2010
TRF JRC Latest Adoptions!
Talk Of The Block aka "Toby" has been adopted by a wonderful family with little kids to love on him daily!! We thank our family supporters, and wish you and Toby happy trails!
Rita Mae Brown’s, Animal Magnetism
Rita Mae Brown’s, Animal Magnetism, will be released shortly! Recently, Rita Mae took the time to meet with TRF JRC and members of the local press to support TRF’s fundraising efforts. To hear the interviews, and learn more about Rita Mae’s new book, click the play button:
HELP US DOUBLE YOUR MONEY!
Times are tough and your dollar does not seem to go as far. You don’t have to tell TRF, which continues to care for 1,200 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. During these economic time, we have an opportunity to double the impact of your donation! We have been issued a challenge grant by Trustees of the Paul Mellon Estate. Under this challenge, TRF has an opportunity to receive a matching gift for any funding we received, up to $50K, between now and next October. If we are successful in meeting this challenge, TRF can raise a minimum of $100K in new funding. We hope that you will help us meet this challenge by making a donation in any amount. For additional information, and to donate online, go to: www.trfinc.org/Make-a-Gift-c9.html
Purchase Secretariat's Meadow Online From TRF Today. For Each Book Sold, TRF Will Receive a $7.50 Contribution from the Publisher!
Secretariat’s Meadow . . . The Land . . . The Family . . . The Legend. By Kate Chenery Tweedy and Leeanne Ladin. Published by Dementi Milestone Publishing. Purchase the new book about Secretariat and his birthplace, the Meadow, just newly released. Although much has been written about the Triple Crown legend, Secretariat, and a new Disney will come out about him this fall, the complete story of Secretariat’s birthplace and the Chenery family who raised and raced him has never been told . . . until now—and a Chenery is telling it!
Secretariat’s Meadow, The Land, the Family, The Legend is the story of how the author Kate Chenery Tweedy’s mother, Penny, and grandfather, Christopher T. Chenery, came to breed and race the horse many call the most perfect racehorse we will ever see. Three years in the making, this book, co-authored with Virginia writer, Leeanne Ladin, tells not only Secretariat’s story, but also the saga of an enduring piece of land where an “empire built on broodmares” produced an immortal son.
Penny Chenery wrote the foreword to Secretariat’s Meadow and shared over 200 exclusive photos from her private collection for the 160-page pictorial history. The narrative is enriched by Kate’s vivid recollections of The Meadow as a child and her eyewitness account of the magic and the mayhem surrounding her mother and “Big Red” during the Triple Crown races in 1973. The back cover of the book features endorsements by Diane Lane, the award-winning actress who plays Penny Chenery in the movie Secretariat, jockey Ron Turcotte, exercise rider Jim Gaffney, author Bill Nack, racing historian Ed Bowen and Dell Hancock of Claiborne Farm.
The book is a pictorial history, 9 X 12, in full color, with over 300 photos, 160 pages. Price: $29.95, with additional charges for shipping, handling and taxes. For each book TRF sells online, the publisher will provide us with a contribution at no additional charge to you. To purchase Secretariat’s Meadow, go to
Meet Covert Action at the Woodside Equine Clinic
On October 23, TRF and resident star, Covert Action, will attend the Woodside Equine Clinic’s First Annual Community Horse Expo (time TBD). During the event, Woodside will feature lectures, demos and community vendors. To learn more about the event, and to get directions, go to www.woodsideequineclinic.com/1.html.
Download a flyer for this event: PDF File - opens to a new window and can be printed
Come Meet Author, Kate Chenery Tweedy
at the Richmond Southern States, on October 10, 2010.
Kate Chenery Tweedy, the author of the newly released, Secretariat’s Meadow, The Land, The Family, the Legend, will be available for book signing at the Richmond Southern States (RSS). The book signing coincides with the release of the new Disney movie, starring Diane Lane, John Malkovich and Scott Glenn, which premiers October 8. The event will also be attended by the grandson of Secretariat, Covert Action, a former racehorse and star of TRF JRC.
You can support TRF by purchasing Secretariat’s Meadow at the Richmond Southern States or by making your purchase online from us today. For each book we sell, TRF will receive a contribution from the publisher (at no additional cost to you).
Richmond Southern States, 8718 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Art at the Barn
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JRC’s Fourth Annual Barn Tour Attracts Dozens of Friends and Guests
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| Secretariat's grandson, Covert Action, a rescued racehorse and member of the TRF James River herd shown during an interview with WTVR-TV "Virginia This Morning." Also pictured are Robin Williams, Stephanie Nixon (behind Covert) and Greg McQuade. | Covert Action shown with his groom David Hampton. Photo courtesy of Debby Thomas. |
TRF JRC held its fourth annual Barn Tour on September 19 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Included in the Tour was Barn Four at the James River Correctional Center, the permanent home of Secretariat’s grandson, Covert Action. Proceeds from the Tour will be used to support “Greener Pastures.” TRF JRC thanks all of you came out to support the tour! We are also most grateful to our supporters who so graciously permitted TRF guests to visit their private farms—thank you!
We received some great feedback from tour participants and supporters, supporting our tour organizers, Marshie, Jennifer, Liz and Mary :
“You guys are amazing and so is the facility. Everyone was so nice and the horses looked great. I know it was a lot of hard work and hopefully it will pay off with donations AND adoptions.” Catherine
“I really hope you get lots of adoptions out of it! Tell the guys that Cricket is being spoiled ROTTEN.” Susan
“Cheers and MANY thanks to Marshie for all her hard work getting the tour organized and accomplished! Everyone we saw had a wonderful time and was really impressed with Barn 4 and the program itself so that was a huge asset to the tour. All the barns looked great and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. Congratulations to all!!” Janis
“Thank YOU Marshie and Jennifer for all your hard work. I was thrilled with
the turnout and interest in Barn Four.” Anne
“[A] fabulous day and a great success! Many thanks to all—especially our fearless leaders, Marshie and Jennifer. You had a gorgeous day, well-organized plan—and predictable success! Robin
Barns included on the tour were:
- Mt. Bernard Farm: 2371 River Rd. West , Maidens, Va.This private racehorse breeding and boarding facility is listed as a National Register of Historic Places property dating to 1850. The classical revival property is rarely opened to the public.
- Sterling Farm: 2551 Pony Farm Rd. , Maidens, Va. , This privately owned farm specializes in breeding Russian Calvary horses, the Budyonny. Because the Budyonny breed was recently introduced in the United States there are less than 50 in America .
- James River Work Center Barn 4: Route 6, Crozier, Va. , Barn 4 is the home for 25 retired thoroughbred racehorses, that are retrained for adoption to be hunters, jumpers, show mounts, fox hunters, pleasure mounts and trail horses. Barn 4 is the permanent home for Secretariats’ grandson Covert Action. More information about the horses available for adoption and the Groom Elite program can be found at www.jamesriverhorses.org.
- “Clarendon”: Miller’s Lane, Manakin-Sabot, Va., Privately owned by Betsy and Robert Fauntleroy, this farm is a state-of-the-art hunter and jumper show barn.
- Henebry Farm: 2561 Maidens Rd. , Maidens, Va. 23102 - Henebry specializes in full-care board and consists of 105 acres. It offers pasture boarding, retirement boarding, extended lay-ups, training and horse sales.
- Virginia Equine Clinic at Deep Run Hunt Club: 1542 Manakin Rd. , Manakin , Va. , This farm is the base of a very busy ambulatory veterinary practice. The clinic offers facilities for stallion collection and breeding, foaling out, in-patient treatment, minor surgery, pre-purchase exams and boarding. The location offers easy access to riding trails, a front row seat for the fox hunts at Deep Run Hunt Club, pony club field trials, and both the Deep Run and Old Dominion Horse Shows.
TRF’s Second Chances farm at the James River Work Center is one of eight corrections-based TRF programs, where rescued ex-racehorses are rehabilitated for adoption and TRF provides nationally-recognized Groom Elite vocational training for offender caretakers. Funds raised through the Barn Tour will be used to support TRF James River, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and Second Chances.
Excessively Crooked is Adopted
Excessively Crooked has been adopted!! Crooked has been adopted by a wonderful family who will give him tons of love and the very best of care . . . and he will have a cute little Mustang filly to play with! Crooked and his rider will be working to become hunter/jumper superstars. Crooked and his new family were bonding before Crooked even got on the trailer. This is a perfect situation where Crooked and his family will both grow together and become best friends.
"An Afternoon in the Winner's Circle"
On July 11, 2010, TRF JRC co-hosted with VTA,VHB&PA, NSA and VSA, "An Afternoon in the Winner's Circle," a benefit to support TRF at James River Center. Special Features included the Zeke Ferguson Memorial Steeplechase Stakes ($50k, Grade III) and the "TRF Winner Circle's Award" Honoree Presentation, champagne brunch, special guests and an art exhibition with the support of Virginia Equine Artists Association.
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"Deep Run Horse Show"
On June 25, 2010, TRF with the Deep Run Horse Show Association, hosted the exhibitor's party, A Taste of Local Flavor (June 25, 5:30 – 7:30 PM). Dozens joined the fun to help support TRF. On site, David Napier prepared his fabulous crab cakes. Kona Grill served sushi. Trackside Grill features an array of desserts. The food was delicious and the company was sporting!
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125 Attend TRF JRC Derby Party!The TRF JRC kicked off its 2010 fundraising season, celebrating the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby, with a near sold out party hosted by the Wine Loft in Glen Allen. The day was filled with lots of excitement, energy and fun. The Wine Loft kept everyone happy with a great selection of delicious appetizers and beverages. Steve "Mr Beach" Leonard was our MC and kept things moving along all day. He did a spectacular job! Adding to the excitement of the day, a 50/50 cash raffle was paid up to $1000, with $20, $10 and $5 betting pools equally active. Guests commented that Christy, Jeff and the whole staff at the Wine Loft were extremely "helpful" and "delightful to work with . . . going beyond the call of duty to make sure the party was a success . . . and the day perfect" for TRF JRC. To view additional photos of this event taken by Debby Thomas, Animal Art & Photography, click here. |
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Not a Second Time, Whatamon, and Colebrook Lake Adopted
Not a Second Time and Whatamon have been adopted by Erica Kulp of Virginia. Time and Whatamon will live a life of luxury on acres of rolling pastures with Erica's thoroughbred mare, Molly. WIth all the neighboring woods and fields, we hear that trail rides are already in the planning. Congratulations, Erica! We are so happy that Time and Whatamon will have such a wonderful family to love and spoil them!
Colebrook was adopted by Rita Mae Brown! She's going to use him as a staff horse for her pack of hounds, the Oak Ridge Hunt Club!
We have many others like Time, Whatamon, and Colebrook available for adoption. To preview available horses, click on the starburst: Adopt a Horse, or make an appointment by emailing statefarmhorses@aol.com.
TRF JRC Supports Secretariat's 40th Birthday Celebration.
TRF JRC volunteers Anne Tucker and Stephanie Nixon attended and supported the 40th birthday celebration of Virginia's Secretariat at the Meadow Event Park , held on March 27, 2010. Secretariat's birthday celebration, featuring a "heartwarming" tribute, attracted approximately 300 attendees. With attendees all enjoying pieces of cake, the event's success exceeded planner's expectations.
Make a Gift to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
The TRF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, funded entirely by donations from the general public, private grant sources and the Thoroughbred racing industry. All contributions are fully tax deductible