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American Wood Fibers Partners With Secretariat Center

American Wood Fibers (AWF) today announced a new partnership with the Secretariat Center, located in the Horse Capital of the World at the world famous Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The company will serve as the sole sponsor and supplier of animal bedding, contributing to the Center's upkeep and overall health of American Thoroughbreds. This sponsorship allows the Center to continue their impactful work, readying the horses for life after rehab.

Since 2004, the Secretariat Center has been considered the gold standard in retraining and rehabilitating former racehorses to prepare them for post-track careers. Through boarding and reschooling, the Center's goal is to create harmonious matches with adopters and educate the community about the American Thoroughbred breed. To date, they have successfully rehoused more than 800 Thoroughbreds.

“We are so excited about our new partnership with AWF,” said Shelley Mann, Executive Director of the Secretariat Center. “As our exclusive sponsor, they are helping us keep our stalls clean and comfortable, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our Thoroughbreds as we place them into loving families.”

The ongoing donation of animal bedding will help maintain the care and comfort of the horses housed at the facility. Most of the Thoroughbreds require stall rest for a successful transition, and AWF's large flake shavings will create a better environment during their stay. The premium softwood shavings are all-natural and eco-friendly.

“AWF is incredibly proud to support the Secretariat Center,” said Michael Keefe, VP of Sales and Marketing. “We are honored to partner with a visionary nonprofit who shares our enthusiasm for the equine industry.”

Despite temporarily closing their doors due to the pandemic, the Center was able to rehome 33 Thoroughbreds last year. The facility is now open and members of the community are welcome to attend virtual and in-person tours, watch training sessions and donate to their programs. Visit www.secretariatcenter.org for more information.

American Wood Fibers Partners With Secretariat Center for Thoroughbred Rehabilitation

American Wood Fibers has announced a new partnership with the Secretariat Center, located at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The company will serve as the sole sponsor and supplier of animal bedding, contributing to the Center's upkeep and overall health of American Thoroughbreds. This sponsorship allows the Center to continue their work, readying the horses for life after rehab.

Through boarding and reschooling, the Center's goal is to create harmonious matches with adopters and educate the community about the American Thoroughbred breed. To date, they have successfully rehoused more than 800 Thoroughbreds.

The ongoing donation of animal bedding will help maintain the care and comfort of the horses housed at the facility.

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Secretariat Center Presents ‘Movie Night Under The Stars’ On June 12

The Secretariat Center is excited to announce its first ever “Movie Night Under the Stars” featuring the movie, Secretariat. Movie night will be located on the front lawn of The Secretariat Center with a statue of the great racehorse in the center of the action. The event will feature free popcorn, family friendly fun, and various giveaways and drawings. Attendees can purchase dinner and dessert on site from local food trucks, an ice cream truck and a beer tent. Guests will have the unique experience of an outdoor movie on a real working horse farm, surrounded by retired racehorses on June 12, 2021, gates open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 1st. In order to provide a socially distanced experience tickets are limited to 250 attendees. Tickets are $20 and kids under 10 years of age are $10. Get your tickets, grab a blanket, bring the family, and join us for a movie night under the stars. Sponsorships are available as well. Visit www.secretariatcenter.org for ticket sales and contact Shelley Mann at executivedirector@secretariatcenter.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Shelley Mann, the Secretariat Center's Executive Director, shared her excitement: “This event is a first for us and we hope to raise community awareness and support for the equine industry and aftercare efforts. The racehorse industry is a huge part of Lexington, and Kentucky as a whole. It is important to us to share with the community how these wonderful horses can be cared for and thrive after their racing career. This movie night will be a special, family-friendly event, to bring the community together safely, through horses. We are so excited to host this evening of fun and welcome people to our campus.”

Located at 4155 Walt Robertson Rd., Lexington, KY in the Kentucky Horse Park, the Secretariat Center showcases adoptable Thoroughbreds and uses its illustrious location to herald the athleticism of this amazing breed by teaching new skill sets to horses of all levels of ability. Visit www.secretariatcenter.org to find your next partner, make a donation or to get involved today.

For more information contact Secretariat Center at (859) 246-3080 or info@secretariatcenter.org.

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We Are Here Initiative Disperses Excess Resources To Secretariat Center, Aftercare Organizations

The We Are Here Initiative (WAHI), which began from discussions with the Secretariat Center Board of Directors, was established to assist the expected curve of Thoroughbred race horses needing aftercare homes brought on by the sustained track closures during COVID-19.

In 2020, WAHI helped move several horses from tracks in WV, NY, PA, and LA to various aftercare organizations in order to facilitate both their new careers, as well as assisting the Owners and Trainers who were adversely affected by COVID-19.

Our efforts have proven the necessity to provide a streamlined way for those in need to transition their horses into second careers through aftercare organizations. We want to pass on a sincere thank you for all of those who stepped forward for these horses, and their connections. While WAHI never had to move a horse through the KY Horse Park, our partners were always ready if needed.

In the end the unmanageable surge we were concerned would overwhelm local aftercare organizations did not happen, which is the best of news. As we disperse the WAHI resources, we are proud that we are able divide the remaining funds donated to WAHI to these wonderful organizations: The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, the Secretariat Center, the Thoroughbred Charities of America, and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

WAHI, and the effort of everyone who put it together in record time, was one of the bright spots in a year full of difficult news and uncertainty. Because of the work of many, we were there for the horses.

The Secretariat Center was founded in 2004 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization to prepare off-track Thoroughbreds for happy, healthy, and successful post-track careers through rehabilitation and by giving them a broad-based foundation of skills to ensure a harmonious match with their adopters. While advocating for the athleticism and versatility of the American Thoroughbred, The Secretariat Center also seeks to provide educational opportunities for human development through horsemanship. Located in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, the Secretariat Center showcases adoptable Thoroughbreds and uses its illustrious location to herald the athleticism of this amazing breed by teaching new skill sets to horses of all levels of ability. Visit www.secretariatcenter.org to find your next partner, make a donation or get involved today.

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