Difficult economic times mean finding creative ways to save money and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is no exception. On January 26th the TRF announced a letter of intent was signed with thoroughbred breeder and owner Tom McKenna to transfer as many as 600 retired horses to his 45,000 acre ranch in Walsenburg, CO.
The transfer of the horses to Mr. Mckenna’s ranch will allow the foundation to significantly reduce cost and continue to fulfill their mission to save thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.
“Notwithstanding a difficult economic environment, all of the major stakeholders and many prominent sportsmen in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing community have rallied around the TRF and collectively taken steps to ensure the future financial stability of the TRF and the success of the TRF mission.”, said John Moore, chairman of the TRF.
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