One. Helping Many.

Thoroughbred
Charities of
America

TCA provides grants to approved nonprofit organizations that work to support Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.

Erin Halliwell

TCA Appoints Four New Directors

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today the appointment of Morgan Richardson, Liam O’Rourke, Dan Metzger, and Jesse Ullery to its Board of Directors. “Many thanks to Lesley Campion, who did a great job of chairing the TCA nominations committee,” said Mike McMahon president of TCA.  “We have four great new board […]

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TCA Receives Bequest From the Cathy D. Perry Trust

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America is honored to receive a generous bequest from the Cathy D. Perry Trust. The bequest was presented to TCA board members and staff by Cathy’s son Brandon Perry and daughter-in-law Diannah Perry in the winner’s circle at Saratoga Racecourse earlier in August. Cathy was a devoted mother to […]

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TCA to Host Bid on the Bluegrass Online Auction

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host Bid on the Bluegrass, an online auction of unique, Kentucky-themed items and experiences including halters worn by many 2023 Kentucky Derby contenders. Bid on the Bluegrass is set to open on Thursday, May 4 at 9 a.m. and will conclude on Saturday, May 6 at […]

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TCA Named Charitable Beneficiary of the Derby Dozen Handicapping Event

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America has been named the charitable beneficiary of the Derby Dozen handicapping event, presented by In the Money, to be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky. on Thursday, May 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. ET. Professional handicappers Peter Fornatale, Jonathon Kinchen, and Maggie Wolfendale-Morley will […]

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Flightline Leads TCA Stallion Season Auction Roster

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America’s Stallion Season Auction presented by Mt. Brilliant will begin Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 9 a.m. and run through Friday, Jan. 6, with staggered closing times starting at 4:30 p.m. ET.  Nearly 200 seasons will be available for online bidding on Equiring.com.  Select seasons to Constitution, Flightline, Good Magic, […]

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TCA to Honor Maggi Moss and Second Stride

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor Maggi Moss with the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award and Second Stride with the Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award at the 33rd Annual Stallion Season Auction and ‘Tis the Season Celebration presented by Mt. Brilliant on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Grand Reserve in […]

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Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation to Sponsor TCA’s Stallion Season Auction

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming 33rd Annual Stallion Season Auction to be held Wednesday, January 4 – Sunday, January 8, 2023. “We greatly appreciate the support of Mt. Brilliant,” said Erin Halliwell executive director of TCA. […]

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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Launches the Second Annual Race to Give

Lexington, Ky.:  Hagyard Equine Medical Institute and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) enthusiastically announce the second year of the “Race to Give,” an online giving and awareness campaign running from October 7 – November 12 in support of Thoroughbred aftercare, with the RaceToGive.org website as its central hub. “2022 marked Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s 146th […]

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TCA to Host Bash at the Breeders’ Cup

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host Bash at the Breeders’ Cup on Friday, November 4 at the Grand Reserve in the Distillery District of downtown Lexington, Ky. The fundraising event will feature signature cocktails, Southern cuisine, live music, and a live auction of racing memorabilia and experiences. Tickets are available here. […]

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TCA Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the flagship program of the Retired Racehorse Project. TCA’s commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track has […]

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