Thoroughbred Retirement Network of Louisiana - 2.0

11/27/2025

The third episode of our podcast is out. Here, we discuss accountability and responsibility for thoroughbreds after their racing careers and why aftercare still has a long way to go to ensure that “every thoroughbred” is safe and has a retirement that is worth living.

Podcast Episode · Thoroughbred Rescue Alliance - Rescue Radio · S1 E3 · 1h 12m

11/24/2025

The cases are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, and Arizona.

11/24/2025

As we head into the Thanksgiving week, we are thinking about how blessed we have been to do what we do - for as long as we have. Since 2009, TRNL has been helping horses - one by one. Over the past few years, we've realized that there are only a handful of organizations that will help thoroughbreds that land in feedlots and killpens. We happen to be one of them and are proud to do so.

Here's a look back at Alleged Diva, an older Kentucky-bred mare who came to us emaciated and with Strangles from Bastrop. She could have easily gone into organ failure but she didn't. Talk about a fighter and a strong-willed mare. That's Diva. At first, it was about getting her through one day at a time. Then, it was a week. Before we knew it, she had been with us for months and she had been completely transformed.

The day we rode Diva, it was a celebration. She had won! As much as she was a joy to ride (lightly), we knew she had done enough in life and deserved a plush, soft landing for the rest of her life. At the age of 20, Diva was accepted into Mereworth Farm in Kentucky where she will live out the rest of her days and never want for anything again. You made it sweet girl!

This week, we are thankful. Thankful for Diva and thankful for the opportunities to help her and other horses like her.

As a small organization, we rely on donations and small grants to make ends meet. Right now, those ends are quite stretched. Please help us finish the year strong! TRNL has no paid administrative positions and all donations go directly to the care of our horses. We are grateful to our supporters.

We are small but mighty! To continue supporting what we do, please consider making a donation!

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11/22/2025

Please support local non-profits! We have NO paid administrative positions.

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11/22/2025

I think not USEF…it’s a hard NO for us.

An outbreak of what officials are calling a “particularly aggressive strain” of equine herpesvirus-1 in Central Texas has led to confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, the sometimes-fatal neurologic disease linked to EHV-1, in three states and caused event organizers further away and in horse sports outside the rodeo world to start postponing planned events out of caution. At this point, however, USEF is not recommending cancellations within the sports it oversees. Story in comments

11/22/2025

11/22/2025

We are monitoring an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), associated with equine events in Oklahoma and Texas.

LDAF is advising horse owners who attended an equine event in Texas or Oklahoma within the last 3 weeks to contact their veterinarian, isolate their horses, and implement twice-daily temperature monitoring under their veterinarian's guidance.

If elevated temperature, respiratory signs, or EHM-compatible clinical signs are noticed, owners should contact their veterinarian.

EHV‐1 is spread from horse to horse through contact with nasal discharge or spread as aerosol droplets. The incubation period is typically 2–10 days, meaning a horse can appear normal while still shedding the virus and act as a carrier. Horses can also contract the virus by coming into contact with contaminated surfaces such as stalls, water, feed, tack, and transport vehicles. People can spread the virus from horse to horse through contaminated hands and clothing. It is important for owners to watch for signs and symptoms and practice biosecurity measures.

For suggested biosecurity measures, see the guide below or online at https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/equine-herpesvirus-type-1-ehv-1-outbreak

Additionally, the Equine Disease Communication Center has created a page to provide outbreak information. This page will be updated regularly and will provide links to more information. You can find it here: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=4722

11/22/2025

The latest update from the Equine Disease Communication Center indicates that additional cases of EHM have been reported in Texas, and a first case has been reported in New Mexico.

For the latest, most accurate information, please go to: https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak)

11/22/2025

Vite Vito Vite and Bold Statement are doing well in quarantine. These boys have seen better days but are safe and will only know love and safety from here on out. Thanks to Marlene Murray and The RACE Fund for raising funds to pay their bail, transport and quarantine.