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After The Finish Line December Newsletter

Dec 01, 2011

Happy Holidays from After the Finish Line! This month we have special presents for the rescue organizations. ATFL is sending surprise Holiday donations to 24 rescue organizations to show our appreciation for their commitment to the Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in their care. READ MORE

Gulfstream Park Offers VIP Fan Experience to Benefit Aftercare Program

Nov 30, 2011

Gulfstream Park has announced a new opportunity for racing fans to get a behind-the-scenes experience at the racetrack and also help raise money for Thoroughbred after-care. READ MORE

Unwanted Horse Coalition Operation Gelding Offers More Clinics

Nov 30, 2011

The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s [UHC] Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 276 stallions to date. READ MORE

A Stable Influence – Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Second Chance Program

Nov 30, 2011

There is no Social Security or Medicare for thoroughbred horses that reach the end of their racing careers; just a few years ago, their end would probably have come at a slaughterhouse. READ MORE

Retired Thoroughbreds Part of Fort Laudersdale’s Finest

Nov 30, 2011

In the shadows of downtown Fort Lauderdale – tucked neatly off U.S. 1 and bordering the charming neighborhood of Victoria Park – four police officers lead their retired thoroughbreds out of a small, quaint barn. READ MORE

UHVRC Marks Third Year Donating Vaccinations

Nov 30, 2011

More than 8,100 rescued and retired horses have been vaccinated against dangerous diseases through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a veterinary assistance program supported by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and Merck Animal Health. READ MORE

Unwanted Horse Coalition Speaker Program Educates Nationwide

Nov 30, 2011

The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s [UHC] National Speaker Program has been in operation since early 2009 with approximately 120 speakers in the database. This program provides equine events around the country with UHC volunteers to speak about the issue of unwanted horses and what it means to “Own Responsibly”. READ MORE

Rerun Fall Newsletter

Nov 30, 2011

ReRun has just been awarded a grant of $35,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® to launch our -- Transitioning Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds‖ Project. The funds will be used to hire skilled riders who will work intensively with the horses at our New Jersey and New York foster farms. READ MORE

Old Friends and ReRun Receive ASPCA Grants

Nov 23, 2011

Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Kentucky and New Jersey-based ReRun, a Thoroughbred adoption agency, received grants from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). READ MORE

Days End Farm Horse Rescue Announces Holiday Celebration

Nov 23, 2011

Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. will be having its Holiday Party Celebration! Festivities will be held on December 3, from 6 pm to 11 pm at Turf Valley, located in Ellicott City, Maryland. READ MORE