Month: December 2022

As part of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)'s month-long Holiday Giving Campaign, West Point Thoroughbreds has pledged to match all donations up to $5,000 made to the TAA on Dec. 12, 2022. West Point Thoroughbreds, well known for their Gold Standard in partnerships and success on the track, also emphasizes this gold standard in their aftercare initiatives and responsibilities.

Two months after reaching the pinnacle of racehorse ownership—thanks to Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner, Flightline—West Point Thoroughbreds aims to bolster fundraising for the industry's most expansive aftercare funding solution, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

“The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is an initiative that we all need to stand behind,” said West Point Thoroughbreds Chief Operating Officer, Erin Birkenhauer. “A large portion of racehorses are not destined for the breeding shed, but that doesn't mean their wellbeing is no longer our responsibility. The due diligence performed by the TAA and their accredited organizations saves horse's lives, it saved King Congie, and we at West Point are proud to support this vital undertaking.

“The TAA was put in place to ensure aftercare organizations operate with the gold standard and to fairly distribute the grants that we, as an industry, need to provide. One donation to the TAA supports the many, many horses in need. It's as simple as that.”

“The importance of including aftercare in your business plans couldn't be more important,” said TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark Rogers. “West Point continues to show the value they place on their equine athletes, and we are so excited to include them in our Holiday Giving Campaign.”

TAA's Holiday Giving Campaign commenced Nov. 29 and is scheduled to conclude New Year's Eve. Those wishing to support the TAA, its 81 accredited organizations, and thousands of retired Thoroughbreds can donate through the TAA's website or text DONATE to 56651. During the Holiday Giving Campaign, TAA is also offering donors the benefit of sending digital holiday cards to colleagues, friends, and loved ones.

Throughout the end of the year, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will continue to host special one-day only donation matches with some of horse racing's biggest names. For more chances to double your donation, watch the TAA's social media, website, and industry advertisements for the next Holiday Giving match day announcement.

To learn more and donate to the TAA's Holiday Giving campaign, visit: ThoroughbredAftercare.org/HolidayCampaign.

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The Foundation for the Horse, which in 2020 initiated its first-ever campaign “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for the Horse,” has announced $11.4 million in campaign gifts and commitments, surpassing its $10 million goal.

The announcement was made during the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The three-year campaign concludes on December 31.

Appealing to everyone who cares about the health and well-being of the world's horses, the campaign's priorities are equine medical research, scholarships for veterinary students, and programs for horses at risk of abandonment, neglect, infectious disease, or in need of urgent medical care.

Chaired by Dr. Monty McInturff, founding partner and president of Tennessee Equine Hospital in Thompson's Station, Tenn., the campaign launched quietly in January 2020 and announced its $10 million aspirations publicly in December 2021 with $6.8 million committed at that time.

The success of the campaign will grow The Foundation's ability to provide scholarships and grants exponentially, touching more equines and people who care for them in meaningful ways.

“This is our way of giving back to the horse,” said Dr. McInturff. “It's horse doctors, horse owners, and industry organizations going above and beyond for the welfare of horses. Donors and those who love the horse have made this possible. Equine veterinarians have been making this possible through The Foundation for going on 29 years.”

Foundation Chair Dr. Rick Mitchell, co-founder and partner-owner of Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, Conn., stated, “This is what we're all about—providing resources so that students become first-rate equine veterinarians, researchers improve the practice of equine medicine, and programs help horses in times of urgent need. It is our duty to serve the medical needs of the horse, and no other organization does what we do.”

Those interested in helping The Foundation significantly expand its impact around the world in support of its mission to improve the welfare of the horse can still support the campaign through a year-end gift online here.

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