Thoroughbred Connect Program Assists Racehorse Adoptions

The Jockey Club has made some changes to its Thoroughbred Connect program, an online resource for rehoming Thoroughbred horses at the conclusion of their racing or breeding careers.

Anyone with Thoroughbred horses in need of new homes can list those horses on thoroughbredconnect.com. Those interested in providing aftercare or assistance can attach their names and contact information to the electronic records of Thoroughbreds within The Jockey Club’s database using Thoroughbred Connect. People who are able to provide assistance for a Thoroughbred appearing on the list may request that their contact information be sent to the person in possession of the horse. This modification simplifies the exchange of information between owners and prospective adopters.

Around 1,700 horses have been listed so far. Each horse listing includes a link to the equineline.com Free Auction Results Search for the horse so that an individual can view public sales results as an aid in researching the horse’s history. Links to a five-generation pedigree from equineline.com and to racing information from equibase.com are also provided.

The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred racing and breeding, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. The Jockey Club provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans and farms, among others. Additional information is available at jockeyclub.com.