Sponsor a former racehorse
Most of the horses at TRF sustained career-ending injuries on the racetrack. While they are healthy and happy charging around the fields with their pasture-mates, they are not able to withstand the rigors of steady riding. At TRF, all horses are given permanent, dignified retirement for the rest of their lives; and that is where YOU come in.
At a time when the sports pages are filled with stories of professional athletes retiring after long and successful careers many of us cannot help but be struck by the sad comparison to the future that awaits thousands of professional equine athletes that have given their all to the sport of racing.
Sponsors receive a personalized packet about their selected horse. Depending on the facility, you may even be able to join us at an Open Barn and give your horse carrots in person. They make great gifts to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions, and we can mail a packet directly to the recipient of your choice. We also offer a “special kid-friendly” sponsorship packet for children! Check out our level break down at the bottom of the page for more information.
Each level receives its own personalized packet and updates. Please look over the levels to see which one is right for you! Want to make a donation, but aren’t quite ready to commit to the friendship levels? No worries, any donation made towards to the Sponsorship Program, will go right to the horses!
Compassionate Friend: $250
– Annual update with paper framed photograph- upon renewal
– 5-generation pedigree
– Complete race record
– Certificate of sponsorship
– TRF sticker
Esteemed Friend: $500
Everything above, plus:
– Locket with horsehair (please allow time for hair to be gathered and packaged)
– Two updates via email, paper upon request only
– TRF Magnet
Forever Friend: $1,000
Everything above, plus:
– TRF hat
Four Seasons Friend: $2,500
Everything above, plus:
– Leather halter-style keychain with customized brass nameplate of your horse
– Updates throughout the year- including photo, as farm managers send them
– Local sponsors (to approved farms only) can have a yearly visit upon request and pending visitation guidelines of the farm or facility.
Children’s Sponsorship $250
– “Child-friendly” sponsorship certificate
– Plush stuffed Thoroughbred toy.
– 5-generation pedigree and race record
– Hand-written note from your “horse”, photos emailed to parents/donor
Mailing addresses of recipients must be provided, or packets will be mailed to the donor.
Sponsors of Chestnut Hall horses may schedule farm tours as they wish through Horse Country.