The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has chosen 12 winning photos for its second annual calendar photo contest. The photos will be featured in the organization's 2023 calendar. The first-place submission, which is also featured on the cover of the 2023 TAA Calendar, was won by Erin Degnan and her adopted off-track Thoroughbred Cackle the Cuda, courtesy of John Miller, Spectrum Photography. Cackle the Cuda made 43 starts before retiring from racing with a record of 8-11-6 and earnings of $118,790. Now this Kentucky-bred warhorse is enjoying a life of competitive trail and endurance riding. TAA-accredited After the Races began retraining Cackle the Cuda for a second career after racing, before placing him for adoption which ultimately led the son of Candy Ride (Arg) to Degnan.
For the second consecutive year, the TAA calendar is sponsored by Repole Stable.
“The TAA is an awesome organization that we are always thrilled to support,” said Mike Repole. “Their calendar is a great way to show off what our amazing Thoroughbreds can do off the track.”
The 2023 TAA Calendar is now available for pre-order at www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/donation_now. Every $20 donation to the TAA is eligible to receive a calendar upon request. Calendars will begin shipping in November.
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