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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is the only accrediting body in aftercare and reviews all aspects of an aftercare nonprofit during accreditation. We work with organizations so they can reach a high standard of operation.
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A donation to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supporting an infrastructure of 86 accredited aftercare nonprofits in North America that retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds.
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Operating with the highest standards, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organizations have 180 facilities across North America that offer adoption programs, rehab programs, sanctuary, and equine-assisted programs.
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Based in Lexington, KY, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $31.9 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently, 86 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation.
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Kentucky Three-Day Event | 1714003200 Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024 |
2024 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Silent Auction | 1714060800 Apr 25, 2024 |
New Vocations' 7th Annual Open Barn & BBQ Presented by Seidman Stables, LLC | 1714060800 Apr 25, 2024 |
Preston Greens Senior Living Charity Event | 1714064400 Apr 25, 2024 |
Champions Night | 1714413600 Apr 29, 2024 |
2024 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby | 1714694400 May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 |
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Present at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Week | 1714694400 May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 |
21c Derby 150 Brunch & Bet Professional Handicapper Brunch | 1714726800 May 3, 2024 |
Second Annual Blue Jeans, Boots & Bulls Party | 1714757400 May 3, 2024 |
Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek | 1714759200 May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 |
Scout Day | 1714818600 May 4, 2024 |
Run for the Roses | 1714820400 May 4, 2024 |
Derby Day at New Realm Brewing Co. | 1714824000 May 4, 2024 |
ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY | 1714838400 May 4, 2024 |
6th Annual Derby Day Benefit | 1714840200 May 4, 2024 |
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Kentucky Derby Gala | 1714842000 May 4, 2024 |
Old Friends 19th Annual Homecoming Event | 1714910400 May 5, 2024 |
Old Friends 19th Annual Homecoming | 1714910400 May 5, 2024 |
Tee Off for Thoroughbreds | 1715040000 May 7, 2024 - May 8, 2024 |
R.A.C.E Fund Online Auction Fundraiser | 1715299200 May 10, 2024 - May 18, 2024 |
Paint and Ponies | 1715385600 May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 |
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader | 1715385600 May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 |
2024 VIP Preakness 149 | 1715904000 May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024 |
2024 VIP Canterbury Park Experience | 1715990400 May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024 |
Equine Photography Workshops With the Essence Captured Equine Photography Group Morning Work Shop | 1716012000 May 18, 2024 |
All Thoroughbred Benefit Horse Show | 1716076800 May 19, 2024 - May 20, 2024 |
Open Barn & Family Fun Day | 1716634800 May 25, 2024 |
New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show | 1717113600 May 31, 2024 - Jun 3, 2024 |
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue Open House | 1717200000 Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024 |
Equine Cruelty Investigators Class: Hands-on Horse Handling | 1717581600 Jun 5, 2024 |
2024 VIP Belmont Stakes | 1717718400 Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 |
Hearts in Harmony with ACTT Naturally | 1718011800 Jun 10, 2024 |
Mitchell Farm 20th Anniversary Celebration | 1718409600 Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 |
Legacy Summer Camp | 1718582400 Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024 |
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader | 1719014400 Jun 22, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024 |
NIGHT OF THE STARS Saturday | 1719079200 Jun 22, 2024 |
Fourth Annual Cabaret | 1719082800 Jun 22, 2024 |
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue Camp Desperado | 1719187200 Jun 24, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024 |
Hearts in Harmony- A Day for Women | 1719221400 Jun 24, 2024 |
Hearts in Harmony- A Day of Healing for Veterans and First Responders | 1720431000 Jul 8, 2024 |
HART Benefit Dinner | 1720546200 Jul 9, 2024 |
National Love a Horse Day | 1720875600 Jul 13, 2024 |
Hearts in Harmony | 1721640600 Jul 22, 2024 |
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader | 1721952000 Jul 26, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024 |
2024 VIP Whitney Stakes | 1722556800 Aug 2, 2024 - Aug 4, 2024 |
Polo Classic | 1722729600 Aug 4, 2024 - Aug 5, 2024 |
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue | 1722816000 Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 |
2024 VIP King's Plate | 1723852800 Aug 17, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 |
Appalachian Trainer Face Off and Heart of Phoenix Open Fun Show | 1724317200 Aug 22, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 |
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader | 1724371200 Aug 23, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 |
2024 VIP Pacific Classic | 1725062400 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 |
Sonny Garguilo Horsemanship Clinic at Heart of Pheonix | 1725094800 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 |
2024 VIP Virginia Derby Day | 1725667200 Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024 |
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader | 1725840000 Sep 9, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024 |
Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue | 1726876800 Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 |
Mitchell Farm Music Festival | 1726929000 Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 |
Equine Cruelty Investigators 2-Day Course | 1727254800 Sep 25, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024 |
2nd Annual For The Horses Golf Tournament | 1727960400 Oct 3, 2024 |
Eighth Annual Silent Auction and Gala | 1728147600 Oct 5, 2024 |
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader | 1728691200 Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024 |
Hallowhinny and Open House | 1728738000 Oct 12, 2024 |
2024 VIP Maryland Million Day | 1728864000 Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
October Brunch Jumper Horse Show | 1728903600 Oct 14, 2024 |
OYSTER ROAST AND LOW COUNTRY BOIL | 1729180800 Oct 17, 2024 |
Equine Photography Workshops With the Essence Captured Equine Photography Group Afternoon Workshop | 1729256400 Oct 18, 2024 |
Mitchell Farm Fall Festival | 1729940400 Oct 26, 2024 |
SIGNATURE Boo-tiful Barn Bash | 1729962000 Oct 26, 2024 |
2024 VIP Breeders' Cup World Championships | 1730419200 Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024 |
All Thoroughbred Showdown | 1730534400 Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024 |
Equine Cruelty Investigators Class: Investigating Exotics | 1730887200 Nov 6, 2024 |
FALL BARN DANCE | 1732302000 Nov 22, 2024 |
The Senior Horse | 1732356000 Nov 23, 2024 |
A Merry Masquerade Gala for Heart of Phoenix | 1734202800 Dec 14, 2024 |
2025 VIP Pegasus World Cup | 1737763200 Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025 |