The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be hosting an impressive silent auction of valuable experiences, memorabilia, art, and other unique items that every racing fan will enjoy. All of the proceeds will benefit the TAA, which accredits and awards grants to Thoroughbred aftercare organizations in North America.
Five Festival Events Around Louisville Hosted by Equestricon on Breeders’ Cup Week
Whether it’s racing fashion, a taste of Kentucky’s finest bourbon, or concerts featuring some of the brightest stars in modern pop, Equestricon has it all. Though the racing-centered festival has events like these going on all throughout the week before the Breeders’ Cup, there are a few that might catch the eye of even the most seasoned Kentucky natives.
Equestricon’s Ticket Construction Workshop Provides Focus
“You hear it every day at the racetrack: ‘I’m a great handicapper, but a terrible bettor.’ In many instances that’s true,” said Daily Racing Form’s podcast host and contest editor Peter Thomas Fornatale. “People will spend an hour looking at a race and construct a bet in the time it takes to walk from their seat to the window.”
Bluebloods in the Bluegrass: How Kentucky’s Soil Supports Great Horses
Career Networking at Equestricon
Whether you’re a student, a young professional looking to work in racing or someone who has started a career in horse racing but wants to meet a broader range of people in the field, Equestricon is a once-a-year educational and networking destination. Generally speaking, the entire convention, is about creating more access to the sport and providing opportunities for attendees to meet people who have a shared passion for horse racing. But career development is heavily emphasized in the convention program, which will be held on Monday, October 29, and Tuesday, October 30, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Downtown Louisville.
Exploring Aftercare at Equestricon 2018
“Equestricon is a modern day way of thinking in racing,” said [Stacie Clark-Rogers]. “I think in this day and age the accountability of the stewardship of horses is important to show that we care about our horses. You want to say, ’yes, we take care of the horses after they’re done racing.’ I think this modern day fan wants to know that. I think it’s important to recognize that social expectation is that we are conscious of the stewardship of the horse.”
Visit The People's Horse and Taylor Made at Equestricon™!
Owning a racehorse is one of our oldest, most celebrated traditions, but high costs, an insular industry and a host of other reasons have prevented generations of new fans from enjoying one of life’s most thrilling experiences. To change that, we launched The People’s Horse, a new project that fuses digital crowdsourcing, interactive media and old-school horsemanship, and allows anyone the experience of horse ownership. With California Chrome as our stallion and Taylor Made Farm as our partner, we’re building a growing community that can help raise our foal to be
Man O' War Project Important for Veterans & Horses
“Horses and veterans have a shared basis. Horses are prey animals and they are very fearful of their surroundings. Their expertise is to identify and respond to threatening cues in the environment. This also is what’s going on with people with PTSD, especially veterans, who are coming back to post-deployment life.
