TRF’s Kimberly Weir Joins Board Of Directors For HORSEPOWER

Kimberly Weir, the Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), has joined the Board of Directors of HORSEPOWER, Inc., a New-York based 501c3 organization devoted to the safety and well-being of equines through education, awareness, advocacy and allies.

A resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, Weir has been with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation since 2018 and prior to that served as the Deputy Executive Director of Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA) in Washington, DC. A lifelong horse lover, Weir graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction and went on to complete her M.B.A. through the Mason School of Business, at the College of Williams & Mary. Weir and her husband moved to New York to devote themselves to work within the Thoroughbred industry.

“At this stage in my career, I have dedicated my life – personally and professionally – to making a positive impact on the welfare of horses, with gratitude for all they have given me” said Weir. “As a member of the board of Horsepower Inc, I look forward to the opportunity to educate and engage a broad cross section of New Yorkers in the important legislative work required of all of us to keep them safe.”

HORSEPOWER, Inc. was established to protect equine health and welfare, raise awareness about inhumane practices, and effect change in public policy. Learn more at http://www.horsepwr.org

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TRF Chestnut Hill Ribbon-Cutting Tuesday

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Oldham County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the TRF's newly minted sanctuary farm, Chestnut Hill, in Prospect, Kentucky, Tuesday beginning at 11 a.m.

Chestnut Hill is the permanent home of 11 horses from the organization's national herd of nearly 500 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Located on nearly 30 acres of historic farmland in Oldham County and featuring a beautiful farmhouse restored to serve as an event venue, Chestnut Hall has been created for the express purpose of connecting Thoroughbred horses to the people of Louisville, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond.  The farm is now open to the public for tours through Visit Horse Country and will be available as a unique venue for educational events and fundraisers for non-profits across the Louisville community.

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TRF’s Chestnut Hall Added To Horse Country Tours

The board of directors of Horse Country voted unanimously to add the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Chestnut Hall facility in Prospect, Ky. to its membership roster.

“Since our first tours in 2015, the members of our not-for-profit organization have opened their gates to more than 150,000 leisure travelers, fans, clubs and schools in service of our mission of fan development for racing and equine sport,” said Anne Sabatino Hardy, executive director of Horse Country. “Aftercare is a critical part of the story of racing and experiential storytelling is an effective and compelling way to share our love of the horse, land and people. While we've supported TRF in previous endeavors, we're happy this new program allows us to welcome them to membership.”

Chestnut Hall represents the realization of a dream of local businessman, Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc. to preserve the historic farmland. Carstanjen oversaw the restoration of the 25+ acre property to an active horse farm and sought out the TRF as his partner to provide a home for retired racehorses.

Among the small herd of retired Thoroughbreds who will welcome tour guests at Chestnut Hall is graded stakes winner Warrior's Club (Warrior's Reward). The 7-year-old, who won the 2018 G3 Commonwealth S. for the Churchill Downs Racing Club, will retire to the facility thanks to a grant from the club.

Chestnut Hall is the fourth TAA-accredited aftercare organization to join Horse Country. Tours are now offered at https://visithorsecountry.com/trf-chestnut-hall/ or https://www.trfinc.org/trf-sanctuary-farm-at-chestnut-hall/.

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Visit Horse Country Adds TRF Farm to its Membership

The board of directors of Horse Country voted unanimously to add the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Chestnut Hall facility in Prospect, Kentucky to its membership roster.

“Since our first tours in 2015, the members of our not-for-profit organization have opened their gates to more than 150,000 leisure travelers, fans, clubs and schools in service of our mission of fan development for racing and equine sport,” said Anne Sabatino Hardy, executive director of Horse Country. “Aftercare is a critical part of the story of racing and experiential storytelling is an effective and compelling way to share our love of the horse, land and people. While we've supported TRF in previous endeavors, we're happy this new program allows us to welcome them to membership.”

Chestnut Hall represents the realization of a dream of local businessman, Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc. to preserve the historic farmland. Carstanjen oversaw the restoration of the 25+ acre property to an active horse farm and sought out the TRF as his partner to provide a home for retired racehorses.

Among the small herd of retired Thoroughbreds who will welcome tour guests at Chestnut Hall is graded stakes winner Warrior's Club (Warrior's Reward). The 7-year-old, who won the 2018 GIII Commonwealth S. for the Churchill Downs Racing Club, will retire to the facility thanks to a grant from the club.

Chestnut Hall is the fourth TAA-accredited aftercare organization to join Horse Country. Tours are now offered at https://visithorsecountry.com/trf-chestnut-hall/ or https://www.trfinc.org/trf-sanctuary-farm-at-chestnut-hall/.

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