizations in 2017 70 Accredited Organizations in 2018 74 Accredited Organizations in 2019 81 Accredited Organizations in 2020
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ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS BY REGION CANADA LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, Toronto, ON New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society, Langley, BC
MIDATLANTIC After the Races, Nottingham, PA Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, Blanch, NC Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Woodbine, MD The Foxie G Foundation, Libertytown, MD Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, Shoals, WV Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue, Afton, VA Life Horse, Inc., Thurmont, MD MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Inc., Chesapeake City, MD New Beginnings, Howell, NJ R.A.C.E. Fund, Harrisburg, PA Second Call Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, Helmetta, NJ Second Wind Thoroughbred Project, Boyce, VA Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD Thoroughbred Retirement, Rehabilitation, and Careers, West Chester, PA War Horses at Rose Bower, Appomattox, VA
MIDWEST Beyond the Roses Equine Rescue and Rehab, Emmett, MI CANTER Kentucky, Versailles, KY CANTER Michigan, Commerce Township, MI Central Kentucky Riding For Hope, Lexington, KY The Exceller Fund, Inc., Lexington, KY Friends of Ferdinand, Indianapolis, IN Galloping Out, North Riverside, IL Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds, Altoona, IA Illinois Equine Humane Center, Big Rock, IL Kentucky Equine Adoption Center, Lexington, KY
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Lexington, KY Old Friends, Georgetown, KY Our Mims Retirement Haven, Paris, KY Out Side In, Inc., Grand Haven, MI Second Stride, Inc., Crestwood, KY Secretariat Center, Lexington, KY Susan S. Donaldson Foundation/Mereworth Farm, Lexington, KY This Old Horse, Hastings, MN
Final Furlong, Ocala, FL Florida TRAC, Indiantown, FL Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds, Cocoa, FL Peaceful Ridge Rescue, Davie, FL RVR Horse Rescue, Riverview, FL South Florida SPCA, Homestead, FL Thoroughbred Retirement Network of Louisiana, Covington, LA Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa, Inc., Oldsmar, FL
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ACTT Naturally, Greenwich, NY Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue, Pawling, NY Bright Futures Farm, Inc., Cochranton, PA Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses, Inc., Forest, VA Equine Advocates, Inc., Chatham, NY Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program, Farmington, NY Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, Fairport, NY Lucky Orphans, Dover Plains, NY Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Salem, CT NEER North, West Newbury, MA Racing for Home, Ellington, CT ReRun, Inc., East Greenbush, NY Second Chance Thoroughbreds, Inc., Spencer, NY Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Saratoga Springs, NY
After The Homestretch, Phoenix, AZ Dale and Patty Shirley Equine Encore Foundation, Tucson, AZ Harmony and Hope Horse Haven, Inc., Rodeo, NM Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, Guthrie, OK LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (“LOPE”), Driftwood, TX Remember Me Rescue, Burleson, TX Thoroughbred Athletes, Inc, Guthrie, OK
PUERTO RICO Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare, Rio Grande, PR
SOUTH Equestrian Inc, Tampa, FL Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Palm City, FL Equine Rescue of Aiken, Aiken, SC
WEST CANTER California, Los Gatos, CA Center for Racehorse Retraining, Chugwater, WY Down The Stretch Ranch, Creston, WA Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Inc., Glen Ellen, CA Healing Arenas, Escalon, CA Hope for Horses, Inc., Galt, CA Redwings Horse Sanctuary (Horse Power Sanctuaries), Lockwood, CA Los Angeles Pet Rescue, Van Nuys, CA Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, Norco, CA Square Peg Foundation, Half Moon Bay, CA Tranquility Farm, Cottonwood, CA United Pegasus Foundation, San Jacinto, CA Win Place Home, Canyon Country, CA
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TAA FUNDING Since its inception and initial funding, the TAA has diligently sought to meet the challenging demands of aftercare for our athletes. We have broadened our donor base and developed numerous innovative efforts to increase the much-needed financial support of our partners. Since 2012 the TAA has granted more than $20.7 million to accredited organizations, which currently operate approximately 170 facilities across North America. The demand greatly exceeds our ability to meet our requests for support. We will continue to explore ways with our industry stakeholders to address the funding needs of aftercare.
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TAA ANNUAL EXPENDITURES Direct Program Expenses Associated with Accreditation Process 10% G & A Expense 10%
Annual Grants 80%
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THE TAA FUNDING MODEL More than ever before, there is increased public sensitivity to the question: What happens to Thoroughbreds after racing? If unanswered, it could be ruinous. The TAA is a legitimate and effective response. Without the support of sustainable funding from key industry stakeholders, the TAA would not exist. The TAA’s funding is provided by the generosity and mindfulness of industry stakeholders dedicated to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare, including stallion farms, racetracks, horsemen’s groups, sales companies, owners, trainers, foundations, horseplayers, and more. See page 16 for the TAA’s full list of industry stakeholders.
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INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR THE TAA Amazing achievements happen when we work together, and the TAA industr y stakeholders are our most valuable assets. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how the TAA can create a relationship that is perfectly tailored for you and your commitment to the Thoroughbred industr y.
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SHOWING THE INDUSTRY YOU SUPPORT AFTERCARE As a sustainable funder, the TAA will provide you, your farm, racing stable or business with recognition year-round. While the TAA has multiple channels to promote your participation, we are open to ideas you may have as well. • Inclusion on TAA website and TAA marketing materials • Exposure through TAA social media and press activities • Exposure at selected TAA events • Recognition in the annual TAA magazine published by the Daily Racing Form
You can also show your support to TAA within your marketing efforts, with our “Proud Supporter” seal on your website and marketing materials.
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INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS COMMITTED TO ACCREDITED AFTERCARE
SEED MONEY Breeders’ Cup Ltd. The Jockey Club Keeneland Association FOUNDATIONS/ MAJOR GIFTS Antony Beck Blue Grass Community Foundation Earle Mack Foundation Josham Farms Limited Seth and Beth Klarman Klein Family Foundation Lavin Family Foundation Mary K. Oxley Foundation Brandon and Diannah Perry W. L. Lyons Brown Foundation AFTERCARE PARTNERS Beyond the Wire CARMA Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Transition Program LRF Cares PDJF Retired Racehorse Project TAKE THE LEAD TJC Thoroughbred Incentive Program Thoroughbred Charities of America ALLIES Old Friends Japan BREEDERS’ CUP PLEDGE Albaugh Family Stables Joseph Allen Brad Anderson Steve Asmussen Bonne Chance Farm Peter Brant Jim and Donna Daniell DJ Stable LLC Donegal Racing Paul and Karen Eggert Philip Gleaves Timothy Hamm Scott Heider Highland Yard LLC Bryan Hilliard Sol Kumin LRF Cares Reeves Thoroughbred Racing J. Kirk and Judy Robinson Siena Farm William Sparks Team Valor International The Green Group
Three Diamonds Farm Adam Wachtel W.C. Racing EVENTS ABR Pre-Preakness Party Ariat Lexington Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Day Breeders’ Cup Canter for the Cause Champions Day Eclipse Awards Equestricon Kendra Scott NTRA National Horseplayers Championship NYRA Community Booth Pegasus World Cup FRIENDS Ashford Stud Kathe Bandy Remi F. Bellocq Billbrey Farms Racing Club George Bolton Bettina Burda Katie Cauthen Kathy Cooper Kelsey Danner Racing Stables Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Duignan Debbie Easter Bill Farish Debbie Finley Susan Finley Ken Hamilton Mrs. Hamp Hart Farm, Inc. Leslie Hazel Jeff Hudson Juddmonte Farms Erica Marshall John Middleton Old Smoke Clothing Company Diana Phipps Purses for Ponies Margeline Roberts Steven Rocco Tom Ryan Mariah Schwenk Takahiro Uno Ric Waldman Jack Wolf/Starlight Racing HORSEMEN’S GROUPS Arkansas HBPA Finger Lakes HBPA Florida HBPA
Illinois HBPA Illinois THA Indiana HBPA Kentucky HBPA Kentucky Thoroughbred Association Maryland THA National HBPA New Jersey THA New York THA South Carolina TOBA Tampa Bay HBPA Virginia HBPA HORSEPLAYERS Roger Cettina Dan Cronin Ken Hamilton Daniel Hart HorsePlayers HorseTourneys.com Dave Nichols John O’Neill Jonathan Stettin Michael Tomatz MEDIA PARTNERS America’s Best Racing BloodHorse Coady Photography Daily Racing Form El Potro Roberto EqLuxe FanDuel Horse Racing Radio Network Keeneland Magazine Kenny Rice Horse Racing Show Kentucky Equestrian Directory Ohio Equestrian Directory Paulick Report Past The Wire Pyrois Media PM Advertising ThoroCap Thoroughbred Daily News Thoroughbred Racing Commentary TVG World Horse Racing XBTV RACETRACKS 1/ST Churchill Downs Colonial Downs Del Mar Emerald Downs Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack Keeneland Kentucky Downs
NYRA Oaklawn Park Tampa Bay Downs Turfway Park RACING FANS AmTote Charity Terminal Online Donations Race Day Events United Tote Charity Terminal SALES COMPANIES, CONSIGNORS AND BUYERS Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society – Ontario Fasig-Tipton Keeneland Ocala Breeders’ Sales Wanamaker’s SPONSORS All Pro Championships B2B Casuals Centennial Farms Horseware Ireland StableDuel Ten Strike Racing Tipperary Equestrian Thorough-Graphics Upper Right Marketing Xpressbet Yvonne Schwabe Thoroughbreds STALLION FARMS Airdrie Stud C.F. Farms Darby Dan Gainesway Farm Godolphin Hill ‘n’ Dale Lane’s End Ocala Stud Sequel Stallions New York Shadwell Farm Three Chimneys Farm SUPPORTERS Irwin Ackerman American Farrier’s Association Bob and Jill Baffert Bessemer Trust Bloom Racing Stable Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brothers Jill Byrne Christine A. Moore Millinery Alan Connor Scott Daruty Mari Davis Denali Stud Ciaran Dunne
Elm Tree Farm EquiLottery Glen Hill Farm Mr. & Mrs. Bob Gorsky Paul Harry Dr. Scott Hay Horse Country Tours Frank Jones Juddmonte Farm Kindred Biosciences Kirkwood Stables Jim Meeks Mosaic Racing Stable Austin and Jane Musselman MyRacehorse National Thoroughbred Racing Association National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Jerry Pelletier Repole Stable Ellen Skidmore Thoroughbred Owner Conference Tito’s Handmade Vodka TRAINERS Steve Asmussen Kevin Attard Roger Attfield Bob Baffert Josie Carroll John Charalambous Catherine Day Phillips Micheal De Paulo Anthony Dutrow Elizabeth Elder Philip Gleaves Nick Gonzalez Timothy Hamm Mike Keogh Kiaran McLaughlin Doug O’Neill Malcolm Pierce Racing Stable Inc. Rick Schosberg Jonathan E. Sheppard VETERINARIANS American Association of Equine Practitioners Teigland, Franklin & Brokken, DVMs, PA WAGERING TECHNOLOGY AmTote California Authority of Racing Fairs United Tote Xpressbet
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THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Jimmy Bell, Godolphin, TAA President
Jen Shah, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, TAA Treasurer
Madeline Auerbach, M. Auerbach, LLC TAA Vice President
Walt Robertson Jr., Stites & Harbison, TAA Secretary
Jeff Bloom, Bloom Racing Stable, TAA Vice President
John Phillips, Darby Dan Farm, TAA Immediate Past President
Craig Bandoroff, Denali Stud
Chip McGaughey, Keeneland David O’Farrell, Ocala Stud Martin Panza, NYRA Josh Rubinstein, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Richard Schosberg, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Yvonne Schwabe, Presley Den Farms Tom Ventura, Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company Nicole Walker, The Stronach Group
Simon Bray, TVG Donna Brothers, NBC Sports Boyd Browning, Fasig-Tipton Tom Cannell, Florida HBPA Dora Delgado, Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Jim Gagliano, The Jockey Club Brian Graves, Gainesway Susie Hart, Hart Farm John Keitt, Breeders’ Cup Ltd.
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