TCA announced today the appointment of Torie Gladwell, Jason Loutsch, and Cathy Shircliff to its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled that Torie, Jason, and Cathy have joined our board and I look forward to working with them,” said Mike McMahon president of TCA. “They each bring unique skill sets, new ideas, and most importantly, […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today that grants totaling nearly $783,000 were awarded this year. 83 grant applications were received during the organization’s annual grant cycle. Ultimately, 74 organizations were approved for a grant including 49 aftercare organizations, 17 backstretch and farm worker programs, four equine-assisted therapy organizations, three Thoroughbred incentive […]

Iowa HART is a Thoroughbred adoption organization that helps to transition Thoroughbreds retiring from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino onto their second careers. A collaboration between the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, HART offers a peaceful, […]

Thoroughbred Charities of America grantee, Blue Grass Farms Charities (BGFC) is making a difference for the horsemen of Central Kentucky. Since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, food has been the number one requested need by horsemen. BGFC’s Food Distribution Manager Bob Baney makes weekly visits to area farms, racetracks and training facilities to distribute […]

Thoroughbred Charities of America’s recent Bid on the Bluegrass Auction raised more than $33,000 with nearly 1,000 bids placed on 65 items.  The funds raised will be granted to approved charities working to support Thoroughbreds and their caretakers.   The online auction offered unique, Kentucky-themed items and experiences including memorabilia associated with many 2022 Kentucky […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host Bid on the Bluegrass, an online auction of unique, Kentucky-themed items and experiences including memorabilia associated with many 2022 Kentucky Derby starters. Bid on the Bluegrass is set to open on Thursday, May 5 at 9 a.m. and will conclude on Saturday, May 7 at 9 […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that the 32nd Annual Stallion Season Auction is now underway. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. Bidding on over 200 stallion seasons from 16 states began today on Starquine.com and will continue through Friday, January 7 with staggered ending times beginning at […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor Jen Roytz with the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award and Our Mims Retirement Haven with the Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award at the 32nd Annual Stallion Season Auction’s ‘Tis the Season Celebration on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Grand Reserve in Lexington, Ky. The […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that the 32nd Annual Stallion Season Auction will begin on Wednesday, January 5 and conclude on Sunday, January 9. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. The fundraiser opens with an online auction of stallion seasons at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5 […]

Thoroughbred Charities of America will host Bash at the Breeders’ Cup on Friday, November 5 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Hilton in Del Mar, Calif. The outdoor event  will feature live music, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a live auction of racing memorabilia and experiences. The Hilton is directly across the street from […]