New Vocations has launched its 15th annual Breeders' Cup Pledge, in which connections of Breeders' Cup contenders have the opportunity to pledge a percentage of their Championship earnings to support the charity's mission to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired racehorses. The Pledge has raised over $1.1 million towards aftercare since starting in 2009.
“We are thrilled to have had so many owners and trainers involved in our Breeders' Cup Pledge over the years,” said Anna Ford, New Vocations' Thoroughbred Program Director. “The Pledge offers an easy way for owners and trainers to give back to the horses and support their transition into new careers. The funds raised are greatly needed to ensure we are able to continue serving over 600 retired racehorses annually.”
Last year's pledge raised over $100,000, and over 50 Championship contenders had owners and/or trainers who pledged a percentage of their Breeders' Cup earnings. Last year's total was driven by four horses with pledge connections–Fierceness, Unquestionable (Fr), Goodnight Olive, and Auguste Rodin (Ire)–winning their races on Future Stars Friday and Championship Saturday.
New Vocations will seek pledges from owners and trainers until Oct. 31st, in advance of the Nov. 1-2nd Championship races at Del Mar. All Pledge information is available at www.newvocations.org/events or by contacting anna@horseadoption.com or carey@horseadoption.com.
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