TAA Accredits 49 Organizations for 2025

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Oct. 24 that 49 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations have been awarded accreditation for 2025. The 49 organizations include 40 organizations that are continuing their accreditation and 9 that earned accreditation for the first time this year. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, the gold standard and only accrediting body in Thoroughbred aftercare, now has a network of 87 organizations with approximately 180 facilities in North America. The 9 organizations earning accreditation for the first time this year are: Aftercare Charles Town, Bell Run Rescue, February Star Sanctuary, Lake Fork Stables, Long Shadows Charitable Foundation, Mareworthy Charities Inc., Mountain States Retired Racehorse Rehoming, Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, and Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary. The 40 organizations that are continuing their accreditation this year are: ACTT Naturally, Inc., After The Races NY Inc., Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue, Beyond The Roses Equine Rescue and Retirement, Bowman Second Chance Thoroughbred Adoption, Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses, Inc. (Brook Hill Farm), CANTER California, Dale and Patti Shirley Equine Encore Foundation, Desert Oasis Rescue LLC., Equine Rescue of Aiken, Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Inc. (GEVA Inc.), Hidden Pond Farm, Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds (HART), Hope For Horses, Inc., Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, James River Horse Foundation, Kentucky Equine Adoption Center, LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers ("LOPE"), LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc., MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Inc., New Beginnings Thoroughbreds, Inc., New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Old Friends, Inc., Racing for Home Inc., Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Rerun Inc., Rising Starr Horse Rescue Corp, Run for the Ribbons Inc., Second Wind Thoroughbred Project, Inc., Secretariat Center, South Florida SPCA, Inc. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), The Exceller Fund, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc., Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc., Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, United Pegasus Foundation, Virginia Thoroughbred Project, and Win Place Home, Inc. Accreditation from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is an important recognition for organizations that provide care and support for retired racehorses. It signifies that these organizations meet certain standards and criteria in terms of horse welfare, facilities, and management. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organizations undergo a thorough application and inspection process prior to accreditation being awarded to ensure they meet the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Code of Standards, which covers five key areas: operations, education, horse health care management, facility standards and services, and adoption policies and protocols. Facility inspections are conducted at all facilities housing Thoroughbreds for each organization. Ongoing updates and re-inspections are required of all organizations as a condition of accreditation. "This year's newly accredited organizations exemplify the highest standards of care, transparency, and professionalism in Thoroughbred aftercare," said Janice Towles, Director of Accreditation and Grants, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. "The accreditation process is both thorough and demanding, and each organization's success reflects an enduring commitment to the well-being and future of Thoroughbreds beyond the racetrack. We are proud to recognize their efforts and the collective progress they represent for the entire aftercare community." All organizations that hold Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accreditation are eligible to receive financial grants to support the care of their Thoroughbreds. Grant applications are currently being reviewed and the total grant amount awarded by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be announced next month. Since 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has awarded $36.04 million to accredited organizations. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accreditation applications will open again in January of 2026. For more resources about accreditation through Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit the links below: Learn more about accreditation Learn more about the Code of Standards Learn all about the mission and impact of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance