The TAA is an INDUSTRY UNITED INITIATIVE The non-profjt 501(c)(3)Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits , inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. 1
FOUNDED IN 2012 BY INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP The TAA was formed by leading entities within the sport, with the goal of becoming an industry-wide initiative. Since our founding, stallion farms, owners, trainers, breeders, and racetracks have united to support aftercare as an industry. “The TAA is the essence of credibility for our sport. With the TAA the Thoroughbred industry can say in clear conscience that in fact we are taking care of these athletes after their competitive years in racing are finished.” – TAA President and Darby Dan Owner, John Phillips 2
THE TAA DIFFERENCE ACCREDIT We provide a professional and rigorous accreditation process for aftercare organizations. AWARD We provide fjnancial assistance through grants as well as in-kind services to approved aftercare organizations. INSPECT We diligently and consistently inspect our organizations and their approach to aftercare. 3
ACCREDITATION APPLICATION & SITE REVIEWS The accreditation Application is a comprehensive review The accreditation Site Review is conducted by a of the organization, medical and husbandry procedures Veterinarian or TAA representative and focuses on and plans to prove sustainability of operations. the following areas per the TAA Code of Standards: This review focuses on many areas including: • Horses: appearance and proper management • Non-profjt status • Health Care Program: vaccination, worming, dental, farrier • Length of time an organization has been operating as an aftercare organization • Nutritional Program: feed, water, forage, pasture • Financial stability • Organization Condition: fencing, pastures, paddocks, equipment • History of caring for, retraining and placing of Thoroughbreds in adoptive homes • Experience of managerial staff • Insurance compliance The TAA’s Code of Standards • Euthanasia and adopting policy and procedures and Accreditation process has been approved by the AAEP. 4
2017 TAA ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS 64 Organizations 25 States 2 Provinces 185 Facilities 6,200 Thoroughbreds 23 Accredited Organizations in 2013 42 Accredited Organizations in 2014 56 Accredited Organizations in 2015 64 Accredited Organizations in 2016 64 Accredited Organizations in 2017 5
ACCREDITED ORGANIZATIONS BY REGION WEST MID SOUTH MIDATLANTIC Los Gatos, CA Nottingham, PA CANTER California Equestrian Inc. Tampa, FL After the Races Glen Ellen, CA Cochranton, PA Glen Ellen Vocational Academy Equine Rescue of Aiken Aiken, SC Bright Futures Farm San Miguel, CA Forest, VA Heaven Can Wait Final Furlong Ocala, FL Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses Galt, CA Woodbine, MD Hope for Horses Florida TRAC Palm City, FL Days End Farm Horse Rescue Mount Shasta, CA Thurmont, MD Humanity for Horses Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds Cocoa, FL Life Horse, Inc. Van Nuys, CA Chesapeake City, MD Los Angeles Pet Rescue Peaceful Ridge Rescue Davie, FL MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Lockwood, CA Harrisburg, PA Redwings Horse Sanctuary RVR Horse Rescue Riverview, FL R.A.C.E. Fund Libertytown, MD Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue Norco, CA South Florida SPCA Homestead, FL The Foxie G Foundation Upper Marlboro, MD Square Peg Foundation Half Moon Bay, CA Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa Oldsmar, FL Thoroughbred Placement Resources Appomattox, VA Tranquility Farm Cottonwood, CA War Horses at Rose Bower MIDWEST United Pegasus Foundation San Jacinto, CA Beyond the Roses Equine Rescue Bright Emmett, MI NORTHEAST Heinesburg, VT SOUTHWEST Bowman Second Chance After the Track Pawling, NY After the Homestretch Phoenix, AZ Thoroughbred Adoption Rhame, ND Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue Chatham, NY CANTER Colorado Centennial, CO CANTER Kentucky Louisville, KY Equine Advocates Farmington, NY Equine Encore Foundation Tucson, AZ CANTER Michigan Commerce Township, MI Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program Harmony and Hope Horse Haven Rodeo, NM Friends of Ferdinand Indianapolis, IN Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Dover Plains, NY Galloping Out North Riverside, IL ReRun, Inc. East Greenbush, NY MID SOUTH Illinois Equine Humane Center Big Rock, IL Saratoga War Horse Schuylerville, NY LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers Driftwood, TX Kentucky Equine Humane Center Lexington, KY Second Chance Thoroughbreds Spencer, NY Oklahoma Thoroughbred Retirement Program Blanchard, OK Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center Lexington, KY Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saratoga Springs, NY Remember Me Rescue Burleson, TX New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Laura, OH Thoroughbred Athletes CANADA Guthrie, OK Old Friends Georgetown, KY LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society Toronto, ON Our Mims Retirement Haven Paris, KY New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society Langley, BC Out Side In Grand Haven, MI Second Stride Crestwood, KY The Exceller Fund Lexington, KY 6
THE TAA FUNDING Since its inception and initial funding, the TAA has diligently sought to meet the challenging demands of aftercare for our athletes. We have broadened our donor base and developed numerous innovative efforts to increase the much-needed financial support of our partners. Since 2012, the TAA has granted over $10.8 million to 64 accredited organizations, with more than 180 facilities across the United States and Canada. The demand greatly exceeds our ability to meet our requests for support. We will continue to explore ways with our industry stakeholders to address the funding needs of aftercare. 7
THE TAA ANNUAL EXPENDITURES Reserve Fund G & A Expense 5% 10% Direct Program Expenses Associated with the 10% Accreditation Process 75% Annual Grants 8
THE TAA FUNDING MODEL More than ever, public sensitivity to the question of “what happens to Thoroughbreds after racing” is strong and increasing. If unanswered it could be ruinous. The TAA is a legitimate and effective response. The TAA is not a charity, it is more of an insurance for your business, protecting our livelihood, our passion, our sport. Without the support of sustainable funding from key industry stakeholders, such as our stallion farms, racetracks, horsemen’s groups, sales companies, owners, trainers, foundations, sponsors, supporters and more, the TAA would not exist. The TAA funding is provided by the generosity and mindfulness of our industry stakeholders dedicated to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare. 9
INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR THE TAA Amazing achievements happen when we work together and the TAA industry stakeholders are our most valuable assets. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how the TAA can create a relationship that is perfectly tailored for you and your commitment to the Thoroughbred industry. 10
SHOWING THE INDUSTRY YOU SUPPORT AFTERCARE As a sustainable funder, the TAA will provide you, your farm, racing stable or business with recognition year-round. While the TAA has multiple channels to promote your participation, we are open to ideas you may have as well. • Inclusion on TAA website and TAA marketing materials • Exposure through TAA social media and press activities You can also show your support to TAA within your • Exposure at selected TAA events marketing efforts, with our “Proud Supporter” seal on your website and marketing materials. • Recognition in the annual TAA magazine published by the Daily Racing Form 11
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