Brook Hill Retirement Center- An Aftercare Ally
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jo Anne Miller, Executive Director of Brook Hill Retirement. This aftercare program is a testament to the power of horses and humans working together. Read on to learn more about this organization. Where is Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses based? Brook
ReRun- An Aftercare Ally
I spoke with Lisa Molloy, Program Director at ReRun, to learn more about this Thoroughbred aftercare program. In addition to her role at ReRun, Lisa also was appointed by the New York State Racing Commission to their new Racehorse Aftercare Funding Advisory Committee. Where is ReRun based? Rerun is based
Alberta Thoroughbred Aftercare
Recently, I spoke with the President, Deanna Patton, and Vice President, Amanda Bennett about Alberta Thoroughbred Aftercare Society. Keep reading to learn more about their program. How did Alberta Thoroughbred Aftercare begin? ATAS was founded in 2021 by a group of committed owners, breeders, and backstretch workers, who sought to
Our Mims Retirement Haven
Recently, I had the opportunity to learn more about Our Mims, a Thoroughbred aftercare program. Learn more about them via this interview, and then (if you can) schedule a visit! Where is Our Mims Retirement Haven based? Our Mims is located in Paris, Kentucky, on a 42 acre farm owned
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
What was the inspiration to found Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga? The inspiration for founding Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) came when Dr. Erin Christopher-Sisk and her husband, Jim Sisk, recognized the limited options available for injured racehorses after their careers ended. Their own horses, George and DW, had sustained career-ending
James River Horse Foundation
In addition to the safe and secure retirement of Wasabi Ventures horses, Wasabi Aftercare focuses on educating the public about the post-racing lives of Thoroughbreds in general. This month I am pleased to introduce everyone to the James River Horse Foundation. I spoke with Debby Dunham, President of their board.