LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming 33rd Annual Stallion Season Auction to be held Wednesday, January 4 – Sunday, January 8, 2023. “We greatly appreciate the support of Mt. Brilliant,” said Erin Halliwell executive director of TCA. […]

Lexington, Ky.:  Hagyard Equine Medical Institute and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) enthusiastically announce the second year of the “Race to Give,” an online giving and awareness campaign running from October 7 – November 12 in support of Thoroughbred aftercare, with the RaceToGive.org website as its central hub. “2022 marked Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s 146th […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host Bash at the Breeders’ Cup on Friday, November 4 at the Grand Reserve in the Distillery District of downtown Lexington, Ky. The fundraising event will feature signature cocktails, Southern cuisine, live music, and a live auction of racing memorabilia and experiences. Tickets are available here. […]

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the flagship program of the Retired Racehorse Project. TCA’s commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track has […]

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 […]