Jockey Club Initiates a Matching Funds Program to Benefit Racehorse Retirement

The Jockey Club Initiates a Matching Funds Program to Benefit Racehorse Retirement

The Jockey Club will offer a voluntary checkoff program for all North American owners and breeders who submit their foal registration applications on or after January 1.

The Jockey Club also will match the checkoff up to $200,000 with proceeds and matching funds distributed to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Thoroughbred Charities of America.

“We applaud the efforts of these two organizations through the years to retire, retrain and find suitable homes for Thoroughbred racehorses,” said Alan Marzelli, The Jockey Club president. “We are confident that the creation of this checkoff program will further those efforts and encourage others to take similar steps to ensure the well-being of our Thoroughbred athletes when their racing careers are over.”

The TCA raises funds and distributes grants to non-profit organization focused on improving conditions for horses and people in the Thoroughbred industry. The TRF works to provide humane retirement options for racehorses at the end of their career and operates vocational training in equine care to inmates at nine correctional facilities nationwide.

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