Junior Hunter rider Abigail Gass and Raines Gammon, competing in the Thoroughbred Jumpers, have earned the 2025 TAKE2 Junior Rider Award, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), in their respective divisions.   “We are proud to celebrate the TAKE2 Junior Rider Champions, Abigail and Raines, and their remarkable partnerships with their Thoroughbreds,” said Erin […]

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Churchill Downs will host Thoroughbred Aftercare Day, and TCA is proud to be part of this important event. It is a day that combines the excitement of racing with a spotlight on aftercare, showcasing the incredible work being done for retired racehorses.   Event Details: Aftercare Organizations Showcase Meet the […]

At Thoroughbred Charities of America, we are committed to supporting Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them. Few organizations embody that mission as beautifully as The Square Peg Foundation.   Square Peg offers recreational, vocational, and educational supports to the neurodiverse community, with a focus on autism and trauma. Their partners in this mission […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today that grants totaling over $1.1 million were recently awarded to 98 organizations. The organizations approved for a grant include 63 aftercare organizations, 24 backstretch and farm worker programs, seven equine-assisted therapy organizations, three Thoroughbred incentive programs, and one research organization. Grant recipients can be found […]

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the banner event of the RRP. TCA provides exceptional commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, which […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today the appointment of Ben Bernhard, Shannon Griffin, and Mandy Pope to its Board of Directors.   The three newly elected directors join current board members Carrie Brogden, Lesley Campion (vice president), Marette Farrell (secretary), Torie Gladwell, Marshall Gramm (treasurer), Ryan Mahan, Mike McMahon (president), Dan […]

At Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), we are dedicated to supporting the retirement, retraining, and rehoming of Thoroughbred racehorses, ensuring that these incredible athletes receive the second chances they deserve. One of the remarkable organizations that embodies this mission is After The Races, based in Elkton, Maryland.   Founded to provide retired racehorses with the […]

Louisville, KY — To celebrate Sandman being in the 151st Kentucky Derby and to highlight the importance of taking care of Thoroughbreds after their racing careers, Ken Freirich wanted to do something big for the heart and soul of the sport: the horses.   On Thursday, May 1, the 8th race at Churchill Downs is […]

At Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), our mission is to support organizations dedicated to the welfare of Thoroughbreds and the individuals who care for them. One of our 2024 grant recipients, After The Races NY, exemplifies this commitment by providing retiring racehorses with a safe transition into second careers.   The Founder’s Vision The heart […]

As breeding season kicks into high gear, it’s the perfect time to highlight an organization dedicated to ensuring a bright future for retired broodmares. Mareworthy Charities, a 2024 Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) grantee, provides retired mares with the care, support, and opportunities they deserve after their breeding careers.   The Founding of Mareworthy Charities […]