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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous Post All About Accreditation & Inspections All About Accreditation & Inspections By: Samantha Smith March 19, 2024 Other Tags:accreditation, accreditation application, accredited aftercare, FAQ, Informational, Inspection You may wonder what makes Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance unique in its mission. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. The accreditation and inspection process are fundamental to our efforts in supporting Thoroughbreds after racing, bringing integrity and assurance to the entire process. Each year, the application cycle opens for organizations to apply for two-year accreditation status. The process involves a thorough review of five key areas based on the established Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Code of Standards. These five areas include: operations, education, horse health care management, facility standards and services, and adoption policies and protocols. Applications are due on April 1 of each year. More detailed information on the application requirements, as well as the application itself can be found on our website here. After applications are submitted, they are reviewed. If you are approved after the application process, the next step is a site inspection for each of your facilities. Site inspections are conducted by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance staff or representatives. This thorough review process is set to ensure a comprehensive accreditation program which provides confidence in the organizations receiving accreditation and grants. This validation assures donors that their funds support entities with the highest standards of care for Thoroughbreds after racing. Additionally, it establishes a network of trusted organizations for industry professionals to confidently entrust their horses post-racing and for adopters to find Thoroughbreds for second careers. This ecosystem of trust enhances the welfare and safety of retired racehorses. As we head into this year’s application season, we have put together a short video series to provide insight into the accreditation and inspection process. Join Janice Towles, Director of Accreditation & Grants, and Suzie Picou-Oldham, Inspections Administrator, as they share insights into their roles, answer common questions, and delve into the details of Accreditation and Inspection. Questions that will be answered include: What is Thoroughbred aftercare? What is accreditation in Thoroughbred aftercare? Why is accreditation important to the industry? What are the basic requirements to submit an application? Once you are accredited, how long does it last and how often do you need to re-apply? Does everyone who is accredited receive a grant? What if you don’t need a grant but still want to be accredited, is this allowed? After you apply for accreditation, what is the next step? If you have multiple facilities, do all facilities need to be inspected, or just the main one? Who conducts the inspections? How often do you need to do inspections? What things do you look for during an inspection? Watch the videos below or find them on our social media and YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/QDbgvoC64no?si=7lqrLDpwH-hhDjakhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiYkM2Cxv40 Part 1: Meet the Team Part 2: What is Thoroughbred Aftercare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfWEOuZ-ABghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLTz1aqxqh4 Part 3: The Accreditation Process Part 4: More About Inspections For more information and to apply visit: TAA Accreditation Information Share This Article

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announced Accreditation Applications Now Open for 2024 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announced Accreditation Applications Now Open for 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2024 News Tags:accreditation, accreditation application LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that the 2024 accreditation applications are now available and can be accessed online here. Nonprofit Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that are interested in applying for accreditation during the 2024-2025 term must submit the completed application by April 1, 2024, at 6 PM EDT. All organizations that were accredited in 2022 or any new organizations need to apply for accreditation this year. Other organizations that were accredited in 2023 need not apply as their current accreditation extends through 2024. Accreditation status is determined after a complete and thorough review of the organization’s operations, education, horse health care management, facility standards and services, and adoption policies and protocols. Organizations that pass the initial application review will be subject to an onsite inspection of all facilities housing Thoroughbreds. Any organization interested in applying for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accreditation must fulfill the following five minimum requirements: Organization must have a current status as a 501(c)(3) federal not-for-profit (U.S.) or must be a registered charity within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Organization must have been in operation for at least three years. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will confirm operation information, including with the secretary of state or provincial business registry. At time of application, organization must either (1) currently exclusively own and provide care for a minimum of 5 registered Thoroughbreds, or (2) currently exclusively own and provide care for at least 3-4 registered Thoroughbreds AND must have exclusively owned and provided care for at least 10 registered Thoroughbreds over the previous 12 months. Registered Thoroughbreds leased by the organization or owned by third parties at the same facility should not be included. Organization must have a written euthanasia policy consistent with the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Organization, or a principal of the organization or an individual directly related to the organization, shall not have any current legal proceedings pending against them which adversely impact the aftercare operations, the organization’s standards of care, or the 501(c)(3) status of the organization. Accredited Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance organizations are eligible to receive financial grants to further support the care of their Thoroughbreds. The amount awarded in 2023 to Thoroughbred aftercare organizations was $3.8 million, totaling $31.9 million since inception of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in 2012. “Applying for accreditation is an incredible opportunity for organizations dedicated to the welfare of retired Thoroughbred racehorses. We are eager to welcome new members into our accredited network and help our current group further our shared commitment to rehoming our Thoroughbreds,” said Janice Towles, Director of Accreditation and Grants at Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. For more information on the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accreditation process, please visit thoroughbredaftercare.org. About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Based in Lexington, KY, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $31.9 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 86 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org.   Contact Samantha Smith859-224-2882ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org   Emily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

The 2023 application for accreditation by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is now available on OpenWater and can be accessed HERE. Thoroughbred aftercare nonprofits interested in applying must complete the application by the closing date of April 1 at 6 p.m. ET. Since TAA accreditation is only granted for a specific period of time, organizations with accreditation status ending in 2022 that want to remain accredited need to re-apply. “Going into our 11th year of accreditation, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance looks forward to working with new applicants and returning organizations to reach the highest standard of aftercare,” said TAA Accreditation and Grants Manager, Janice Towles. Accreditation status is determined after a complete review of five areas of an aftercare organization: operations, education, horse health care management, facility standards and services, and adoption policies and protocols. Organizations passing the application review will be subject to site inspections of all facilities housing Thoroughbreds. Organizations that receive accreditation are eligible to receive financial grants from the TAA, but prior grants awarded are no indication of potential future awards. In 2022 the TAA awarded $3.6 million to accredited organizations as grants earmarked specifically for equine care, totaling more than $28.1 million awarded since 2012. Any organization interested in applying for TAA accreditation must fulfill the following five minimum requirements: 1. Organization must have a current status as a 501(c)(3) federal not-for-profit (U.S.) or must be a registered charity within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). 2. Organization must have been in operation for at least three years. The TAA will confirm operation information, including with the secretary of state or provincial business registry. 3. At time of application, organization must either (1) currently exclusively own and provide care for a minimum of 5 registered Thoroughbreds, or (2) currently exclusively own and provide care for at least 3-4 registered Thoroughbreds AND must have exclusively owned and provided care for at least 10 registered Thoroughbreds over the previous 12 months. Registered Thoroughbreds leased by the organization or owned by third parties at the same facility should not be included. 4. Organization must have a written euthanasia policy consistent with the American Association of Equine Practitioners. 5. Organization, or a principal of the organization or individual directly related to the organization, shall not have any current legal proceedings pending against them which adversely impact the aftercare operations, the organization’s standards of care, or the 501(c)(3) status of the organization. For more information on the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accreditation process, click here.

The 2019 application for accreditation by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is now available on ThoroughbredAftercare.org.