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SANCTUARY
Thoroughbred Athletes REHABILITATION

RETRAINING/ADOPTION

TESTIMONIAL:

“Accreditation of our
organization has
definitely helped us
further our mission.
The TAA accreditation
seal documents our
legitimacy to grantors
and donors as well
as potential
adopters. They know
that the facility has
been inspected
and that business
practices have been
closely examined to
C MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHY ensure that it is being
Okie Buckaroo, adopted by Allie Bozone, earned more than $90,000 on the track and is now a
Thoroughbred Incentive Program Champion and training toward the Thoroughbred Makeover. run in a professional,
efficient manner.”
Established in 2011 by former racehorse trainer tasks. The organization is a leader in expanding
Lynn Sullivan, Thoroughbred Athletes is a the demand for ex-racehorses by virtue of its very FOUNDED: 2011
Thoroughbred retraining facility for both successful adoption program as well as host-
donated and rescued horses. ing multiple well-attended horse shows, which ADDRESS:
Since its inception, more than 330 horses have provide a venue for showing off the skills of their 2851 S. Midwest Blvd.
been part of the program and more than 300 have graduates. Guthrie, OK 73044
been adopted. Thoroughbred Athletes is staffed by a group of
Many Thoroughbred Athletes “graduates” dedicated, hardworking volunteers. The board of PHONE: (405) 802-1312
are successfully competing at high levels in a directors is a diverse group that meets monthly.
variety of disciplines. They are known for being Thoroughbred Athletes mentors community MAIN CONTACT:
tough, athletic, willing, and always ready to youth by offering supervised learning opportu- Lynn Sullivan
move forward. A number have been adopted as nities. Additionally, a “work-to-ride” program for
pleasure horses and are proving to be eager trail horse-savvy adults is available. WEB ADDRESS:
mounts. Thoroughbred Athletes also has been Thoroughbred Athletes is recognized as a top thoroughbred-athletes.com

successful at finding pet or companion homes for charitable organization, having been honored

horses not sound enough to be ridden. The orga- with the Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits SOCIAL:
nization’s Facebook page is full of photos from as well as being endorsed by GiveSmart Okla- ThoroughbredAthletes
proud and loving owners. homa, receiving gold status from GuideStar, and @TB_athletes
Thoroughbred Athletes is proving that retired earning accreditation from Global Federation of @thoroughbred_athletes
racehorses are capable of success at a variety of Animal Sanctuaries.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
50

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