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Silver Charm Halter Auction to Aid Caribbean Aftercare
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is auctioning off a halter worn by Silver Charm, the 1997 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner, and will donate all proceeds to Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare.
- August 9, 2023
Caribbean Aftercare Facing Financial Crisis—Again
The Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare's resources have been stressed by sporadic funding and a larger than typical racehorse population at Camarero Race Track. The CTA said it has enough money to feed the horses in its care for 45 days.
- By Eric Mitchell
- July 31, 2023
Hay Shortage in Puerto Rico Due to Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona hit the southwest corner of Puerto Rico, which is the heart of the island's agricultural industry. The loss of about $100 million includes hay production.
- By Eric Mitchell
- September 26, 2022
Clark to Deliver Keynote at OwnerView's Conference
Stacie Clark, operations consultant for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), is announced to be the keynote speaker for OwnerView’s in-person Thoroughbred Owner Conference. The conference will be held at Saratoga Race Course on July 25-26, 2022
- June 22, 2022
NYRA On-Air Host Acacia Clement, Champion for Aftercare
Acacia Clement has loved horses for as long as she can remember. She fondly recalls her mother, Sherrie, passing on her own love of horses to her as she encouraged her through riding lessons as a child.
- June 2, 2022
December Donations Save Puerto Rico's Aftercare Program
Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare received $65,000 in donations and a $50,000 commitment from the Puerto Rico Racing Commission in late November and December.
- By Eric Mitchell
- January 10, 2022
Flood of Cheap Horses Threatens Puerto Rican Aftercare
A record number of low-priced, imported racehorses sent to Puerto Rico is overtaxing the resources of the Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare program. The CTA said without dedicated funding to the program, it will be forced to close in January.
- By Eric Mitchell
- August 26, 2021
Tracks Join Rallying Cry to End Cargo Shipping
Multiple racetracks have adopted policies that allow owners and trainers who ship horses to Puerto Rico on cargo ships to be banned.
- By Eric Mitchell
- August 24, 2021
Story of Joe Pike Highlights Shortfall in Aftercare
The Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare is struggling to manage a booming Puerto Rican racehorse population without increased financial support from the racing industry.
- By Eric Mitchell
- June 22, 2021
Former Puerto Rico Runner Settles in at Rose Bower
Barbara Luna specifically looks to help horses that are 7 years old and up with at least 70 starts. While he doesn't exactly fit those specifications, Ten Tequilas is another kind of war horse that piqued her interest.
- By Erin Shea
- February 15, 2018
TCA to Honor Dan Rosenberg and CTA
Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor Dan Rosenberg with the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award and Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare with the Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award at the 28th annual Stallion Season Auction & Celebration.
- December 21, 2017
Seven Puerto Rico Horses Retired Stateside
Seven of the eight Puerto Rican racehorses who were recently retired after Hurricane Maria hit the island Sept. 20 have made the journey back to the contiguous United States safely, according to Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare's Shelley Blodgett.
- By Erin Shea
- October 25, 2017
Retired Puerto Rico Runners Start Journey to Mainland
Eight retired Thoroughbreds from Puerto Rico started their United States Department of Agriculture-required eight-day quarantine Oct. 11, the first step on their journey to the contiguous United States, according to Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare.
- By Erin Shea
- October 14, 2017
Puerto Rican Horses Heading Stateside for Retirement
A small handful of the approximately 800 horses at Hipódromo Camarero are in the process of being moved from the U.S. territory to the states for retirement, some going to permanent homes and some going to Thoroughbred retirement organizations.
- By Erin Shea
- October 7, 2017
Caribbean TB Aftercare Assists Puerto Rico Horses
The human and animal population of Puerto Rico are struggling to regain their footing after the island was pounded by Hurricane Maria. Many are scrambling to secure food, water, and included in the chaos are about 950 horses at Hipodromo Camarero.
- By Erin Shea
- September 27, 2017
Efforts Afoot to Assist Thoroughbreds at Camarero
Officials at Hipodromo Camarero said they are working to ensure that Thoroughbreds at the track in Puerto Rico are cared for while the facility works toward reopening following damage from Hurricane Maria.
- By Frank Angst
- September 25, 2017
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