TRF’S `JESS OF ALL TRADES’ TAKES AFTERCARE MESSAGE ON THE ROAD
By Francis LaBelle Since she accepted the position of Director of Communications and Annual Fund for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in March, Jessica Paquette has brought passion and energy …
TRF’S LIFELONG FRIEND JULIE BAKER TAKES HEALING ARENAS NORTH
By Francis LaBelle Julie Baker has been a great friend to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and many of its horses since she founded Healing Arenas in Escalon, California, seven …
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Opens New Sanctuary Farm near Louisville, KY
April 6, 2021 For Immediate Release …
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Work Together to Provide Vaccines for Thousands of Horses in Need
March 2021 Contact: Jessica Paquette For Immediate Release jessica@thoroughhbredretirement.org Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health work together to provide vaccines for thousands of horses in need Louisville, …
THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT FOUNDATION TO PREMIER TRF SECOND CHANCES EXHIBIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIKEN THOROUGHBRED RACING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
March 19, 2021 …
AS ANNIVERSARY NEARS, LOWELL, EVANS STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
By Francis LaBelle John Evans, the Equine Program Director for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Second Chances Program at the Lowell Correctional Institution (LCI) in Ocala, Florida, was having a …
Horses Helping Horses
TRF Horseshoe Drive: March 2022 What do I do? Collect your USED Horseshoes… don’t throw them away! Drop them off (in a bag or bucket) at Rick Schosberg’s Barn (Belmont …
Tackroom
Tackroom is a sweet mare that was rescued in a group effort. She was foaled May 11, 2000 in Kentucky. She now resides at our TRF Sanctuary Farm in Front …
Canora
Canora is a sweet mare that was rescued in a group effort. She was foaled February 27, 2000 in Ontario. This girl resides at our TRF Sanctuary Farm in Front …
TRF Second Chances Juvenile Program Launches in Ocala, Florida
Virtual Live-streaming Event Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Program to the Public For Immediate Release February 18, 2021 Contact: Jennifer Stevens jennifer@thoroughbredretirement.org Ocala, FL – (February 23, 2021) Building on more than 35 …
WATEREE’S STAR STUDENT FOLLOWED HIS VISION TO A NEW LIFE
By Francis LaBelle Chris Griffin walked into prison in 2010, he looked at the grim view ahead and winced as the iron door slammed behind him. He had been convicted …
FOR 15 YEARS, AND FOR THIS TRIO, LOWELL HAS COME UP BIG
By Francis LaBelle (published 2015) When his son nearly lost his life to a murderous gunman, John Evans knew he had to come up big. Evelyn Cole just …
A Look Back Into 2020
Written by Fran LaBelle Horses always come first with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. That has been true since our founding in 1983 and proven by the thousands of former racehorses …
ARTIST LEN JAGODA FINDS ROOM IN HIS HEART FOR ART, HORSES AND TRF
By Francis LaBelle Len Jagoda had every intention of pursuing art as his life’s work. He knew he had talent, which was confirmed when he was awarded a scholarship …
A Note This Holiday Season
At this special time of year when we reflect on the past months, we’re reminded of all the kindness we’ve experienced over the year and recognize how much we have …