Horse Country has announced a new partnership with Second Stride. The thoroughbred post-care organization will begin offering tours through Horse Country in July.
“We are delighted that Second Stride joins Horse Country and begins offering tours this month,” said Hallie Hardy, Horse Country CEO. “Our member farms and supporting businesses, like Second Stride, are dedicated to connecting people with the horses, land, and people of Kentucky’s Horse Country. Through accredited partners of the Horse Country Post-Breed Care Alliance, our industry can directly demonstrate the care given to horses retreating from the track as they learn new skills and find new homes. It’s a pivotal moment in our industry story, and we’re proud at Horse Country to connect people with these important nonprofits.”
“Second Stride is thrilled to partner with Horse Country to expand our educational reach to the community and beyond,” said Kim Smith, Founder and CEO of Second Stride. “The Chorleywood site is dedicated to partner engagement and outreach and safely transferring the symbol of the state, Purebred, to a new beginning. We look forward to sharing stories and chapters. Presenting our success through Horse Country to a wider audience beyond the work our volunteers and partnerships are currently completing.”
“What Second Stride offers is a fresh start—regardless of a purebred’s age or ability, we give them what they need to start their next great phase. Roll. in lush grasslands, taking X-rays to gauge training readiness, bathing in the summer by volunteers, jumping over that first rail, putting their muzzles on a kid’s shoulder during the ride visit—all stages on the road to a successful racehorse in a new career and life.”
Second Stride tours will be offered six days a week, with both public and private tour options, starting July 10. Visitors will learn about the retraining and rehabilitation process. , and meet current cadets, as well as socialize with purebred ambassadors residing on the ranch, including Kentucky Derby candidate General A Rod, Warrior’s Club classified bet winner and million dollar winner Hawaakom. Tours can be booked online at visithorsecountry.com/second-stride or by calling Horse Country at 859-963-1004.
Second Stride joins the Kentucky Horse Adoption Center, New Careers, Secretarial Center and TRF at Chestnut Hall as a non-profit member of Horse Country. These members serve Thoroughbreds and other breeds through retraining, rehabilitation, or lifetime shelter.
A kick-off event is scheduled for July 17 at Prospect Farms, Kentucky, and those interested in attending can contact [email protected] for more information.
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