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REHABILITATION

CANTER Kentucky RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:
“CANTER Kentucky is
proud to be
accredited by TAA
and recognized by
the racing industry for
meeting and
exceeding standards
of excellence in
aftercare. TAA’s
support of CANTER
Kentucky helps
horses make
successful transitions
out of racing and into
new careers through
our program of rehab,
retrain, and re-home.”
Trainer Ashley Watts aboard Statesman at Liftoff Equestrian in Versailles, Ky.

CANTER Kentucky (Communication Alliance competitions such as the Retired Racehorse Proj- FOUNDED: 2009
to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses) has ect’s Thoroughbred Makeover, while also enjoy- OFFICE ADDRESS:
successfully transitioned Kentucky Thorough- ing the calmness of trail rides. 9277 Baldwin Road
breds into new careers and homes since 2009, When Thoroughbreds have reached a level of
with the support of the Thoroughbred Aftercare retraining to be ready for adoption, CANTER Mentor, OH 44060
Alliance, Thoroughbred Charities of America, Kentucky’s marketing committee posts photos, FACILITY ADDRESS:
equine organizations, the racing industry, and videos, and descriptions on social media, fliers,

private donors. and CANTER’s website, canterusa.org/kentucky. Liftoff Equestrian
Retiring Kentucky Thoroughbreds are sent to Adopters of CANTER Kentucky Thorough- 2108 Huntertown Road
Liftoff Equestrian in Versailles, Ky., the home breds must submit an approval form that includes Versailles, KY 40383
of CANTER Kentucky. They receive rehabilita- information about their riding skills and experi-
tion time to adjust to their new life after racing, ence with OTTBs, a farm description, and vet, PHONE: (440) 478-3829
receive farrier attention and veterinary care, and farrier, and trainer references. Each adopter MAIN CONTACT: Pam Cleverly
slowly begin retraining on a lunge line before must be preapproved and evaluated to ensure a
going under saddle to walk, trot, and canter. good match with the Thoroughbred before the WEB ADDRESS:

Many horses enjoy progressing to training as adoption is finalized. canterusa.org/kentucky
jumpers. CANTER Kentucky continues to follow the
Thoroughbreds are equine athletes who do progress of each one of its equine graduates and SOCIAL:
well in retraining and can excel in horse show shares photos and updates on social media. canter.ky
@CanterKentucky
@canterkentucky
AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
10

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