Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc.

20/11/2024

EPM. We have had many a case of this. It’s not a death sentence and can be treated 👍

EPM is widely considered the most important infectious neurologic disease of horses in North America and is caused by protozoal infection of the central nervous system. Horses are infected by consuming food or water contaminated with opossum s**t containing sporocysts.

Horses with EPM do not present a biosecurity risk to other animals because the disease is not transmissible between horses. An effective vaccine has yet to be developed, so the best preventative approach includes eliminating access of opossums to feed and water in order to minimize contact with opossum s**t and improving your horse's immune defenses by decreasing stress and optimizing health.

To learn more about EPM, visit the following resources:
https://aaep.org/resource/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm/
&
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/EPM

As always, consult your veterinarian for more information and for advice tailored to your horse's specific circumstances.

20/11/2024

As giving Tuesday approaches, we have started our fundraiser which is an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact to our mission and the lives of retired racehorses in the Caribbean. Just a click away 🙏🏻❤️ 🐎 👇🏻

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=DUCZCY6YL9QXC

18/11/2024

We received a beautiful update ❤️ on Noble Indy this past week from Old friends in Kentucky. Antonio reports that Indy is doing well. We are so grateful to our partner accredited aftercares that work with us in order for these horses to have safe retirements. 🙏🏻

12/11/2024

Check out our fall newsletter 🙏🏻

Hello there,Fall greetings from the Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare! As summertime closes, and fall is upon us, here are all the great things that have been going on at the rescue!

11/11/2024

Thankyou Mareworthy 🙌🏻

Meet Secret Paradise. Out of the Mareworthy herd she has raced the most. Here are some highlights about her:

Born: February 14, 2010
Color: Bay
Sire: Taste of Paradise
Dam: Sahara Meadows (by Desert)
Racing: 162 starts, $84,959 earned
Registered Foals: Not Bred
Came to us from Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc.

To learn more about her journey at the farm, become a Mareworthy Pasture Pal. As a Pasture Pal, you'll receive heartfelt monthly letters from all the mares at Mareworthy, along with a special limited edition vinyl sticker.

Join us in making a difference and stay connected with Secret and the rest of our herd! www.mareworthy.com/pasturepals

11/11/2024

Remember Relentless Lion ?

Well he has finally recovered from his transition off of the track and journey to MidAtlantic Horse Rescue 🙌🏻

Looking for his person 🙏🏻

Who loves ears?!
Lion is one lucky boy- after starting his race career in the Midatlantic region, he ended up racing in Puerto Rico. After a former connection asked about getting him back to the states, our friends at Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc. secured his retirement, and with the help of so many people who hosted and attended a dinner held by Chef's Expressions at the Manor in Monkton MD, he punched his airline ticket back to FL. From there Testerman Farms Transport gave him a free ride back to us. After all of that, he needed time to regain his health and weight- and just look at him now!
Lion is FANCY! Lovely mouth, lovely mover, kind and willing. He does have big ankles, we aren’t going to lie- but he is sound and hasn’t looked at his X-rays. Baseline X-rays are not pretty and it is recommended he shouldn’t go on to a steady jumping career. He can get attached to certain pasture mates, so a larger herd is preferable. What a story he has to tell- and this is the first chapter of his newest life.
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All his details are here https://midatlantichorserescue.org/horse/relentless-lion/
PM or email [email protected] to meet this lovely boy.

05/11/2024

This 👇🏻

IS RAIN ROT A FUNGAL OR A BACTERIAL DISEASE?

Rain rot (or rain scald) is the common name for a contagious BACTERIAL skin disease called dermatophilosis. It's caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis," which thrives during wet seasons and in geographical locations with high precipitation and humidity. It can also develop after horses have sweat under blankets or tack, and equines with compromised immune systems are more susceptible.

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?
Antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is very important!

How does rain rot happen?
The bacteria infects the hair follicles and damages the hair follicle and shaft; the hair will then pull out in small clumps leaving pink skin or purulent scabs behind (pro tip: your horse will NOT thank you for picking at them!) If you do not address the factors that promote the right bacterial environment (for example, you always leave your horse to stand outside in the rain without shelter or the protection of a waterproof rug), rain rot can keep recurring. If left untreated, the condition can even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan based on the severity of your horse's case. While there are a million products that can be found in your local tack store, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action.

02/11/2024

Thankyou 🙌🏻 to all the veterinarians that protect our horses

25/10/2024

Great article from our friend and partner aftercare that has taken in 3 CTA horses 🙏🏻. Broodmares need aftercare and a safety net also 🙌🏻

Mareworthy Charities' founder Kyle Rothfus writes: "When I receive calls from breeders or former connections asking for help because their mare was found in the slaughter pipeline, I hear the panic in their voices. They never imagined a horse they once cared for would end up in such a dire situation, but once it happens, they realize it can happen to any of us if we become too lax about proactively protecting our horses and following up after they leave our barns."

Read more: https://bit.ly/3NHc5IN

24/10/2024

Another beautiful sole safe. Thankyou After the Finish Line, Racing For Home and so many fans and previous connections for partnering with us to get him safe 🙌🏻

Fish Trappe Road (Fisher) arrived in March 2022. He had an early prominent career in racing, but over time had fallen through the ranks, was claimed at Mountaineer and transported to Camarero Racetrack in Puerto Rico. Fisher was a very popular horse in his day and several horse racing fans asked them to bring him back to the States. They were able to purchase the horse and then fundraised for his transport and quarantine expenses. We had him fitted with vet-prescribed clog shoes to help his foot soreness.

Fish Trappe Road (NY) is a 9-year-old grey gelding that raced from June 2015 to January 2022. He raced at Camarero (Puerto Rico), Mountaineer, Mahoning Valley, Thistledown, Belterra Park, Kentucky Downs, Keeneland, Oaklawn Park, Re*****on Park, Fair Grounds, Belmont Park, Saratoga, and Churchill Downs. He had 63 starts with 11 Firsts, 8 Seconds and 7 Thirds. He earned $679,407.

Fish Trappe Road lives in sanctuary due to health issues that includes arthritis in his ankles and mechanical founder issues. He was fitted with vet-prescribed clog shoes to help his foot soreness. He has also been treated for chronic cellulitis since returning to the States. Treatment for these conditions is ongoing. Fisher is currently on stall rest.

22/10/2024

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your horse may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your horse's unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

22/10/2024

So proud of Bev and MDHR for all their hard work and dedication to the horses. 🙌

20/10/2024

Check out the series of videos of TAA’s “Life After Racing” library. 💜

Life After Racing: A Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance video series about transitioning Thoroughbreds post racing career. FEATURING LongRun.Video 5: NutritionL...

19/10/2024

Equine Academy #8 of 2024. We are blessed to have a full house and so many amazing individuals that want to learn about equine welfare and management. If you missed this one, you can sign up for the next one November 30 and December 1. See you then. 👇🏻
https://info.ctahorse.com/equine-workshop-sign-up

18/10/2024

🙌 Helping as many horses as we can, within our means is our number one priority here are a few of the native Puerto Rican 🇵🇷horses thriving in their adoptive homes;

🌟 Cerrajera / Dora Alta
🌟 Victorina B / Eddie Sandoval
🌟 BJ Diablo / Jorge Jimenez
🌟 Operastico / Wally Rodriguez
🌟 Perla Pulida / Potrero Los LLanos
🌟 Winning Troop / Dora Alta

Thank you to our partner aftercares who made their adoptions possible and the families that adopted them we are grateful to their unconditional love to the horses 🥰
Second Stride, Inc. Lollypop Farm Equine Program Natasha Roberson Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds Jennifer Kane Lyndsy Browning Lauren Guerrera Equine Rescue of Aiken Denver Hall

17/10/2024

This is good info, also for neglect cases. small amounts of good quality grain and hay very crucial in the rehabilitation process.

After an emergency, animals may not have access to food for days at a time. Their bodies respond to this starvation by mobilizing energy stores to meet their needs, but this can cause major fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.

Upon rescuing an animal after a disaster, it may be your immediate instinct to offer them food as soon as possible. However, if these animals are offered free choice feed after being rescued, these imbalances can drastically worsen and result in respiratory, cardiac, and neurologic complications. This group of clinical signs in response to introducing feed after starvation is termed “refeeding syndrome”.

To prevent refeeding syndrome, follow the guidelines outlined in the graphic and be sure to work with a veterinarian to address any concerns specific to your situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Commitee for providing this information.

17/10/2024

Life After Racing: A Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance video series about transitioning Thoroughbreds post racing career. FEATURING LongRun.Video 4: Dental & V...