The South Carolina Committee of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (SC TRF) at the Wateree River Correctional Institution offers a place of hope and renewal...a true second chance..for retired Thoroughbred horses and prison inmates. At the SC TRF's barn, known as Seabiscuit Stables, the horses are safe, well cared for and loved. The inmates selected for the program become not only students learning marketable job skills for the equine industry, but also caregivers. For many inmate/students this is their first experience with expressing and receiving love as well as being responsible for the day to day welfare of another living creature. The transformation for man and horse is nothing short of miraculous.  When the inmate/students, who successfully complete the Second Chances program, are released from prison, they return to life outside the walls better prepared emotionally, mentally, and practically to become contributing members of society.

The SC TRF together with the national TRF work tirelessly to rescue and retrain Thoroughbreds who would otherwise likely be sold at "killer auctions" in this country for transport to Mexico and Canada where they are brutally slaughtered and their flesh sold to fancy restaurants in Europe, Scandinavia and Japan where it is considered a delicacy. 

Learn More, Do More, Help More

We invite you to learn more about the South Carolina Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and our Second Chances Program by visiting us at Seabiscuit’s Stable. It’s easy to do; just contact Page Hodson, Secretary of the SCTRF at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 803-238-2848.

How to Become a Member of the South Carolina TRF
That’s easy too; just contact Page Hodson by phone or email: 803-238-2848 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Volunteer

There are always volunteer opportunities and don’t forget to check out our “wish list”.

Sponsor a Thoroughbred at Wateree

Maybe you, your organization or your pony club would like to sponsor a Thoroughbred. A wonderful way to help us and put a face to your contribution is by sponsoring your very own horse; with no stall to muck!
Read an inspirational sponsorship story here.

Poems & Letters from Inmates:

• A Second Chance
• Horses and Me
• Reflections