TAA Magazine 2020 Digital

FUonuitneddaPtieognasus SANCTUARY
REHABILITATION
RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:

“Because of TAA
funding, United
Pegasus Foundation
has been able to
continue providing
adoption and
retirement programs
to Thoroughbreds
coming off the track
permanently.”

Helen Meredith FOUNDED: 1994

United Pegasus is one of the first programs in the country established to rescue horses. ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 535
Helen Meredith is the founder and president of week as well as attending other local livestock San Jacinto, CA 92581
the United Pegasus Foundation, established with auctions with the goal of rescuing and providing
the mission of helping unwanted Thoroughbred safe haven for at least some of these horses. PHONE:
racehorses. Meredith, involved in racing for most (626) 773-6016
of her life, set up the nonprofit organization in She began talking to owners and trainers,
1994 upon realizing the unhappy fate of so many informing them what was happening to many MAIN CONTACT:
racehorses at the end of their racetrack careers. of their former racehorses, knowing that with Helen Meredith
financial help she could provide a retirement,
United Pegasus Foundation, one of America’s rehabilitation, and adoption program. The horses EMAIL ADDRESS:
largest and longest-running rescue programs, is came to her quickly, and within two years some [email protected]
now in its 26th year of operation. 85 Thoroughbreds were under Meredith’s loving
care. WEB ADDRESS:
Meredith recalls how it began the day she unitedpegasus.com
met a woman already involved in equine rescue In 2001, United Pegasus Foundation set up
at a Southern California auction. There they its operation in Tehachapi, Calif., but recently SOCIAL:
observed a number of Thoroughbreds – some who relocated to 20 acres in San Jacinto, Calif. Over unitedpegasus
had never raced, others who had won significant the years, the United Pegasus Foundation adop- @unitedpegasus
money for their owners – all in need of a second tion program has successfully placed numerous
chance. horses into new careers. AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
Meredith began visiting that auction every Meredith’s motto: “Hard work gets results.” 75

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War Horses SANCTUARY
at Rose Bower REHABILITATION
RETRAINING/ADOPTION

Barbara Luna TESTIMONIAL:

Virginia-bred Miss Monty, retired disabled Marine veteran Andrew King, and his 6-year-old son “Before War Horses
Arian at War Horses at Rose Bower. at Rose Bower earned
its TAA accreditation I
War Horses at Rose Bower accommodates the an old bow, suspensory, or obvious freeze-fire was honest with our
special needs of older retiring Thoroughbred marks, make no difference to the human with potential donors,
geldings. Founder and president Barbara Luna a brush and hoof pick in hand who can gain the suggesting they
is an experienced writer, horsewoman, and publi- confidence and affection of a 1,100-pound animal. look into accredited
cist who started War Horses in 2012 to return to programs, or those that
the hands-on care of racehorses after she worked War Horses is a 501 (c)(3) organization and the donors
as administrator for the Turning For Home after- requests, but does not require, a donation for themselves have
care program at Parx Racing for five years. accepting an older horse directly from the race- researched. I knew
track into its program. A veterinary evaluation prior to our
War Horses at Rose Bower is located in rural and foal papers must accompany a potential accreditation that
Virginia and works closely with racetrack retiree. we had a great,
programs such as the New York Thoroughbred responsible program,
Horsemen Association’s TAKE THE LEAD and All adopters sign contracts, pass reference but now everyone else
private owners to provide rehabilitation, retire- checks, and understand that if no longer wanted, knows, too, and the
ment, and frequent adoptions for veteran horses the horse must return to the program, although support we’ve gained
of the racing world. Many of its retirees are the goal is always to find a forever home. from the racing
stakes winners, such as Gimme Credit, Banjo industry now has been
Picker, and Hermosillo, each of whom earned “With the wonderful renewed interest in Thor- immeasurable.”
more than $600,000 while racing and enjoyed oughbreds as show and pleasure horses, these
their own Facebook pages and a large following older geldings should not be overlooked as honest, FOUNDED: 2012
of fans before coming to War Horses. been-there-done-that kinds of mounts,” Luna
said. “While 12 years of age may be old for a race- ADDRESS:
Some of the geldings work with children or horse, it’s just a new beginning for a show hunter 8367 Old Courthouse Rd.
adults who gain from the therapy that an older or Western trail horse, or even a companion to an Appomattox, VA 24522
horse can provide. Their battle scars, such as older horse lover who now wants a quieter ride or
companion that was a former star.” PHONE: (434) 352-5058

MAIN CONTACT:
Barbara Luna (215) 272-6716

WEB ADDRESS:
www.warhorsesottbs.org

SOCIAL:
warhorsesottbs
@at_horses
@warhorsesatrosebower

AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:

10

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Win Place Home REHABILITATION
RETRAINING/ADOPTION

David Potter TESTIMONIAL:

Travel Bound, a gelding by Midnight Lute, was the first horse to go through Win Place Home. He “Becoming accred-
is now enjoying a second career as a jumper with his new owner. ited with the TAA
and being a part of
Win Place Home, founded in October 2015, is partners has been the foundation of its early their community is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates success. invaluable. We are so
opportunities and hope for retired racehorses grateful to be work-
in Southern California. C.J. Marinaccio, founder and trainer, says ing with an organi-
that it is the knowledge and care for horses that zation that feels the
Win Place Home’s unique skill set allows it comes first. same way that we do:
to rehab almost any injury and to intensively Horse care is first and
retrain horses. The organization spends the “There is nothing which makes me happier foremost.”
time to assess each horse’s potential, deter- than helping animals,” Marinaccio said. “I am
mine the appropriate new lifestyle that will very passionate in my work with retired race- FOUNDED: 2015
match their skill and interest (such as trail horses and helping them to maximize their
riding, jumping, dressage, etc.), and train them potential to bring warmth and happiness to ADDRESS:
for that new career. others. 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #507
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Win Place Home focuses on the whole horse, “I have been riding since 1983 and working
retraining not just their bodies but also their with horses since 1997. I have worked with PHONE:
minds, moving them slowly away from the trainers, owners, and vets from all equine (818) 970-2596
hyperactive life of a racehorse into their unique disciplinary backgrounds and to be able to give
futures. The organization also spends time to back to these horses who have done so much for MAIN CONTACT:
ensure successful placement, with extensive us is a dream come true.” C.J. Marinaccio
interviewing and tryouts to be sure that each
horse finds its perfect match and home. Combating society’s views that racehorses WEB ADDRESS:
at the end of their racing careers are “done,” winplacehome.org
Win Place Home’s blend of broad expertise, Win Place Home brings a nurturing, disci-
deep contacts in the local racing community, plined approach to ensuring these horses have SOCIAL:
and collaborative approach with its growing a productive and successful post-racing life. winplacehome
community of supporters, donors, peers, and Win Place Home believes every horse can have @winplacehome
a great future.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:

13

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RED BRAND FENCE IS A PROUD
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Dear Fellow Horsemen,

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance magazine is an extremely important
marketing tool, both for stimulating positive public awareness of the
tireless efforts being put forth daily by our entire Thoroughbred industry
as well as the entire Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)
team’s commitment to ensuring that our Thoroughbreds are properly
taken care of upon retirement. The
magazine also acts as a stimulus reaching
current racing operations in hopes of
improving all owners’ awareness of the
feasibility of future careers for our racing
athletes and the need for proper
accreditation for our aftercare facilities.

The National HBPA, which represents
nearly 30,000 owners and trainers
across North America, feels that this
magazine provides a showcase for team
TAA’s efforts and truly highlights all
that the Thoroughbred can
achieve after its racing days are
behind them. Additionally, we understand the magazine
will play a role in helping reach out and sustain much
needed industry funding to support TAA operations.
I would ask each of you, as affiliates and members of the
National HBPA, to please make a copy of this magazine
available to as many owners, trainers, breeders and board
members as you possibly can and show your support for the TAA.

The importance of proper accreditation for aftercare facilities
and the take-home message that the productivity of a
Thoroughbred does not have to end at the track is a two-part
message we all need to continue to deliver in order to stop
the term unWanted horse.

Please join the National HBPA in support of the Thoroughbred
Aftercare Alliance and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance magazine.

Sincerely,
Eric J. Hamelback
National HBPA, Chief Executive Officer

www.HBPA.org