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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

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.
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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation2 days ago
We had a wonderful Hayride with Horses event at Chestnut Hall in Kentucky. The day was filled with fun, festivities, and most importantly happy horses! Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event special.

TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall, Horse Country
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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation3 days ago
ISO: Winter blankets for The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation herd🐴
Do you have a gently used medium and heavy weight winter turnout blanket you'd like to donate? We're currently looking for several 78-82" blankets. Donations are eligible for a gift in kind tax deduction. ❤️
Horses like Don Derek, who recently arrived from the Caribbean thanks to Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc., will thank you.🐴
Email: liz@trfinc.org for more details.
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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation4 days ago
HUGE thank you to Kendra Scott for their give back event over the weekend to benefit the TRF programs and herd. Special thank you to our Florida Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy deCavaignac, for attending and helping spread the word about us!
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"Their bond is something truly special- Teddy has become Walt's guardian, and in doing so, he's given us all a beautiful reminder of the powerful connections horses can form."- Stacie

Adoption highlight- Mighty Tuff, a retired Thoroughbred now affectionately called “Teddy,” found a remarkable new role when he arrived at Renaissance Farm in Maryland. He quickly connected with Walt, farm owner Stacie Nichols’ horse, who has narcolepsy and sometimes collapses unexpectedly into sleep- a condition that most other horses didn’t understand. But Teddy did. Every time Walt drifted off, Teddy stood guard, calmly reassuring the other horses and creating a safe space for his new friend.

Consider giving to our holiday fund in support of horses like Teddy: https://donorbox.org/trf-holiday-2024
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