TRF Opens Maryland Sanctuary Farm

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The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced it is opening a new sanctuary farm in Taneytown, Maryland. The new farm will provide a home for five of the TRF horses in partnership with Renaissance Equestrian Foundation with the goal of raising visibility for Thoroughbred aftercare, retired racehorses’ potential for second careers and fundraising for the work of the TRF.

Renaissance Equestrian Foundation Founder, Stacie Nichols said, “My husband, Tom, and I are very excited about this opportunity to provide a home for these five TRF horses. They each have a story to tell and we will look forward to sharing them through the educational programs of the Renaissance Equestrian Foundation. The TRF horses will serve as teachers to educate the dynamic and diverse horse community of Maryland about the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare and the value of these wonderful animals in a wide variety of second careers– from Pony Club, to trail riding, to companion animals. We plan to reach out to Pony Clubs across Maryland, 4H groups, FFA clubs, boy scouts, girl scouts, school groups and more to raise awareness of the Thoroughbred breed, their unique characteristics, and the opportunities for meaningful careers within the Thoroughbred industry.”

Located at 4206 Brown Road, Taneytown, Maryland, the new TRF Sanctuary Farm at Renaissance Farm will open its doors to the public at an inaugural “Open Barn” Sept. 15 from 1-5 p.m.  This event is free to attend, family-friendly, and will provide visitors with the chance to meet the Thoroughbreds and learn about Thoroughbred aftercare. For more information, visit: https://www.trfinc.org/event/opening-renaissance-farm/

 

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