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Southern California SANCTUARY

Thoroughbred Rescue REHABILITATION
RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:
“TAA has initiated
significant
improvements in our
protocols and practices
through its accreditation
process. It also represents
an invaluable source of
grant monies through
funds raised from within
the racing industry for
sanctuary care of our
Thoroughbreds.
This has freed us to
dedicate fundraising,
donations, and other
grants to improvements
LAURIE TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY in rehabilitation,
Just Fishin (aka Justin), with Jessica Abbott of Showcase Training Stables, competing at the
Thoroughbred Classic at Galway Downs in Temecula, Calif. retraining, and adoption.”

Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue stakes winner Place Cowboy, now training
provides a safety net for Thoroughbreds of as an eventer; Persistent, who once sold for FOUNDED: 2008
all ages and backgrounds who have run out of $120,000; and Free Sammy, who brought $77,000
options. as a 2-year-old. All were acquired from Southern ADDRESS:
Started in 2008 by Caroline Betts, SCTR has California livestock auctions. P.O. Box 5
helped more than 100 horses in need, most taken Prospective new homes are carefully Norco, CA 92860
directly from livestock auctions. SCTR repre- screened, and most program horses are adopted
sentatives attend local auctions to identify Thor- out to experienced riders or those with quali- PHONE: (951) 768-2043
oughbreds potentially at risk. Rescues are made fied trainers. The adoption contract provides MAIN CONTACT:

based on need rather than adoptability or ride- lifetime protection – adoptees may not be resold
ability. or transferred by adopters but must return to Jackie Poe
The SCTR philosophy is that all Thorough- SCTR. WEB ADDRESS:
breds are winners, regardless of pedigree, Rescues can only be achieved when space and sctbrescue.org
performance, or physical condition. Once funds are available, thus the need for income is
acquired, horses undergo a minimum of 30 days ongoing. All donations are welcome, and horse SOCIAL:
of quarantine at a facility in Apple Valley, where sponsorships range from $10 to $250 per month. socaltbrescue
they are handled, evaluated for health, and Prominent equine artists such as the late
given necessary veterinary and farrier care. Fred Stone and the late Christine Picavet have @socaltbrescue
Many will then be “re-started” by a professional donated proceeds from their work, while the @socaltbrescue
trainer. SCTR has about 18 Thoroughbreds, organization has received support from Blue AVERAGE NUMBER OF
ranging in ages from 5 to 26. Horse Charities, ASPCA, The Exceller Fund,
Past and present SCTR horses have included and Thoroughbred Charities of America, as well THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
a daughter of the great Alleged; Santa Anita as the TAA. 18

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