Second Careers for Off The Track Thoroughbreds

When racehorses retire, many find a second career. Assistant trainer Kelsey Berndt seeks new homes for off the track thoroughbreds and explains the process in this video. To contact Kelsey visit her Facebook page. To donate to This Old Horse aftercare program visit here. To donate to Koch Thoroughbred Transformations, a Minnesota-based aftercare program or […]

Minnesota Racing Commission Awards $46,000 for Racehorse Repurposing and Retirement

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SHAKOPEE, Minn. (October 20, 2017) – The Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) authorized disbursement of $46,000 to three 501(c)(3) non-profit racehorse adoption, retirement and repurposing organizations at its August meeting. The recipients include: Bowman Second Chance Thoroughbred Adoptions, This Old Horse and Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program. These new funds were generated by legislation passed in […]