LEXINGTON, Ky. — Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today the appointment of Christian Erickson, Jonathan Green, and Gary Mandella to its Board of Directors.  Mike McMahon was reappointed president, Marette Farrell was named vice-president, Shannon Griffin was named secretary, and Marshall Gramm was reappointed treasurer.   They join current TCA Directors Ben Bernhard, Carrie […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – California-based Thoroughbred owner and breeder, Shannon McAnally Griffin, niece of Hall of Fame Trainer Ronald McAnally, has made a leadership gift of $50,000 to Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) in support of the organization’s 2026 grantmaking. TCA provides annual grants to approved charities working to offer health and human services to backstretch and […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Philanthropist and racehorse owner, Ken Freirich has pledged to make a leadership gift of $10,000 to TCA via Gallop for Good and will also match donations up to $2,500 for two TCA grantee charities, Second Stride and New Vocations. Celebrated on Saturday, June 27, Gallop for Good is an online, national day […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – To help raise awareness and funds for Thoroughbred aftercare, Ken Freirich, racehorse owner and philanthropist, has generously donated an exclusive Kentucky Derby and Oaks Package to Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). The package is being offered via an online auction through Tuesday, April 21 at 5 […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has received a generous grant from an anonymous donor to provide backpacks and school supplies for children of backstretch workers across the country. More than 2,500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies will be distributed to school-aged children.   “A generous donor approached TCA with the goal […]

As a 2025 grant recipient of Thoroughbred Charities of America, TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter & Jumper Program continues to create meaningful pathways for retired racehorses.   This week, industry stakeholders pledged $35,000 in prize money to support a new series of TAKE2 Thoroughbred Classics at the Kentucky Horse Park.   This initiative was championed by TCA […]

We are proud to highlight Win Place Home, a 2025 TCA grant recipient.   Win Place Home, Inc. is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping former racehorses transition smoothly into life after racing. Located in Canyon Country, just north of Santa Anita, the organization provides a quiet, structured environment where Thoroughbreds can decompress, rebuild […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America’s annual Stallion Season Auction presented by the Goodman Family is underway and runs through Friday, Jan. 9, with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m. ET.  Nearly 170 seasons including Army Mule, Life is Good, Flightline, and McKinzie will be available for online bidding […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor Ken Freirich with the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award and the Delaware Horsemen’s Assistance Fund with the Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award at the 36th Annual Stallion Season Live Auction and Celebration presented by The Goodman Family on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 5:30 […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that the Goodman Family has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming 36th Annual Stallion Season Auction to be held Wednesday, January 7 – Sunday, January 11, 2026. The Goodman Family owns the historic Mt. Brilliant Farm in Lexington, Ky.   “We are deeply […]