Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) trainer Melissa Porter was recently selected as an inaugural winner of the Good People for Good Horses Awards, presented by the Right Horse Initiative. Porter is one of just eight individuals to be selected throughout the country for the award, which recognizes individuals for exceptional work towards promoting equine welfare. Her contributions and commitment to helping at-risk horses in her role as trainer at FLTAP, the only adoption center located on the grounds of a racetrack in the United States, led to her selection.
Porter joined the FLTAP team in March 2018 as trainer and helped the program nearly double the number of horses adopted in 2019 to over 50.
“I never thought this job would turn into such a passion of mine,” says Porter. “These horses have a special place in my heart, and I enjoy watching them blossom in their new homes. I'm excited to end 2019 on such a strong note with this award from The Right Horse Initiative, and can't wait to see where next year takes us.”
The Right Horse Initiative is a collective of industry professionals and equine welfare advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition through a dialogue of kindness and respect.
“We are thrilled to be recognizing a group of outstanding individuals with the Good People for Good Horses awards. We had an incredible group of nominees and each winner has made a powerful impact in their field,” stated Christy Counts, President of the Right Horse Initiative.
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