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TAA Announces Accreditation of
34 Organizations & Grants $3 Million in Funds
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that 34 Thorough- bred aftercare organizations have been awarded accreditation.
The list of 34 organizations includes 27 that were reaccredited and seven that have received accreditation for the  rst time.
On November 20 TAA, the only accrediting body in Thoroughbred aftercare announced that $3,043,000 will be awarded as grants to the total 70 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that currently hold TAA accreditation.
Since inception in 2012, the TAA has now awarded more than $13.8 million in grants to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organiza- tions. Earmarked speci cally for equine care, TAA grants help sup- port the work of TAA-accredited organizations to retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds.
The TAA is supported by members from every aspect of the Thor- oughbred industry, including owners, breeders, trainers, stallion farms, racetracks, sales companies, horsemen’s groups, foundations, veterinarians, events, horseplayers, racing fans, wagering technology companies, and many others.
The full list of TAA-accredited organizations, information about the accreditation process, and a list of the TAA’s industry supporters is available on ThoroughbredAftercare.org.
H&appy Holidays Plenty of Cheer
2018 Turf Endurance Series Winner Artistico
Thoroughbred Highlight, December 2018, Page 8
Turf Endurance Series winner Artistico on his way to the winner enclosure for the Series Trophy presentation with Jockey Jesse Campbell and groom Kris Pion. Artistico trained by Sylvain Pion for owners 4U Thoroughbreds had already earned enough points to win the series before  nal held October 14 at Woodbine.
On August 25 Woodbine hosted it’s inaugural Dachshund Derby with thirty dogs registered to race. Winning dog Willis gives owner Darwin Banach some kisses with girlfriend Ericka and Darwin’s son Kody. Willis was coming off a win at Fort Erie Race Track’s Dachshund Derby in mid-August.
&Agent, Steve Roberts
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 ank you to all of the connections for your continued support throughout the year.
Jockey Alan Garcia
for 2019!
Adoapt
The perfect present !
Donkey
www.donegaldonkeysanc.com
The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary (Danny and Sandra Curran) Castledooey, Raphoe
Co. Donegal, Ireland
BINKY relinquished by a loving owner who could
no longer look after him
Jockey Christopher Husbands
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