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EXISTING RETIREMENT PROGRAMS<br />

In 2010 and early 2011,the NTRA’s Safety and Integrity Alliance conducted a survey to evaluate<br />

the extent and types of support that Thoroughbred racetracks provide to organizations that retrain<br />

and/or re-home former racehorses.<br />

The survey showed that tracks in the U.S. and Canada contributed approximately $3 million in<br />

equine retirement and retraining organizations over the past three years, with the prediction that<br />

contribution will increase through new programs.<br />

In total, the NTRA’s Safety and Integrity Alliance identified more than 1,000 organizations that<br />

provide adoption and retraining for all different types of horses.<br />

Programs identified included cooperative efforts between tracks, owners and horsemen, as well<br />

as jockeys and racing fans.<br />

Additionally, the survey identified industry organizations that support racehorse retraining or<br />

retirement organizations, including: The Jockey Club, which offers a check-off for owners<br />

registering their horses and makes an annual contribution of $200,000; Thoroughbred Charities<br />

of America; Blue Horse Charities, which offers a a check-off through the Fasig-Tipton<br />

Thoroughbred auction company; and Keeneland and Oak Tree Racing Foundations<br />

(Source: Peggy Hendershot, “Thoroughbred Racing’s Equine Aftercare Programs and<br />

Services,” April 29, 2011. Unpublished National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA)<br />

report prepared for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA))<br />

California Retirement Management Account (CARMA)<br />

Every racetrack in California participates in CARMA, which assists Thoroughbred retirement<br />

facilities in the state. CARMA receives funding via a state law that authorizes a .03 percent<br />

deduction from purses to support facilities that provide retirement/retraining programs.<br />

Participation trends above 80 percent. Of note, owners must opt-out of the program.<br />

Racetracks in California are required to conduct a series of annual charity racing days, where the<br />

tracks designate specific recipients. Additionally, most tracks have forged relationships with<br />

retirement organizations and provide direct funding.<br />

(Source: Peggy Hendershot, “Thoroughbred Racing’s Equine Aftercare Programs and<br />

Services,” April 29, 2011. Unpublished National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA)<br />

report prepared for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA))<br />

CANTER: The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-<strong>Racehorses</strong><br />

CANTER, which helps racehorses find new careers by connecting buyers and sellers through<br />

online sale postings, coordinates listings from affiliates in the following states/regions:

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