Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Vocational training program in horse care for inmates. Early in the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's history monique s. koehler, founder and chairman of the board, negotiated a milestone agreement with the state of new york department of correctional services. In exchange for land use and labor at the state's walkill correctional facility, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation would design, staff and maintain a vocational training program in equine care and management for inmates. This unique program has been replicated in California, Kentucky, Florida, south carolina, Illinois, Virginia, and Maryland. This is a vocational training program in equine care and management for inmate-students. The goal of this program is to teach inmate-students marketable skills for employment upon release from prison. This program is unique in that it saves Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter and matches them with inmate-students also seeking a second chance. Equine rescue and rehabilitation. The vast majority of the general public and many racing fans are unaware of the sad fate that awaits thousands of thoroughbreds each year. They assume each animal is assured a safe humane Retirement. Unfortunately, it is a perception that does not reflect reality. Reality is the Thoroughbred industry, outside the circuit of high profile, high dollar races, is made up largely of owners with only modest resources. Current economics dictate that among all owners, no matter how responsible and well intended, only a few maintain even a single Thoroughbred once it is unable to earn its keep on the track. Reality is a world where horsemeat is in demand in many foreign countries and there are several slaughterhouses in canada and mexico happy to create supply. Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation often has to transport horses in desperate need and then provide extra care to get them back to health. Thoroughbred retraining and adoption program. Many of the horses rescued by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation or retired to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation are healthy and able to have "second careers" as pleasure or show-horses. These horses are evaluated and retrained by Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation employees so that we know the horse's capabilities and can place the horse in a long term successful adoption.

Vocational training program in horse care for inmates. Early in thevocational training program in horse care for inmates. Early in the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's history monique s. koehler, founder and chairman of the board, negotiated a milestone agreement with the state of new york department of correctional services. In exchange for land use and labor at the state's walkill correctional facility, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation would design, staff and maintain a vocational training program in equine care and management for inmates. This unique program has been replicated in California, Kentucky, Florida, south carolina, Illinois, Virginia, and Maryland. This is a vocational training program in equine care and management for inmate-students. The goal of this program is to teach inmate-students marketable skills for employment upon release from prison. This program is unique in that it saves Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter and matches them with inmate-students also seeking a second chance. Equine rescue and rehabilitation. The vast majority of the general public and many racing fans are unaware of the sad fate that awaits thousands of thoroughbreds each year. They assume each animal is assured a safe humane Retirement. Unfortunately, it is a perception that does not reflect reality. Reality is the Thoroughbred industry, outside the circuit of high profile, high dollar races, is made up largely of owners with only modest resources. Current economics dictate that among all owners, no matter how responsible and well intended, only a few maintain even a single Thoroughbred once it is unable to earn its keep on the track. Reality is a world where horsemeat is in demand in many foreign countries and there are several slaughterhouses in canada and mexico happy to create supply. Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation often has to transport horses in desperate need and then provide extra care to get them back to health. Thoroughbred retraining and adoption program. Many of the horses rescued by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation or retired to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation are healthy and able to have "second careers" as pleasure or show-horses. These horses are evaluated and retrained by Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation employees so that we know the horse's capabilities and can place the horse in a long term successful adoption.