Thoroughbred Charities of America

Big Fame Named Thoroughbred Makeover Champion

Big Fame (Mr. Big) topped 280 entries to be named the Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, sponsored by Churchill Downs, at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Big Fame's route to the title and a $10,000 check took her through the discipline of Eventing, in which the daughter of Mr. Big out of the Western Fame mare Adopted Fame finished fourth in preliminary competition. She also participated in the Show Jumper discipline, finishing second in preliminary rounds and landing second...

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TCA To Auction Breeders' Cup Stretch Run Box

A supporter of Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has donated a Stretch Run East box at the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships to be auctioned off, the group announced via presser. The six-person box is located over the pedestrian tunnel and inside the 1/16 pole for Friday and Saturday. Bidding is currently open and will close Friday, Oct. 18 at 5:00 p.m. with all proceeds benefitting the TCA. Please go here if you wish to bid. "We greatly appreciate the Breeders' Cup box donation," said Erin Halliwell executive director of...

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Moore, Gammon Earn Take2 Junior Honors

Breanna Moore and Raines Gammon both found immediate success in their first forays in the TAKE2 Junior Rider Program, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Moore led all Junior Riders in the Hunter division of the TAKE2 Thoroughbred League, and Gammon was the high-score Junior in the Jumper division. In addition to trophies for the champions and saddle pads for the top five in each division, TAKE2 this year added a $500 award to the high-score Junior Riders. "Congratulations to Breanna and Raines for taking the top honors in the...

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Thoroughbred Charities Of America Returns As Title Sponsor For RRP TB Makeover

Thoroughbred Charities of America will return as the title sponsor for the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium the organization announced Tuesday. The Thoroughbred Makeover showcases recently-retired ex-racehorses, transitioned to new careers by trainers across North America to culminate in a four-day competition at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington annually in October. The Makeover offers 10 equestrian disciplines with over $100,000 in prize money offered; a division of competition for recently-retired broodmares returns for the second year. "The Thoroughbred Makeover has made a measurable impact on Thoroughbred...

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Thoroughbred Charities of America Awards Grants Totaling Over $1 Million in 2024

Grants totaling over $1 million were awarded by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) this year, the organization announced in a release. Eighty six organizations were approved for a grant, including 56 aftercare organizations, 21 backstretch and farm worker programs, five equine-assisted therapy organizations, three Thoroughbred incentive programs, and one research organization. Over the last 34 years, TCA has awarded more than $27 million in grants. TCA grants were bolstered this year by a bequest from late California Thoroughbred owner Nancy Messineo. Messineo was devoted to the well-being of animals, specifically horses....

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Brook Smith, Carrie Brogden Appointed to TCA Board

Brook Smith and Carrie Brogden have been appointed to the board of directors of Thoroughbred Charities of America, the organization announced Wednesday. Current directors Marette Farrell and Marshall Gramm were named secretary and treasurer, respectively. Smith is a resident of Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from Clemson University with a degree in finance, he returned to Kentucky and launched a career in the insurance industry, as a broker with his agency Smith Manus (now Acrisure) and as a partner in Lexon Insurance Group. He is a serial entrepreneur and big supporter...

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2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Final Entries Released

From 447 registered horses, 353 have made final entry into the Retired Racehorses Project's 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The RRP released statistics related to this year's group of registered horses Monday. According to the release: The average spent by trainers to acquire their Makeover candidates was $3,067. This includes direct purchase as well as adoption. A total of 109 horses, representing 24% of the registered class, were acquired in what the organization considers a non-cash transaction representing a nominal fee or non-cash...

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TCA To Host 'Bid On The Bluegrass' Online Auction, May 2-4

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host 'Bid on the Bluegrass', an online auction of unique, Kentucky-themed items and experiences, which opens on Thursday, May 2 at 9 a.m. ET and will conclude on Saturday, May 4 at 9 p.m. ET., the non-profit said in a release Wednesday. "Thanks to our generous donors, Bid on the Bluegrass offers a wide array of interesting items with a Kentucky focus," said Erin Halliwell executive director of TCA. "We have bourbon-themed items, racing memorabilia, one-of-a-kind experiences, halters worn by Kentucky Derby starters, and...

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2024 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Welcomes 396 Trainers

396 trainers have been accepted to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Announced in a release from the Retired Racehorse Project, the event, a retraining competition for recently-retired racehorses and broodmares, will be held Oct. 9-12 in Lexington, KY with over $100,000 in available prize money across 10 disciplines. "We sincerely appreciate the time and dedication it takes to transition Thoroughbreds into their next careers," said Executive Director of TCA Erin Halliwell. "We're looking forward to October where we'll see hundreds of Thoroughbreds...

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Equine Artist Robert Clark Offers Print To Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America

Equine artist Robert Clark will be offering limited run prints of a one-of-a-kind painting featuring American Pharoah and Justify with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), the non-profit said in a Friday release. The original painting sold for $18,000 at the recent TCA Stallion Season Live Auction and Celebration with all of the proceeds going to the organization. As for the prints, they are 16" x 20", numbered and signed by the artist. "We are deeply appreciative of Bob's ongoing support of TCA," said Erin...

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Cody's Wish Added to TCA Stallion Season Auction, Proceeds to Benefit Make-A-Wish

A season with a 2025 breed back to Cody's Wish (Curlin) has been added to the Thoroughbred Charities of America's (TCA) Live Auction and Celebration scheduled to run Sunday, Jan. 7, with the majority of the proceeds going to support the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, announced the TCA Saturday. The offering was donated by Godolphin in memory of Cody Dorman, the 17-year-old Kentuckian whose story and special connection with his namesake was widely beloved in and outside the industry. Any remaining proceeds will go to honoring his memory...

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Applications Open for 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, according to a Tuesday release from the Retired Racehorse Project. The application can be accessed at theRRP.org and must be completed by 5 p.m. EST Jan. 19. Accepted trainers will be announced no later than Feb. 15. Entering its 10th year at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, the Thoroughbred Makeover features competition in 10 disciplines for recently retired Thoroughbreds in their first year of retraining for a career after racing....

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