A quick recap before I get to the update: Frost Warrior was purchased at OBS October 2019 yearling sale by Wasabi Ventures Stables and was trained and raced by them until November 2022. At that point, she moved to a different ownership group. In June 2023, Wasabi Aftercare Fund (then

My Pal Jerry is a retiree, who we have been following since before our official aftercare program even began! He raced for Wasabi Ventures Stables from September 2017 through October 2018. He transitioned into off-track life with Akindale Horse Rescue. Over the past few years, Jessie and Jerry have been

This month I spoke with the team at Second Stride to learn more about their TAA- and TCA- accredited program. Read on to learn more! Where is Second Stride based? Second Stride is located in Prospect, Kentucky, just east of Louisville. How did your program begin? Second Stride was started

Okay, I Love Horses Day actually was yesterday, but today is recap day! The history Starting in March 2022, Wasabi Aftercare Fund celebrated Shamrock Kid Day. On March 17th, we honored Shamrock, who suffered a fatal injury during morning training. While the loss was painful, the loss also provided the

A little Boots (JC Bootleggin Posse) update since we last spoke after his gotcha day in September, when he recently completed his second show. A setback Unfortunately, shortly after we talked, he sustained a pasture injury from a fence that cut open his leg quite severely. He was taken to

In April I attended the IFAR conference in Lexington, Kentucky, and met many other individuals who work in Thoroughbred aftercare. Among them was Erin Smith, President of Friends of Ferdinand. Recently, we reconnected so that I could learn more about this organization. Where is Friends of Ferdinand based? Friends of