OTTBs compete in record numbers at NV event
(Press Release) Marysville, Ohio – The 10th annual New Vocations Charity Horse Show July 18th was a huge success, which drew more than 1,100 entries and raised more than $50,000 to support racehorse aftercare. The Indiana HBPA was the title sponsor of the event which broke attendance records. Many of the exhibitors came simply to show off their former racehorses in both the Thoroughbred specialty classes as well as open classes. Non-Thoroughbreds also competed showing their support of New Vocations’ efforts. “It was truly great to see so many retired racehorses competing,” said New Vocations Program Director Anna Ford. “We are ever grateful […]
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TCA funds Our Mims hay-storage project
The Our Mims Retirement Haven, home to nine top-earning broodmares and “one naughty gelding,” has been awarded much needed grant funding by the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA). Jeanne Mirabito, founder of Our Mims, and Cheryl Bellucci, director of fundraising and promotion, announced last week that a $5,700 grant from TCA would be earmarked to construct a hay-shed to protect and store feed for the lovely residents of the haven. “This will save us so much money!” says Mirabito, explaining that with the additional storage, the certified nonprofit charity can buy hay in bulk, at a reduced rate. This is […]
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$25 New Holland stallion granted new life
Melissa Rudershausen’s hand shot up through the stale, fetid air, as the smell of frightened livestock hit her like a blast of bad wind. Tearing up from the stench that clung to her clothes, the smart, young rider raised her hand at the New Holland Auction last Thanksgiving, and with the small gesture offered a moment of mercy to a Thoroughbred who would be saved that day from the possibility of slaughter that awaited the hogs, goats, and other livestock. Just $25 bought the depressed-looking Thoroughbred stallion, whose price had dropped like the Stock Market on a bad day. “I […]
