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A few months after the 2022 Hillsdale County Fair in Hillsdale, Mich., Riley Clark began her search for a new horse. Her previous CANTER Michigan adoptee, Grander Plan (now known as Prince), had...
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Posted February 24th, 2025 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Future Is Bright for Turnagain Tide
“The moment I first saw him, I fell in love,” says Jen Murdoch, barn manager of Willowbrooke Farm, a CANTER Michigan facility....
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Posted December 2nd, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Wilky G Does It All
In the fall of 2020, Elizabeth McDougald had no plans to adopt a horse when she visited Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation in Guthrie, Okla. She was there to pick up a horse for one of her students,...
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Posted December 2nd, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: ‘Heart Horse’ Lamartine Thrives After Rehab
Heather Rowan had always dreamed of owning a horse, and for her adoption was the only option. “I knew how special Thoroughbreds were, and I was thrilled at the chance to give one of these...
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Posted November 25th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: The Trail Ride Home for Windcries
Courtney Thompson was devastated after losing her two beloved "heart horses" to old age, leaving her with no plans to find a new horse anytime soon. Understanding how difficult this time was for...
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Posted November 13th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Grander Plan Shows Out at County Fairs
After losing his cherished Thoroughbred mare, Aaron Clark began searching for a new horse. While browsing CANTER Michigan’s available horses, he discovered Grander Plan. Originally adopted for...
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Posted November 5th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: From the Racetrack to the Fox Hunt
Fox Hunting is a complex and demanding sport, requiring a horse with bravery and composure amid the excitement. When Michelle Stephen Seigel was searching for her next Fox Hunting prospect, Kiss...
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Posted October 25th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Manhattan Striker Shines in Second Career
“This has been a life-changing experience for my daughter and has shaped her in more ways beyond just in the saddle,” said Sara Anderson....
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Posted October 15th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Moab’s Journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Moab was donated to The University of Findlay (UF) in the spring of 2023 by Godolphin, one of the world’s leading Thoroughbred breeding and racing operations. Godolphin, also a proud supporter of...
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Posted October 7th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Rescued Hearts
Misty’s Blue Knight, a 2000 gray Thoroughbred gelding, was abandoned in a field in Maryland. Thankfully, Animal Control rescued him and brought him to Brook Hill Retirement Center For Horses in...
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Posted October 4th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Rewarding Journey for Friend of Dubai
Kimberly Quinn rode with Jennifer Blades at Willowbrooke Farm. Kimberly was in search of her next horse when Friend of Dubai joined the CANTER Michigan herd at the farm. Friend of Dubai, a 2016...
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Posted September 30th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Taking a Leap of Faith
Joy Nakrin took a huge leap of faith when she adopted a horse, sight unseen, from Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, located in Blanch, N.C. Blue Bloods is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run...
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Posted September 26th, 2024 ·