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 Friday, April 17 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 […]

Thoroughbred Charities of America is proud to feature the Illinois Equine Humane Center, a longtime partner and a 2025 TCA grant recipient. Since 2008, ILEHC has worked to improve the welfare of horses across Illinois through hands-on rescue, thoughtful rehabilitation, and responsible placement.   A Mission Built on Care and Responsibility   ILEHC was founded […]

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced 16 October that as part of its plan for continued growth and longevity, it has formed a strategic partnership with the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).   Under the new partnership, TCA will contribute its administrative capability and long-standing industry experience, while IFAR’s global remit […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Griffin Johnson and Zoe Cadman will co-host Thoroughbred Charities of America’s Bash at the Breeders’ Cup presented by Churchill Downs Incorporated on Friday, October 31 at the Del Mar Hilton in Del Mar, Cal. The evening will offer savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and an opportunity to bid on extraordinary items […]