Hybrid Format for Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit Oct. 12
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Horses and riders train at the Thoroughbred Makeover
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit, first held in 2019 the day before the start of competition at the Thoroughbred Makeover, is put on by the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). Focusing on education and networking among those with a professional interest in the retraining and rehoming of Thoroughbreds, topics of discussion include finance, business management, board governance, and grant- and sponsorship-seeking best practices.
The 2021 Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit
The 2021 Summit will take place as a hybrid event on Tuesday, Oct. 12: attendees may experience the Summit both in person at the Thoroughbred Makeover, or virtually via Zoom. The Summit is $10 to participate, with the registration fee going towards a 50/50 raffle to benefit a randomly selected aftercare organization in attendance. Pre-registration is required; click here to sign up.
Summit sessions are as follows:
Proper Financials and Reporting
Five tips for getting your financials grant-ready
Panelists:
- Matt Thacker, Finance and Data Manager at TAA
Comeback Kids
Best practices for rehabbing and marketing of horses retired due to injury
Panelists:
- Dr. Stuart Brown, DVM, Vice President of Equine Safety at Keeneland
- Beverly Strauss, co-founder and executive director of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
- Ashley Watts, CANTER KY
- Lori Miller, Friends of Ferdinand
How the Pandemic Has Changed the Face of Fundraising
Panelists:
- Jessica Hastings, Hastings Coleman Advancement
Navigating Common Challenges Aftercare Organizations Face
Panelists:
- Anna Ford, program director at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
- Karen Gustin, executive director of Kentucky Equine Adoption Center
- Danielle Montgomery, Turning For Home