Thoroughbred Adoption
& Rescue Organizations
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Retired Racehorse Project (RRP)
RRP exists to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in equestrian sports and serving the farms, trainers, and organizations that transition them.
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CANTER
A unique affiliation of 501 (c)(3) nonprofit
organizations dedicated to providing retiring racehorses with
opportunities for new careers after the finish line.
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New Vocations
Standing
in the gap for retired racehorses providing a safety-net
through
rehabilitation, education, & placement iIn qualified,
caring homes. Over 1,800 have been placed since New Vocations
was founded!
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www.equamore.org |
The Equamore Foundation was established "for the
love of horses".
It is a non-profit
organization supported entirely by donations and volunteers. |
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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
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The Exceller Fund is an Internet group that raises money to rescue Thoroughbred horses who would otherwise be sent to slaughter. We do this in memory of Exceller - a racing legend on two continents - who died an untimely and undignified death in Sweden. |
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Thoroughbred Charities of America ("TCA"), is the largest non-profit organization of the Thoroughbred industry. TCA's sole mission is to raise money for distribution to over 150 organizations in Thoroughbred rescue, retirement, retraining, research, education, backstretch and therapeutic riding programs.
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The major goal of "Old Friends"
is to draw attention to retired Thoroughbred athletes by promoting
famous racehorses that are no longer in service.
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The purpose of this resource is
to highlight OTTBs in the hopes that more people will recognize
the value in owning an OTTB. This resource is part of a marketing
program for off-track thoroughbreds (OTTBs)
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Thoroughbred and Pedigree Research Sites
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Free pedigree look up for Thoroughbreds and
Quarter horses. Also, fee based services.
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Jockey Club look up for pedigree and race records.
Small fees.
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www.calracing.com |
Register for free and watch racing videos. Type in a horse's name and you will get a list of videos to watch for free.
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www.equinevision.com |
Equine Vision Virtual Stallion Guide - Stallions are showcased
with 360-degree photography, conformation videos, past performance
race footage and directory-style stallion pages.
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thoroughbredchampions.com |
News, biographies and photos of
Thoroughbreds.
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www.thoroughbredtimes.com |
Thoroughbred Times Interactive Stallion Guide and current news.
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www.bloodlines.net |
Bloodlines Net provides pedigrees, family tables
and racing results for Thoroughbred horses
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www.classicbloodlines.com |
CLASSIC BLOODLINES.COM is an extraordinary foundation from which to research the modern Thoroughbred, traveling
backwards, forwards and sideways, via the best horses of each generation, creating a springboard to breed great horses in the future.
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https://www.equibase.com |
Official race entries and race results.
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https://www.chef-de-race.com/
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DOSAGE:
PEDIGREE & PERFORMANCE explained. Do the Tutorial to
learn more.
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www.letitride.com |
Worldwide Horse Racing Search -
Locate Web Sites, Photos, or Classic Bloodlines
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https://finalturn.com/ |
Your Thoroughbred Racing Community!
Forums...Discussions... Contests...Amazon.com...Games...
Prizes...
Brisnet.com... Guests...Chat...and
MORE!
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www.horsesites.com |
A portal to Thoroughbreds online.
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https://hellohorse.com/ |
North American Thoroughbred Society |
Report or Search for Stolen Horses |
www.netposse.com |
Read NetPosse's January newsletter that tells the story of Scout who was stolen in Georgia.
Brandy and Honky Tonk are still missing. Read their story on our Web site as well. |
Books & Magazines
& Newspapers |
"After
the Finish Line -
The Race to End Horse
Slaughter in America"
by
Bill Heller
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"After
the Finish Line - The Race to End Horse Slaughter in America"
by Bill Heller tells you what really happens. . . After the Finish Line! 50,000
horses are slaughtered annually in America! This book should be read
by all those who really care about horses. Highly
recommended by Elizabeth."Read this book
and you will know why we started Bits & Bytes Farm but be sure
to have several boxes of tissues at hand." - Elizabeth
Wood
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Raceday by
Max Watman takes you on a tour of the greatest American tracks
to meet legendary horses in their most exciting races. Highly
recommended by Elizabeth. |
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Smarty Jones: Forever a
Champion is the only authorized biography of the
great racehorse, Smarty Jones. Highly recommended by Elizabeth. |
"Photographing
and
"Videoing" Horses
Explained" -
Digital and Film
by Charles Mann
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A good book to read for photographing horses. |
www.bloodhorse.com
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Horse racing and breeding news updated several
times daily. The Blood-Horse Interactive is the Web's leading
site for information about Thoroughbred racing and breeding. |
.thoroughbreddailynews.com
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The TDN is the Wall Street Journal for the Thoroughbred
industry worldwide - it is its leading daily information source.
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www.thoroughbredtimes.com
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Daily news and information from the world of
Thoroughbred racing.
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Eventing Web Sites |
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Eventing News USA is an online
magazine focused on the olympic equestrian sport of three day
eventing. |
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The Official Web site of the United States Eventing
Association - USEA |
www.eventers.com.au |
Australian Eventer - Find a suitable equine partner. We guide you through finding a perfect Australian eventer. |
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www.sustainabledressage.net |
A great Web site with animations on how bits work. |
Nutrition |
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Buckeye feeds |