from New Vocations

Laura, OH — “Harness racing champions racing for yesterday’s stars is what the Breeders Crown pledge is all about,” stated Winnie Morgan Nemeth, the Standardbred Program Director for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

Trainers and owners have the opportunity to give back to Standardbreds retiring from the track by joining the Breeders Crown pledge. Burke Racing, Weaver Bruscemi and Crawford Farms were the first three to commit to this aftercare fundraiser.

“This is an easy and effective way for racing connections to get involved and make a difference by giving back to the horses beyond the track,” Nemeth said. “It is a positive way to show that harness racing does care about its retirees.”

New Vocations is a 501 © (3) charity that focuses on rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming horses leaving the track. Connections can pledge to donate a small percentage of their horses’ earnings in the upcoming Breeders Crown to support New Vocations’ mission. New Vocations was also chosen as one of the official 2017 Breeders Crown charities.

To make a pledge, go to www.NewVocations.org/Events or contact Winnie Morgan Nemeth at winnie@horseadoption.com or 734.320.7918.