Aftercare Allies

Q&A with FLTAP

Where is Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) based? FLTAP is located on the grounds of Finger Lakes Racetrack in Farmington, New York. Finger Lakes Race Track is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Rochester, NY. We are the first and only Thoroughbred adoption program located on the grounds

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Q&A with TROT

What does TROT stand for? Commonly referred to as TROT, Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa Inc is a Florida nonprofit organization and 501(c)(3) that specializes in Thoroughbred aftercare. How did your program begin? The organization started out as Thunder Bay Horse Rescue in September 2003. In 2009, the organization’s leadership changed.

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Q&A with RVR Horse Rescue

I was able to speak with Kelly at RVR Horse Rescue recently to learn more about this OTTB group in Florida. 1. Where is RVR Horse Rescue based? RVR Horse Rescue is based in Plant City, Florida, which is east of Tampa. 2. How did your program begin? Shawn Jayroe,

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Q&A with After the Races

How did your program begin? After the Races began in the fall of 2010. It was brought to my attention that there was a growing need for capable rehabilitation facilities to help with retiring racehorses in transition. At the time I was leasing a farm and doing some boarding and

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Q&A with This Old Horse

Where is This Old Horse based?Our home base is in Hastings, Minnesota, located within the greater metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul.  We have seven other farms we manage in the area.  Our foster network expands throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. How did your program begin?In 2012, This Old Horse was founded to

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Q&A with The Foxie G Foundation

Where is Foxie G based? It is based at the Summer Wind Farm in Union Bridge, Maryland. How did this rescue group begin? Foxie G Foundation began on September 14, 2012, in honor of the memory of a racehorse named Foxie G. What makes your program unique? In addition to

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