Thoroughbred Charities of America

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TCA provides grants to approved nonprofit organizations that work to support Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program

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Created to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, T.I.P. offers incentives for competition horses, recreational horses, young riders and Thoroughbreds in a non-competitive second career as well as a Championship

ASPCA’s Right Horse Initiative

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The ASPCA’s Right Horse Initiative is a collection of equine industry and welfare professionals and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.

TAKE2

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An initiative of the New York racing industry, TAKE2 partners with USEF-rated horse shows to offer Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper divisions and year-end awards.

United Horse Coalition

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An intiative of the American Horse Council, the United Horse Coalition promotes education and options for at-risk and transitioning horses through industry collaboration.

AAEP Vet Direct Safety Net

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The Vet Direct Program is designed to help owners in need pay for emergency procedures and humane euthanasia when care is provided by an AAEP member veterinarian.

RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Volunteers Facebook Group

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If you would like to donate your time to the Retired Racehorse Project — both at the Thoroughbred Makeover and through select remote/event-based opportunities throughout the year — stay up-to-date in this Facebook group.

RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Forum

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Connect with current and former Makeover trainers and fellow Thoroughbred enthusiasts to chat about OTTBs, the Makeover, and more.