Page 108 - 2021 TAA Magazine

Dear Fellow Horsemen,

The National HBPA, which represents nearly 30,000 owners and trainers across North America,
strongly advocates respect for the dignity and the welfare of horses of all breeds. We are here to embolden,
foster and provide education regarding responsible ownership and management that will reduce the
number of unwanted racehorses. We passionately support the development and enhancement of off-
the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) retirement facilities and adoption groups along with programs at
affiliated racetracks providing for the aftercare of our horses when their racing careers are over.
We also believe this magazine provides a showcase for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s efforts
and truly highlights all that the Thoroughbred can achieve after their racing days are behind them.
Additionally, we understand the magazine will play a role in helping reach out and sustain much
needed industry funding to support TAA operations.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Magazine is an extremely important marketing tool for stimulating
positive public awareness of the tireless efforts being put forth daily by our entire Thoroughbred
industry, as well as the entire Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance team’s commitment to ensuring that
our Thoroughbreds are properly taken care of upon retirement. The magazine also acts as a stimulus
reaching current racing operations in hopes of improving all owners’ awareness of the feasibility of
future careers for our racing athletes and the need for proper accreditation for our aftercare facilities.
I would ask each of you, as affiliates and members of the National HBPA, to please make a copy of
this magazine available to as many owners, trainers, breeders and board members as you possibly
can and show your support for the TAA. The importance of proper accreditation for
aftercare facilities and the take-home message that the productivity of a Thoroughbred
does not have to end at the track is a two-part message we all need to continue to
deliver in order to stop the term unWanted horse.
Please join the National HBPA in support of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and
the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Magazine.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Hamelback
National HBPA, Chief Executive Officer

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www.HBPA.org