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Southern Living
South Carolina People & Places | October, 2009
Where Horses Offer Hope
By Patricia Wilens
Prison inmates learn trust and skills by tending retired horses in Rembert

The New York Times
SPORTS   | August 24, 2009
Around the Final Turn, and Heading for a Home
By JOE DRAPE
Last month, Tour of the Cat, an 11-year-old multiple graded-stakes winner, ran for the 79th time, before a group that feels racehorses should be retired with dignity arranged for him to be shipped to a farm.

The New York Times
SPORTS   | December 31, 1969
Video Library Player:  Where Do Racehorses Go?
Every year, thousands of thoroughbred racehorses end their careers and become economic liabilities to their owners. What happens to former stakes winners who are no longer profitable?

Equine Organizations and Similar Foundations

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Inc.– The national partner of SC TRF, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation was founded two decades ago to save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.
South Carolina Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association – A statewide organization advocating positive aspects of the Thoroughbred business – breeding, training and racing while also providing leadership and solutions to the challenges presented by the thoroughbred business.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association – The national trade organization for Thoroughbred owners and breeders. Based in Lexington, Kentucky.
South Carolina Equine Ministries - A Christian organization connecting those who share an interest in horses and wish to be involved in a ministry utilizing horses.
South Carolina Horseman’s Council - The voice of the South Carolina Equine Industry.
South Carolina Awareness and Rescue for Equines - Provides public awareness and education concerning the welfare of equines, and to work with county Humane Society Chapters Animal Control Offices and Law Enforcement Offices in South Carolina to guarantee the welfare and safety of all equines in the state.

Farms, Stables and Trails

Custom Care Equine - Located in Camden, SC, provides quality care and training for horses in order to produce and individual ready to meet owner and trainer expectations.
Kirkwood Stables - A full-service Thoroughbred breaking and training operation that specializes in the preparation of young horses for 2-year-olds in training sales
SC State Trails – Listing of all official state horse trails in South Carolina.
Circle M Ranch - Located in Pelzer, this family owned ranch specializes in riding, roping and showing horses.
Haven Hill Farms - A full service Equine facility offering a safe haven for horses while also offering a creative space for outdoor receptions, weddings, birthday parties, company functions and other events.
Hendrix Farms – A great place to learning about equine care, offering riding lessons, Summer day camp, and horse sales. Located in Lexington, S.C.
Pendleton Area Saddle Club - Promotes and practices trail stewardship through education and related project. Also addresses public land access issues affecting horse-related activities.
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Museum - Collects, presents and preserves the significant achievements of the Aiken’s contribution to the Thoroughbred racing industry through educational experiences for visitors of all ages.
Thoroughbred Country - Promotes tourism in the horse-loving counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell in Western South Carolina. Group tours and official Visitor’s Guides offered.
Keeneland Association, Inc. - Keeneland is the global leader in Thoroughbred horse auctions and conducts world-class Thoroughbred horse racing every April and October.
Groom Elite - Provides horsemen an opportunity for professional and personal growth, by increasing their understanding of the horse with which they work and enhancing their professional skills.

Adoption Services

Thoroughbred Adoption Network - A network designed to help you adopt an ex-racehorse by allowing you to search for a horse with the attributes you desire.
ReRun, Inc. - Adoption, donation and sponsorship services with chapters in Kentucky, New Jersey and New York.
Thoroughbred Charities of America - To provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers by supporting retirement, rescue and research and by helping the people who work with them.

Everything Thoroughbred

Homestretch The Movie - A deeply affecting cinematic experience that tells the story of prison farms that train inmates in equine care. (TRF SC is featured)
Thoroughbred Daily News - The TDN is the “Wall Street Journal for the Thoroughbred industry worldwide - it is its leading daily information source.
Equine Post – Online community connecting equine owners to each other. Also provide equine news, free homepage and classifieds services.
Equine Intervention, LLC - Located in Hartsville SC, this Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Learning, & Consultation Service offers individuals, schools, groups, families, & businesses an intervention and prevention strategy for addressing the needs of clients in counseling and psychoeducational settings.