Samantha Smith

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is seeking photos for the 2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar. Submissions for TAA's fourth annual calendar photo contest will be accepted July 1 through July 31. Entries should feature a registered Thoroughbred that is either currently residing at or was rehomed by a TAA-accredited organization. For other details on submissions, visit: thoroughbredaftercare.org/calendar-contest/ "The calendar contest is a unique opportunity to showcase not only some of our accredited organizations but also the remarkable abilities and success stories of Thoroughbreds in their second careers," said TAA's Marketing &...

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) on Monday announced the winners of their third annual Calendar Photo Contest, the 12 chosen photos set to be featured in the 2024 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar, sponsored by Repole Stable. The grand prize winner and cover feature by Ann Cheek captures an early morning sunrise over the sanctuary at Our Mims Retirement Haven in Kentucky. The image captures Our Mims residents Theheartofdixie, Kidnap Katie, and Sweet Ambition. This year's calendar contest received nearly 200 submissions and along with the primary winners, additional photos were...

Samantha Smith has been named the new director of marketing and communications for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, effective Monday. A graduate of the University of Kentucky's animal science program, Smith has marketing and communications experience with a variety of equine associations, including TOBA, The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, and the Horse Racing Women's Summit. Smith will be responsible for leading and overseeing all marketing initiatives at the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. She will work closely with the executive team, the communications committee, and TAA's accredited organizations to develop and implement...

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) has scheduled educational seminars for 2023. Specific topics, speakers, and sponsors for each seminar will be announced closer to the events with each seminar covering topics pertaining to both Thoroughbred owners and breeders. The 2023 schedule includes: Mar. 19-20 - Ocala, Florida June 23-24 - Toronto, Canada July 27-28 - Del Mar, California Aug. 10-11 - Saratoga Springs, New York* Oct. 23 - Lexington, Kentucky *Tentative dates for Saratoga; all others confirmed. "We are excited to announce some great venues for the 2023...

Edited Press Release The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced Monday that Samantha Smith has been named as its Director of Marketing and Education, effective Feb. 7, 2022. Samantha was most recently the Marketing & Communications Director at the United States Pony Club. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and previously served in several capacities at The Jockey Club, including as its Industry Initiatives Specialist. "I am honored to be joining TOBA and look forward to all aspects of this role," Smith said. "I am thrilled...