Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 3, 2018 Journalists Share Posted August 3, 2018 Select Sales Agency will be launching a new initiative, donating $5 to Retired Racehorse Project per horse sold at public auction during the 2018-2019 sales season. Select Sales will also offer their clients the opportunity to donate, and will match those donations up to $10 per horse. “We feel that this strikes a good balance between being proactive in promoting the RRP while also being cognizant of the costs associated with selling horses at auction,” said Andrew Cary, partner in Select Sales. “Our clients’ charges will not be raised. There are a number of outstanding Thoroughbred aftercare programs in our country and we are excited to be helping out such worthy causes.” Select Sales offered 472 horses at public auction in 2017, with 358 selling for a combined total of $24 million. “It started with a conversation between me and Jen [Roytz, executive director of RRP] and morphed into an initiative with all the partners in Select trying to be proactive and cutting-edge with a new bold agreement putting retiring Thoroughbreds and their aftercare in a much-needed spotlight,” said Carrie Brogden, RRP board member and partner in Select Sales. “We at Select Sales realize that the responsibility that comes with breeding and having Thoroughbreds does not stop on sale day.” Other sales companies that have pledged their support to this initiative include Buckland Sales Agency, Hidden Brook Farm and Ashview Farm. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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