Thoroughbred Industry Links
American Horse Council
Organized in 1969 and based in Washington, D.C., promotes, protects, and represents all segments of the horse industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry. The Unwanted Horse Coalition is a sister organization.
Organized in 1969 and based in Washington, D.C., promotes, protects, and represents all segments of the horse industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry. The Unwanted Horse Coalition is a sister organization.
Barbaro Memorial Fund
Founded in memory of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, the Barbaro Memorial Fund supports research into laminitis and other diseases that affect the horse.
Founded in memory of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, the Barbaro Memorial Fund supports research into laminitis and other diseases that affect the horse.
Blood-Horse
Industry print and online publication featuring news, analysis, interviews, blogs, and pedigree information. Other publications include a stallion register, auction guide, and investor guide.
Industry print and online publication featuring news, analysis, interviews, blogs, and pedigree information. Other publications include a stallion register, auction guide, and investor guide.
Daily Racing Form
"America's turf authority since 1894," Daily Racing Form supplies news, statistics, analysis, and past performance information daily.
"America's turf authority since 1894," Daily Racing Form supplies news, statistics, analysis, and past performance information daily.
Engineered Racing Surfaces Coalition
ERS is comprised of multiple North American Thoroughbred racing tracks with engineered, or "synthetic," surfaces, and was formed to serve as a resource for horse racing participants, media and fans about the benefits of these surfaces.
ERS is comprised of multiple North American Thoroughbred racing tracks with engineered, or "synthetic," surfaces, and was formed to serve as a resource for horse racing participants, media and fans about the benefits of these surfaces.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
The nation's leading private source of equine research funding.
The nation's leading private source of equine research funding.
Horse Racing Radio Network
Interviews and live coverage of more than 120 major stakes broadcast throughout Kentucky and the U.S. Also available via podcast and live streaming.
Interviews and live coverage of more than 120 major stakes broadcast throughout Kentucky and the U.S. Also available via podcast and live streaming.
Horseplayers Association of North America
A grassroots, non-profit organization uniting horseplayers to promote change in the racing industry to benefit the customer.
A grassroots, non-profit organization uniting horseplayers to promote change in the racing industry to benefit the customer.
Horseplayers' Coalition
A consortium of horseplayers that seeks legislative and regulatory solutions to tax and business issues that have an impact on racing fans and pari-mutuel racetracks.
A consortium of horseplayers that seeks legislative and regulatory solutions to tax and business issues that have an impact on racing fans and pari-mutuel racetracks.
In Memory of Eight Belles
Donations to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation in memory of Eight Belles are used solely to fund research toward the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
Donations to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation in memory of Eight Belles are used solely to fund research toward the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
Jockey Club
The breed Registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Jockey Club family of companies includes research, technology, and charitable organizations.
The breed Registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Jockey Club family of companies includes research, technology, and charitable organizations.
Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy
The work of the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy is focused on the "backside" of Kentucky's race tracks, where race horses are stabled and the needs are great. The faith-based work done at the track is often described as the Backside Ministry.
The work of the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy is focused on the "backside" of Kentucky's race tracks, where race horses are stabled and the needs are great. The faith-based work done at the track is often described as the Backside Ministry.
Kentucky Equine Education Project
A grassroots organization that educates the public and legislators of the benefits of Kentucky's equine industries, including the Thoroughbred racing industry.
A grassroots organization that educates the public and legislators of the benefits of Kentucky's equine industries, including the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Kentucky Horse Racing Authority
Independent state agency that regulates conditions under which racing in Kentucky may be conducted.
Independent state agency that regulates conditions under which racing in Kentucky may be conducted.
National Thoroughbred Racing Association
A trade association for the Thoroughbred racing industry. Membership is voluntary.
A trade association for the Thoroughbred racing industry. Membership is voluntary.
National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance
The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance is a standing organization whose purpose is to implement safety and integrity standards on a uniform, nationwide basis. The Alliance functions as a certification/accreditation body for the purpose of recognizing and inducing compliance by all stakeholders.
The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance is a standing organization whose purpose is to implement safety and integrity standards on a uniform, nationwide basis. The Alliance functions as a certification/accreditation body for the purpose of recognizing and inducing compliance by all stakeholders.
North American Racing Academy
First professional jockey school in the United States. Teaches students fundamentals of professional race riding and horse care with courses in nutrition, fitness, finance, communication, rules of racing, and technology. A member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
First professional jockey school in the United States. Teaches students fundamentals of professional race riding and horse care with courses in nutrition, fitness, finance, communication, rules of racing, and technology. A member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
Pat Lang Photography
Pat Lang has been the official track photographer for Turfway Park for 26 years. He also is the track photographer for River Downs.
Pat Lang has been the official track photographer for Turfway Park for 26 years. He also is the track photographer for River Downs.
Polytrack: Martin Collins Surfaces & Footings LLC
In September 2005, Turfway Park became the first track in North America to use Polytrack for racing.
In September 2005, Turfway Park became the first track in North America to use Polytrack for racing.
Race for Education
A national nonprofit education scholarship foundation funded by various parties related to or with an interest in the Thoroughbred racing industry.
A national nonprofit education scholarship foundation funded by various parties related to or with an interest in the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Racing Medication and Testing Consortium
Strives to develop and promote uniform rules, policies and testing standards at the national level; coordinate research and educational programs that seek to ensure the integrity of racing and the health and welfare of racehorses and participants; and protect the interests of the racing public.
Strives to develop and promote uniform rules, policies and testing standards at the national level; coordinate research and educational programs that seek to ensure the integrity of racing and the health and welfare of racehorses and participants; and protect the interests of the racing public.
Thoroughbred Charities of America
Allocates monies to non-profits that work toward improving the lives of racehorses and their caretakers.
Allocates monies to non-profits that work toward improving the lives of racehorses and their caretakers.
Thoroughbred Daily News
The Thoroughbred industry's leading daily information source for owners, breeders, trainers and industry executives, delivered digitally or by fax for a quick, 15-page average daily read.
The Thoroughbred industry's leading daily information source for owners, breeders, trainers and industry executives, delivered digitally or by fax for a quick, 15-page average daily read.
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Works on behalf of owners and breeders; represented by member organizations in various states.
Works on behalf of owners and breeders; represented by member organizations in various states.
Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau
A national private investigative agency established in 1946 to address issues of integrity and security in Thoroughbred racing.
A national private investigative agency established in 1946 to address issues of integrity and security in Thoroughbred racing.
Thoroughbred Times
Weekly print and online publication covering the racing industry. Publishes an annual almanac and stallion directory as well as a daily newsletter.
Weekly print and online publication covering the racing industry. Publishes an annual almanac and stallion directory as well as a daily newsletter.
University of Arizona Racetrack Industry Program
Programs lead to bachelors and masters degrees for students interested in a career in the racing industry.
Programs lead to bachelors and masters degrees for students interested in a career in the racing industry.
Unwanted Horse Coalition
Represents a broad alliance of equine organizations under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the unwanted horse issue. Maintains a directory of facilities that provide specific services for unwanted horses, such as retraining facilities, therapeutic riding groups and police departments, and facilities that accept horses with special needs, such as retirement farms and rescue groups.
Represents a broad alliance of equine organizations under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the unwanted horse issue. Maintains a directory of facilities that provide specific services for unwanted horses, such as retraining facilities, therapeutic riding groups and police departments, and facilities that accept horses with special needs, such as retirement farms and rescue groups.
Vinery Ltd.
A leading Thoroughbred operation with locations in Kentucky, Florida, and New York, and sponsor of the G3 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes at Turfway.
A leading Thoroughbred operation with locations in Kentucky, Florida, and New York, and sponsor of the G3 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes at Turfway.
WinStar Farm
Industry-leading Thoroughbred operation including top stallions, comprehensive breaking, rehabbing and training programs, bloodstock services, and racing. Sponsor of the WinStar Kentucky Cup Day of Champions.
Industry-leading Thoroughbred operation including top stallions, comprehensive breaking, rehabbing and training programs, bloodstock services, and racing. Sponsor of the WinStar Kentucky Cup Day of Champions.
