Misty’s Blue Knight, a 2000 gray Thoroughbred gelding, was abandoned in a field in Maryland. Thankfully, Animal Control rescued him and brought him to Brook Hill Retirement Center For Horses in Forest, Va. Brook Hill is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization that specializes in rehabilitation, retraining, adoption, equine-assisted therapy, and sanctuary for Thoroughbreds. It is also certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).
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Old Friends Welcomes Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes Winner Big Brown
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., has announce the arrival of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Big Brown for his retirement.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Rewarding Journey for Friend of Dubai
Kimberly Quinn rode with Jennifer Blades at Willowbrooke Farm. Kimberly was in search of her next horse when Friend of Dubai joined the CANTER Michigan herd at the farm. Friend of Dubai, a 2016 dark bay Thoroughbred gelding, had raced 21 times and earned $30,523 over his three-year career. Friend of Dubai had only two under-saddle rides off the track, so when Kimberly inquired about him Jennifer said that she was "uncertain about his potential.”
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Taking a Leap of Faith
Joy Nakrin took a huge leap of faith when she adopted a horse, sight unseen, from Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, located in Blanch, N.C. Blue Bloods is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run organization whose mission is to help transition former racehorses from the track to their new homes. One of the organization’s unique qualities is its collaboration with the Equestrian Studies program at Averett University to help market the horses.
