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REHABILITATION
CANTER Michigan RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:
“TAA’s accreditation
of CANTER Michigan
provides nationwide
acknowledgement
of our successful
program of retraining
non-competitive
racehorses for new
careers, healing
injured Thoroughbreds
through arthroscopic
surgery, and provid-
ing advanced educa-
tion to Michigan State
students as they assist

Alex Tyson and CANTER Michigan graduate Gold Room Scotty compete in Ranch Work at the with all aspects of
2018 Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover.
surgery. TAA accredi-
CANTER Michigan (Communication Alli- nary students by permitting them to assist with tation opens doors,
ance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses all aspects of surgery: diagnosis, preparation, generating additional
in Michigan) has actively transitioned Thor- anesthesia, arthroscopic procedure, recovery,
oughbreds since 1998, the year of inception of and post-operative care. support.”
the CANTER program. At that time, Detroit CANTER Thoroughbreds receive the required
Race Course was closing and more than 200 non- rehabilitation at one of two rehab facilities until
competitive Thoroughbreds needed to retire a veterinarian concludes that rehab is complete FOUNDED: 1998
from racing. and retraining can begin.
A CANTER marketing campaign aimed at Thoroughbreds are retrained for new careers ADDRESS:
the public found homes for all 200 off-the-track at a training facility. Each horse is assessed to 8619 Edgewood Park Dr.
Thoroughbreds. That beginning has resulted in help determine a potential career such as polo, Commerce Township, MI 48382
a nationwide expansion of CANTER, which has hunter, jumper, dressage, barrel racing, event-
successfully transitioned more than 25,000 Thor- ing, or trail rides. MAIN CONTACT:
oughbreds to date. Thoroughbreds available for adoption are Robbie Timmons
CANTER Michigan provides aftercare to retir- marketed through social media and CANTER’s
ing Thoroughbreds from racetracks in Ohio, website. Adopters must be preapproved and EMAIL ADDRESS:
Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West submit an online application that describes their cantermichigan@canterusa.org
Virginia. Most are not competitive in racing. riding skills, horse experience, farm information, WEB ADDRESS:
Some have suffered racetrack injuries. Many vet, farrier, and trainer references. CANTER
injured Thoroughbreds are transported by reserves the right to ensure a suitable match in canterusa.org/michigan
CANTER to Michigan State University College the best interest of the horse and adopter. SOCIAL:
of Veterinary Medicine to receive life-saving CANTER has no paid staff. All revenue is spent CanterMI
surgery. to support CANTER’s excellent Thoroughbred
In addition to helping the horse, CANTER aftercare program and successful transitions @CANTERMichigan
provides an advanced education for MSU veteri- into a CANTER-approved home. @cantermichigan
AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
30

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