50TH Horse Rehomed in R & R Challenge, Halfway to Goal

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The Retrained and Remarkable Challenge, a program launched just this past March with the goal of placing 100 eligible retired Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds into qualified new homes and second careers in a 10-month period, is halfway towards its goal after a 50th horse was adopted.

“This unique program is designed to highlight everything these horses can do once they retired from the track,” Thoroughbred Program Director Anna Ford explains. “Through the R&R Challenge, we hope to debunk myths surrounding racehorses, as well as educate equine enthusiasts on common race-related injuries and stable vices, encouraging a better understanding of what will or will not be a limiting factor in a second career.”

Horses that are part of the Challenge are eligible for a shipping credit of $500 and are also eligible to compete in Challenge-specific classes at the 2019 New Vocations Charity Horse Show Series, which will offer up to $5,000 in cash and prizes.

“Innovative programs like the R&R Challenge are encouraging more prospective horse owners to consider adoption when acquiring a new horse,” said Christy Counts, President of The Right Horse Initiative. “We are thrilled that 50 adopters have already found their Right Horse through the Challenge and look forward to celebrating more successful matches.”

For information about the Retrained and Remarkable Challenge, visit www.newvocations.org.

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