Page 11 - May 2007 The Game

Canada’s Thoroughbred Racing Newspaper The Game, May 2007 11 THE LONGRUN OF A THOROUGHBRED
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By Nelson Gareau
Foremost, thoroughbred horseracing is a business of racing and breeding. With potentially millions of dollars on the line, expectations are high. Owners often view their horses as expensive investments that must produce on the track, then in the breeding barns. For many owners, it really is about money.
Secondly, thoroughbred horseracing is an entertaining sport. There is no greater excitement than urging on your horse, coming down the stretch. Thoroughbred horses race for our pleasure and enjoyment. Some horses race for many years, while others enjoy a second career as a stallion or as a broodmare. But what happens to horses that are forced to retire from racing, those who have no value in breeding, and racehorses that are no longer worth keeping?
Since its inception in 2000, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, in Ontario, has placed many of these thoroughbreds in loving homes. LongRun evaluates retired racehorses, provides any needed care, and places them in adoptive homes. Horses are given a new life as pleasure horses or companion animals. LongRun also educates the Ontario thoroughbred racing community, as well as the public, about these alternatives for retired racehorses. They acknowledge that almost all thoroughbreds can become the most loving and gentlest of companions and, with re-training can go onto second careers as riding horses, and some develop as show horses. People who adopt these horses need only to devote their time, to have patience and to love them, to make dramatic differences in their lives.
Through fundraising, mainly volunteer work, and assistance from the Ontario thoroughbred industry, this organization offers some thoroughbred racehorses a dignified retirement. Some is the key word because LongRun, with limited funds, limited manpower and limited stall spaces, can only accept a specific number of horses into their program, at any one time. Some horses are put on a waiting list. LongRun generally has over thirty horses in their foster care program. These horses have varying levels of athletic ability and individual personalities. Staff tries to match a horse that is best suited to
a prospective adopter’s requirements. Since LongRun does not have a permanent facility for their retired racehorses, they must rely on temporary foster homes or find immediate placements.
Stacey Krembil, co-chair at LongRun told The Game, “Although LongRun will continue to rely on satellite foster farms, our long-term goal is to have a small, permanent facility to house the horses who have been rehabilitating and horses who are ready for adoption.”
Even with increased contributions from the Ontario thoroughbred industry, LongRun still remains in precarious financial straits. The costs to cover the board and expenses associated with fostering 30-40 horses, as well as costs related to administration and ongoing education of Ontario’s racing community and the general public, continues to mount.
“I'm not sure people understand that we pay for individual foster care at $15 per day and that vet, farrier and special needs are on top of that. Dr. Bonder and Vicki Banks do help out by charging little but they can't cover them all. Also, industry support doesn't cover our two paid employees who are vital to the organization. We must continue to rely on the support and generosity of individual donors and industry members, plus count on the continued success of our own Gala fundraiser. It is important that our annual fall Gala is well supported, not just for the fundraising but also awareness. This year, we are having great response to sponsor- ship of the gala. Many horse owners have been extremely generous with the gala support as well,” said Stacey Krembil.
The important Gala fundraiser is scheduled for Friday night on September 28. For additional information contact - Stacey Krembil (416) 675-3993 ext. #3440
To learn more about LongRun and to view a complete list of thoroughbreds available for adoption, visit their website at http://www.longrunretirement.com
The website is full of wonderful adop- tion stories about retired racehorses with new beginnings. You can also check the backgrounds of horses that are presently available for adoption and are waiting for a home.
Owners 5 ✩ A 5p p r e c i a t i ✩o n
Day
Woodbine
Woodbine
Date: Sunday, Fort Erie Date: Sunday, May 27, 2007
August 8, 2004 Date: Sunday, Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 August 1, 2004 Place: Media Tents
Place: Media Tents at Time: 1:00 to 4:00 at Woodbine Racetrack
Woodbine Racetrack Place: Tents In Front Compliments of HBPA of Ontario
Compliments of HBPA of Ontario and Woodbine Entertainment Group
of Jockey’s Room
✩
Compliments of HBPA of Ontario and Nordic Gaming Corp.
& Woodbine Entertainment Group
* You must hold a valid 2007 ORC license as Owner and/or Trainer to attend
5✩ Limited Seating
5Free Refreshments and Barbeque
Rain or Shine
Please RSVP to Catherine at 416-747-5252
to arrange for your ticket to be mailed. (No entrance without ticket)
WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON FORT ERIE’S OWNERS APPRECIATION DAY
Coming Soon!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS YEARS BACKSTRETCH PICNICS
New Thoroughbred Show Circuit looking for Sponsors
In an effort to create added awareness of the versatility of thoroughbreds in the show ring, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, is looking for sponsors for a registered thoroughbred hunter class series at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave.
The series will consist of 3 classes beginning June 16 as well as a grand finally in September. LongRun is looking for $1500 per class as well as a group of sponsors who could make up the $5000 grand prize for the finale. Adena Springs and Nobleton Feeds are already on board with their support as well a John Brooks at Integricare who will be providing free Tri-Acta product to each of the winners.
To learn more about the Thoroughbred Hunter Series hosted by LongRun contact LongRun at 416-675-3993, ext. 3440