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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF)

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🐴 We provide dignified lifetime care for retired racehorses.
▪️ Second Chances Program
▪️ Sanctuary Farms nationwide
Get involved! 👇

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Congratulations to our 2026 Breeders' Cup Raffle Winner, Kate M.! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our raffle and supported our mission! Your continued support and generosity means so much to our mission.

Because of you, this raffle covered ONE YEAR of dignified lifetime care for one member of our herd. 🐴💚 That means a year of compassionate care, comfort, and the dignity every horse deserves.

#ThankYou #RaffleWinner #DignifiedLifetimeCare #ThoroughbredAftercare #HorseWelfare #MakingADifference by @thoroughbredretirement

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WE’RE HIRING! Farm Manager at Chestnut Hall Farm

Do you have a passion for horses and a heart for Thoroughbred aftercare? The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is seeking a dedicated, experienced Farm Manager to join our team at Chestnut Hall Farm in Prospect, Kentucky! 🐴

In this full-time role, you’ll help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of up to 11 retired Thoroughbreds while overseeing daily farm operations, coordinating veterinary and farrier care, supervising volunteers, and helping create meaningful connections between horses and the community.

What we’re looking for:
🐎 At least 5 years of relevant experience
🌿 Strong equine and farm management skills
💚 Excellent communication and organizational abilities
🤝 A passion for Thoroughbred aftercare and volunteer collaboration

📅 Start Date: November 16, 2026
💛 Benefits: Benefits package and paid time off included!

Ready to make a difference in the lives of retired racehorses? We’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to elisa@trfinc.org.

Full job description and salary details available upon request.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who would be a great fit! 🐴🌾

#TRF #ThoroughbredRetirementFoundation #WereHiring #FarmManager #EquineJobs #HorseCareers #ThoroughbredAftercare #HorseRescue #KentuckyJobs #ChestnutHallFarm #RetiredThoroughbredsBrightFutures by @thoroughbredretirement

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2 days ago

DAF Day 2026 is here. A nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds.

When you make a DAF gift to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation today, you’re helping us provide dignified lifetime care for our herd of over 300 retired racehorses.

Here’s how you can take part:
✅ Give easily and get counted in today's impact by giving through DAFpay https://app.dafday.com
✅ Celebrate the power of giving together by spreading the word

🧡 Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement.
👉 Give now: https://app.dafday.com by @thoroughbredretirement

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10 days ago

Second Chances Farm gives incarcerated individuals hands-on experience caring for retired and rescued thoroughbred racehorses while building practical job and life skills | See photos at link in bio. @mdpublicsafety @thoroughbredretirement Second Chances Farm gives incarcerated individuals hands-on experience caring for retired and rescued thoroughbred racehorses while building practical job and life skills by @thoroughbredretirement

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11 days ago

"People often say that the horses at TRF get a second chance, but what they don't realize is that the person gets one too."

In the final segment of our 2026 Impact Video, meet Jules Stowell, a graduate of our TRF Second Chances Program, and hear from a current student, as they share what second chances truly mean. 💚

📹For the full video check out our website: https://trfinc.org/about/ and share with your friends!

#TRFImpact #SecondChances #RetiredRacehorses #HorseRacing #ThoroughbredRetirementFoundation by @thoroughbredretirement

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AN UNBEATABLE BREEDERS’ CUP EXPERIENCE! 🏇 Get your raffle tickets today! https://donorbox.org/events/968206

Support Second Chances and enter to win our 2026 Breeders' Cup Raffle!
🎟️ (2) 2-Day Breeders’ Cup GA Tickets
👜 Some Breeders’ Cup Swag including A Barbour women’s tote + Barbour men’s wax briefcase bag.
🚗 Parking on the Hill
🐎 Exclusive Backside Tour with Graham Motion including access to the Clubhouse, Grandstand, Floors 1–4, including the new paddock dining rooms.

This is a Breeders’ Cup experience you won’t want to miss. Tickets are $100, drawing will be posted on October 16th at 2pm!

#BreedersCup #BreedersCup2026 #BreedersCupRaffle #HorseRacing #ThoroughbredRacing #HorseRacingLife #RacingExperience #BehindTheScenes #GrahamMotion #Barbour #RacingFans #Thoroughbred #HorseRacingCommunity #WinTheExperience #Raffle #BreedersCupWeekend by @thoroughbredretirement

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"The results are real. Lives are redirected. Futures are rebuilt. Purpose is restored. This is more than just aftercare...this is opportunity."

In the third segment of our 2026 Impact Video, Board Member Maggie Wolfendale-Morley shares a powerful look at the lives being transformed through our TRF Second Chances programs.💚

📹For the full video check out our website: https://trfinc.org/about/ and share with your friends!

#TRFImpact #SecondChances #RetiredRacehorses #HorseRacing #ThoroughbredRetirementFoundation by @thoroughbredretirement

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13 days ago

"When the competition is over, these athletes begin a new role—one that cannot be measured by speed or earnings."

“More horses, more people, more healing.”

In the second segment of our 2026 Impact Video, Board Member Anita Motion shares the importance of aftercare and the impact of our mission. 💚

📹For the full video check out our website: https://trfinc.org/about/ and share with your friends!

#TRFImpact #SecondChances #RetiredRacehorses #HorseRacing #ThoroughbredRetirementFoundation by @thoroughbredretirement

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15 days ago

"Aftercare can no longer be viewed as charity, it is a responsibility."

In the first segment of our 2026 Impact Video, Executive Director Maggie Sweet shares why our mission continues to matter so deeply. 💚

📹For the full video check out our website: https://trfinc.org/about/ and share with your friends!

#TRFImpact #SecondChances #RetiredRacehorses #HorseRacing #ThoroughbredRetirementFoundation by @thoroughbredretirement

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17 days ago

THE ULTIMATE BREEDERS’ CUP EXPERIENCE! 🏇 Get your raffle tickets today! https://donorbox.org/events/968206

Support Second Chances and enter to win our 2026 Breeders' Cup Raffle!
🎟️ 2 Breeders’ Cup GA Tickets
👜 Some Breeders’ Cup Swag including A Barbour women’s tote + Barbour men’s courier bag.
🚗 Parking on the Hill
🐎 Exclusive Backside Tour with Graham Motion including access to the Clubhouse, Grandstand, Floors 1–4, including the new paddock dining rooms.

From race-day excitement to going behind the scenes, this is a Breeders’ Cup experience you won’t want to miss. Tickets are $100, drawing is October 16th at 2pm!

#BreedersCup #BreedersCup2026 #BreedersCupRaffle #HorseRacing #ThoroughbredRacing #HorseRacingLife #RacingExperience #BehindTheScenes #GrahamMotion #Barbour #RacingFans #Thoroughbred #HorseRacingCommunity #WinTheExperience #Raffle #BreedersCupWeekend by @thoroughbredretirement

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20 days ago

We are the luckiest🐎☘️

#tourism #saratogasprings #saratogacounty #travel #horses taken in Saratoga County by @thoroughbredretirement

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We’re thrilled to welcome Godolphin as one of our 2026 Corporate Impact Partners! 💚

Their commitment to helping us provide dignified lifetime care to our herd as well as their support of the TRF Second Chances Programs means so much to our mission.

#CorporateImpactPartner #Godolphin #CommunityImpact #Partnerships #Thoroughbredaftercare by @thoroughbredretirement

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