 | | Racehorse Retirement | | Cabin Creek Rescue and Retirement Foundation |
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| Lifetime Retirement for Older and Less-Sound Horses |
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Cabin Creek Rescue and Retirement Foundation was established in 2008 by Jodie and Tommy Pointer to finance extended care for retired racehorses that, due to unsound physical condition or old age, are not good candidates for adoption. Over the years it had become apparent to the Pointers that very few facilities offered extended care for the older or less-sound ex-racehorses.
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When asked why they have dedicated their lives to rescuing racehorses, including many horses the industry had given up on, Jodie replied:
"We see it everyday in our industry - the noble racehorse; a beautiful, intelligent athlete pouring his heart and soul into running the race and competing to win. Then in a split second, tragedy hits, an accident happens, and their racing career is over...
Or another scenerio, common to all of us in the racing industry, are the horses that have continued to produce; finishing race after race; and bringing home the purse. Suddenly they become too old or too sore to compete, dropping down in class, becoming more of a financial liability than an asset.
We owe these horses a debt of gratitude. Without exception, they have enriched our lives and are the foundation of our continued success. Now it is our turn to give back to them."
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Jodie and Tommy Pointer organized Cabin Creek Rescue in 2008 as a non-profit charity following 13 years of concentrated efforts to privately place over a thousand ex-racehorses into adoptive homes.
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| During the past 3 years, the Pointers have successfully placed over 300 retiring racehorses and track ponies into loving homes through Cabin Creek's Retire Your Racehorse, Foster A Horse, Retraining Horses for Adoption, and Adopt A Horse programs. |
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Jodie also worked closely with Philadelphia Park and the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association in their efforts to set-up Philadelphia Park's Turning For Home racehorse placement organization in 2008. Cabin Creek Rescue is proud to be recognized as one of Turning For Home's approved non-profit horse rescue organizations.
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| The Pointers also donate extensive lay-up care for most retiring racehorses prior to placement. Cabin Creek Rescue's Racehorse Retirement Fund presently provides long-term care to over a dozen Lifetime Retirees and hopes to take in more with your continued support and donations. |
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