Retired Racehorses

In 2011, NYRA will launch an online Thoroughbred Retirement Resource Guide on
NYRA.com. The guide is designed to help owners and trainers who are looking to find a home
for their retired Thoroughbreds.
OHIO
Beulah Park
Beulah Park works with Ohio aftercare organizations CANTER Ohio and New Vocations
as needed. The track provides financial contributions, access to its backstretch for information
gathering by equine adoption representatives and three surrender stalls. The track has an
agreement with the Ohio HBPA to split costs of feed and hay when necessary. Beulah Park has
hosted events benefitting CANTER and Beulah Park horse retirement.
OKLAHOMA
Remington Park
Through legislation supported by the horse industry, the Oklahoma Horse Racing
Commission is developing a program to fund retirement and retraining for Oklahoma-bred
Thoroughbreds. The state’s racehorse owners have agreed to pay double registration fees to
support it. Remington Park will make contributions on a per-starter basis; the amount is to be
determined. Based on approximately 11,000 starters annually, the estimated contribution is
$66,000. Remington Park is affiliated with the Oklahoma Thoroughbred Retirement Program.
PENNSYLVANIA
Hollywood at Penn National Race Course
Parx Racing
Presque Isle Downs
Penn National Race Course works with New Vocations, providing financial assistance
and help with advertising and promotions. The Pennsylvania HBPA coordinates the New
Vocations program. Funding is automatic, with a $10 per-start fee deducted from purse
earnings or other pay-in fees. The track is developing a mechanism for racing fans to contribute
to the program.
Parx Racing is affiliated with Turning for Home. Parx makes an annual donation, which
is matched by the Pennsylvania THA. The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association also makes
an annual contribution. Additional funding comes from a $10 per-start fee from owners.
Jockeys also contribute $10 for a win and $5 for a second-place finish. Trainers based at PARX a
minimum of six months per year can place a horse with Turning for Home at no extra charge. In
just three years, approximately 540 horses have been taken into the program. The PTHA pays
the salary of the program administrator and PARX racing provides an office at the track.
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