Aust initiative aims to “Reset” racehorses into new careers
Racing Victoria’s new program will provide support for those horses that have good prospects but have not been successful in transitioning to a second career outside racing.
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Global thoroughbred industry making progress in racehorse aftercare
“We don’t need to bend to the will of activists, but we do need to make sure that we match the reasonable expectations of ordinary people.”
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Welfare strategy hailed as a privotal moment for British racing
The Horse Welfare Board’s proposal for collective lifetime responsibility envisions traceability across the lifetime of each horse bred for racing.
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Australian racing industry has failed retired racehorses – report
“For the most part, the industry’s failure appears to be the product of chronic inattention rather than deliberate disregard.”
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$3.4 million for groups helping OTTBs
74 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations to receive grants from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
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OTTB groups get $225K for racehorse rehab and retraining
ASPCA’s Rescuing Racers Initiative helps out nine rescue groups.
Read more“Jobs for OTTBs” highlighted with Tatts eventing prize
Godolphin aims to encourage riders to see the potential of former racehorses in all equestrian disciplines.
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Racehorse welfare: “Aftercare cannot be an afterthought”
“The horses we breed give us such pleasure, and they deserve a good life from cradle to grave. Aftercare is non-negotiable.”
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Racing leaders getting together on thoroughbred aftercare
Welfare of former racehorses, their retraining and aftercare, in spotlight at international conference.
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Safety with horses focus of Aust national conference
People.Horses.Culture conference in Adelaide suitable for “anyone who supervises interactions between horses and people”.
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“Special” Windsor for Queen with top show horse’s retirement ceremony
2017 Supreme champion Barbers Shop to bow out at Queen’s own show.
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OTTBs to play part in new DNA test to identify racehorse fracture risk
New test will provide a breakthrough in managing the risks associated with fracture in racehorses.
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Loss of eventing horse LV Hat Trick at NZ event
Mishap between jumps claims life of thoroughbred gelding.
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Zenyatta’s son in race for America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred
Cozmic One is the first foal of famous racemare Zenyatta – now he’s going on to a new career as a jumper.
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Extra boost for OTTB racehorses as Jockey Club adds breeding fee
Fee of $35 by The Jockey Club on mares bred will go toward racehorse aftercare programs.
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US retirement for equine “Racing Warriors” who weathered Puerto Rico hurricanes
Long trip over for Sweetlandofliberty and Rodriguito, who have joined The Exceller Fund’s Racing Warriors program.
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Ex-racehorse Caymans keeps his one eagle eye on the birds
One-eyed former racehorse Caymans has been retrained as a falconry horse.
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Valor honored for his long police career after retiring from racing
“Valor has served with distinction his entire career at the sheriff’s office, and everyone who has worked with him has been honored and thankful to do so,” said Sergeant Chris Laster.
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Racehorse aftercare reaches new level in Australia’s NSW
Equestrian property bought for racehorse retraining; ban on sending horses to slaughter to be ratified.
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Racing to help OTTBs: PETA drives funding for thoroughbred aftercare
Horse racing bettors given an option to donate a portion of their winnings to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
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