In late June, the small northern Idaho community near Coeur d’Alene was shaken by a tragic incident that claimed the lives of two firefighters and left another injured. In the days that followed, Champions Retreat, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited organization in Hayden, Idaho, offered a quiet gesture of support to those most affected: an invitation for local first responders and their families to spend time with the retired racehorses that call the farm home.
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Women in Racing: ‘Dynamo’ Masterson a Perfect Leader for National Museum of Racing
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements. Adversity provides the greatest test of a leader. Cate Masterson, director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, aces the test.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Love at First Sight for Junior and Mary
Mary’s love for horses began in childhood, where she spent her time riding and showing horses in 4-H. The idea of owning a horse again stayed with her as she grew older. As an adult, she took up riding lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying, “With the extra free time, I figured it was the perfect time and started my search.”
Flightline’s First Fleet: Yearlings by Sensational Horse of the Year Enter the Market
For the very best Thoroughbred racehorses, their overall career arc only begins on the track. It doesn’t end when they pass the finish line for the final time, not by a long shot, because no matter how much they made while racing, the big money – the really, really big money – is in the breeding business.
