Thoroughbred Retirement And Adoption
Suffolk Downs is committed to the lifetime care of thoroughbreds once their racing careers are over and takes an active role in finding suitable homes for them upon their retirement from racing.
Once a racehorse is retired, some have value and potential as stallion prospects or broodmares. Some equine athletes go on to compete in dressage events or show jumping. Others are simply retired by caring owners to live as pets on a farm.
During the past decade, the thoroughbred industry has seen a welcome increase in the number of national and local organizations dedicated to placing retired animals in good homes. Suffolk Downs is proud to work with these groups, including:
CANTER NEW ENGLAND
Frank's Green Money had his retirement party in the Suffolk Downs winner's circle with his new owners, the Gitty Up Club of Arundel, ME
Volunteers from the Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses of New England (CANTER New England) are on the backside every Saturday morning, and are available to work with interested buyers looking to find a retiring competitor.
For more information visit the CANTER website or send them an e-mail.
THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT FOUNDATION
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has a representative at the track throughout the racing season and can be contacted by e-mail as well.
You can learn more about the TRF by visiting their website.
SECOND-CAREER SUCCESS STORIES
If you have a second-career success story about a retired thoroughbred who used to race in New England, we want to hear about it. Send us an email.
