RESOURCES
"The care and advocacy for all horses and humans engaged with racing is essential in order to cultivate decisions and actions, resulting in a sport that is continually working to move forward with integrity and consistency."
– Stephanie Hronis
Beyond Racing
There is much life to experience and explore for the thoroughbred racehorses as their career at the track winds down. Throughout the United States there are organizations of all sizes that are champions of the horses as they transition to their new careers.
California Retirement Management Account
Dedicated to funding the rehabilitation, retraining and/or retirement of California-raced Thoroughbred horses.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Accredits, inspects, and awards grants to organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds.
Retired Racehorse Project
Increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing by increasing demand and supporting those that transition them.
Racehorse Ownership
Thoroughbred racehorse owners are able to engage with orgnaizations who advocate for their best interests as well as the thoroughbred racing industry as a whole. They exist on the state and national levels. Each offer benefits to the owners such as learning about responsible racehorse ownership, membership meetings, navigating regulatory requirements, clinics and more.
Thoroughbred Owners of California
Representing the interest of Thoroughbred owners in California through negotiations and public advocacy.
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Improving the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and breeders.
Safety on the Track
The safety and well-being of the thoroughbred horses is the absolute priority for our regulatory agencies that exist at the National and State levels. They ensure and enforce that all engaged in the sport are acting on the behalf of the athletes by following medication, safety, and other protocols. The NTRA prioritizes advocating for legislation to ensure the safety and viability of the the sport of horse racing.
Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority
Overseeing national, uniform integrity and safety rules for Thoroughbred racing in the United States.
Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) is the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program
California Horse Racing Board
Ensuring the integrity, viability, and safety of the California horse racing industry by regulating pari-mutuel wagering for the protection of the public, promoting horse racing, breeding, and wagering opportunities, and fostering safe racing through the development and enforcement of track safety standards and regulations for the health and welfare of all participants.
National Thoroughbred Racing Association
Increasing the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing through consensus-based leadership, legislative advocacy, safety and integrity initiatives, fan engagement and corporate partner development.
Backstretch Support
Advocacy and support for the backstretch community, our backbone, as the individuals who know the horses better than anyone in the sport, is a priority for many local and state organizations. California is fortunate to have several options for the workers and here are two of several who are ready to assist with medical and personal needs for the individuals.
California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation
Bettering the quality of life for backstretch workers by providing medical and dental care to eligible backstretch workers at California racetracks.
The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation
A charitable trust that provides, on a confidential basis, financial relief and assistance to needy members of the Thoroughbred industry and their families.