The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has accredited 37 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations in 2017, it was announced Monday. The accredited groups include 31 that were re-accredited and six that have received accreditation for the first time. The TAA, the only accrediting organization in Thoroughbred aftercare, has a network of 64 accredited organizations operating 180 facilities across the United States and Canada.
Accreditation is awarded for a two-year period, after which organizations must re-apply for accreditation. All organizations currently accredited by the TAA are eligible to receive financial grants to support the care of their Thoroughbreds. Grant applications are being reviewed for grants to be awarded by the end of the calendar year. The complete list of all 64 TAA-accredited organizations can be found here.
“Time and time again, we are reminded that the TAA accreditation process is seen as the gold standard of aftercare in the Thoroughbred industry,” said John Phillips, TAA President and owner of Darby Dan Farm. “Therefore, we recognize the immense value it brings to these organizations for going through the in-depth application process and on-site inspections. For donors, supporters and Thoroughbred fans it shows that these organizations are in fact taking care of these athletes.”
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