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Warlander and Padiddle battle to the wire in the second race, named for Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 🐴 Warlander came out on top for trainer Mike Maker, and Flavien Prat picks up his second win on the card. #KyDowns

Thrilled to be back at @CKyRH for Open Barn Day with @TBaftercare ~ we're coloring and there's demos of the therapy programs and mini horses to snuggle ~ truly one of the best days/events of the year (& I may or may not have enjoyed a ride on the equicizer!)

Nineteen-year-old Annalucia Meyer has cerebral palsy — and her mother, Emilia, says that her daughter’s bond with her therapeutic horse has helped her walk, hold herself upright and gain confidence since she began riding at age 4. Watch more of Lesley Stahl’s report on the powerful bonds horses and humans can create tomorrow.

After a career that spanned nine years and 142 races, most of them in Puerto Rico, Immortal Wink was done. Though a typical second career wasn’t possible for the war horse, a new chapter with the @trfinc Second Chances Program was. @BillFinley3 ✍️ thoroughbreddailynews.com/be…

🤩 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🤩 @CKyRH is hiring an administrative assistant! Visit our job board to learn more: kentuckyhorse.org/jobs

Stables alternative school fights potential contract cut: wkyt.com/2025/11/22/stables-…

Courage’s journey began with high expectations. Born in 2017 as the son of Speightstown, he was a $350,000 Fasig-Tipton purchase, destined for success on the racetrack. However, after just three starts and modest earnings of $670, his racing career quietly came to an end. That’s when his true purpose began. Through the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Courage found his way to Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH), where he embraced a new role—not as a competitor, but as a partner in equine-assisted therapy. Both New Vocations and CKRH are accredited by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to retrain and rehome former Thoroughbred racehorses. The fast-paced world of racing was behind him, and in its place, he discovered a life of connection, patience, and purpose. According to staff, he seemed to prefer “the speed of life at CKRH much better!” Full #TBAftercare Success Story: bit.ly/4mN921a

Success Spotlight: During #IFAR2025, attendees visited @CKyRH and met the Thoroughbreds there. One of them was Courage, who plays a vital role in CKRH’s non-mounted, equine-assisted services program in partnership with FMC prison. He came to CKRH via @NewVocations. @TBaftercare

Thank you to @NewVocations, Secretariat Center, @CKyRH, and @Oldfriendsfarm for hosting #IFAR2025 attendees and showing off the amazing work you all do with Thoroughbreds.

The final #IFAR2025 panel will be Connections Through Thoroughbreds, which will focus on sourcing and preparing horses for therapeutic services. It is sponsored by @TBaftercare. Agenda: internationalracehorseafterc…

Calendars are on pre-sale for a limited time as supplies last. During the month of October with any $20 donation you can receive a calendar by noting "2025 Calendar" in the comment field on the online donation form. Available: thoroughbredaftercare.org/do…

The grand prize & cover winner is Isabella Norrid with photo “A Gentle Touch” capturing a young boy with Autism, Nolan Conrad, and Appealing Alex. Appealing Alex serves as an equine therapist at @CKyRH 2025 Calendar Sponsored by @ChurchillDowns