The Thoroughbred Adoption Network is sponsored by the TRF-MMSC
Welcome
Are you looking for a horse to pleasure ride, a horse to show, a horse to event, or just a horse to love? Here you can find numerous off the track Thoroughbreds that are looking for a new start in life.
The Thoroughbred Adoption Network is a tool, sponsored by the TRF-Maker's Mark Secretariat Center, designed to help you adopt an ex-racehorse with the attributes you desire available from a variety of rescue agencies across the country. Your perfect horse is just a click away.
The TRF MMSC is grateful to its many sponsors and donors. Thank you for supporting this wonderful breed! Please go to the Help link if you would like to contribute to any of our programs. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
There are SO many ways you could help us to help these horses! We need help:
Mowing*Weedeating*Grooming Horses*Landscaping*Answering phones* Straightening up the office*Grant writing
Plus help at our interative demos and during our special events. Please check our calendar for upcoming event schedule.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Melissa DeCarlo at 859-246-3080
We need YOU!
TRF-MMSC
Reschooling Athletic Off Track Thoroughbreds
The TRF-Maker's Mark Secretariat Center located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky is open from 9-4 Monday through Friday.
"I hope this youtube video gets everyone hooked on ex-racehorses! I love my Thoroughbred, Lear Note! We are best friends. He is like a dog. I can ride him without a saddle or a bridle. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A THOROUGHBRED, SO GO SEE WHAT THE MAKER'S MARK SECRETARIAT CENTER HAS!!!
Brian Weldkich, Nicholasville, KY"
Adoption of the Week:
Dear Goldie, aka "Katie"
Congratulations to Ginny Stack
"I love this horse! So far she has been excellent for Ginny. We let her settle in for the first month (Ginny and Sparky were busy working on the C1 USPC rating anyway). Our instructor, Laura, came over a few times for ground work here. Now Ginny is working with her and riding her almost daily. Katie has been to two lessons at Laura's barn. Both times she has ridden well in the trailer. She still gets nervous about backing out. The lessons have been good. Today after our lesson (I rode my young horse in the lesson also), we walked out and around one of the hay fields. It was a windy day and Katie took it all i nstride. Katie seems to be a perfect choice for Ginny. I'm excitedto see what they will be able to accomplish! And everyone thinks Katie is gorgeous!"- Maggie Stack
Horse Centered Reschooling Program training tip:
"One makes haste slowly with horses."
SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL
In other words, if you encounter problems. Stop. Analyse where the breakdown of communication between you and your horse has been and think of ways to divide the request that you are making of your horse into simple steps. Then go to the first step and proceed slowly. Your horse will learn thusly in no time!
A brand new way that you can support Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation!
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