Our first farm opened in 1983 at a correctional facility in New York, where inmates participated in a nationally accredited TRF Second Chances vocational training program in equine care and stable management.
The TRF Second Chances program has since expanded to 9 states and provides an important "job" for horses whose racing-related injuries leave them unsuitable for a second career as a riding horse. The inmates learn marketable skills as well as invaluable lessons in compassion and responsibility. TRF also offers permanent retirement at 16 private farms around the country.
Nothing says love like a nuzzle from a retired Thoroughbred! 💕🐴
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the special connections that make our hearts full—between horses, humans, and the second chances that bring them together. 💖
Wishing you a day filled with love and kindness! Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at TRF! 🌹💚
If you love marketing, horses, and making a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team and help us share the incredible stories of retired Thoroughbreds 🏇💚 Apply today!
📣 The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is looking for a full-time Marketing & Communications Manager.
We are beyond proud of Julianne "Jules" Stowell, a graduate of our TRF Second Chances Program, who is thriving in the thoroughbred industry! 🏇✨
Jules’ journey, featured in the Thoroughbred Daily News, is a testament to how our program provides second chances—both for retired racehorses and the individuals who learn from them. Through dedication, hard work, and the healing power of horses, Jules has found her passion and a promising career. 💚
Her story is proof that second chances lead to incredible new beginnings—for horses and humans alike. 🐴❤️
When the winners of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, which are sponsored by Godolphin, were announced, anyone who knew the story of Julianne Stowell could not have been surprised that she won the “Newcomer Award.” It wasn't just that she was thriving as the Client Relations Manager at ...