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The Aftercare Ally

The Aftercare Ally

By Michele Pesula Kuegler

Join us for audio interviews of people engaged with thoroughbred aftercare, including owners, advocates, aftercare program directors, and more. The Aftercare Ally is a production of The Horse Fund, a charitable organization focused on the safe and secure retirement of thoroughbreds.
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Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Mike Dzik

The Aftercare AllyJun 30, 2023

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The Right Horse CSU

The Right Horse CSU

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with the instructor of The Right Horse course at Colorado State University, Cayla Stone. Learn more about this unique college course and how it benefits both students and horses.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/

and The Right Horse at Colorado State at https://agsci.source.colostate.edu/equine-science-course-works-to-find-homes-for-horses-in-transition/


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https://www.facebook.com/csurighthorse/

Dec 15, 202319:59
The Retired Racehorse Project- Aftercare Ally

The Retired Racehorse Project- Aftercare Ally

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Kirsten Green, Executive Director of The Retired Racehorse Project. Learn more about this aftercare organization and all of the great things they are doing to assist retired racehorses.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/

and The Retired Racehorse Program at http://www.therrp.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

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Follow The RRP on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/RetiredRacehorseProject

https://twitter.com/RRP_TBMakeover

https://www.instagram.com/retiredracehorseproject

Nov 17, 202335:58
Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program- Aftercare Ally

Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program- Aftercare Ally

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Kim Delong, President of Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program. Learn more about this TAA-accredited, New York-based aftercare organization and all of the great things they are doing to assist retired racehorses.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/

and Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program at http://www.fltap.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp


Follow FLTAP on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/43877838650/

https://twitter.com/FLTAP

https://www.instagram.com/fingerlakesthoroughbred/

Oct 06, 202322:30
The Road to the RRP- Hannah and Katie

The Road to the RRP- Hannah and Katie

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Hannah, owner of Boots (JC Bootleggin Posse), and Katie, owner of Gilly (JC Mob Mentality). Hannah and Katie are preparing to attend this year's Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover with their off track thoroughbreds. Both Boots and Gilly are retirees of Wasabi Ventures Stables.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/

and Retired Racehorse Project at https://www.therrp.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp


Sep 22, 202327:59
Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue- Aftercare Ally

Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue- Aftercare Ally

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Beverly Strauss, co-founder of Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue. Learn more about this TAA-accredited, Maryland-based aftercare organization and all of the great things they are doing to assist retired racehorses.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/

and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue at https://midatlantichorserescue.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp

Follow MAHR on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/MidAtlanticHorseRescue/

https://www.instagram.com/MidAtlanticHorseRescue/

Sep 08, 202330:38
Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Tyler Rumph

Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Tyler Rumph

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Tyler Rumph, a donor to The Horse Fund, who also has been a matching partner on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about his involvement with thoroughbred racing and aftercare.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp

Aug 25, 202327:52
This Old Horse- Aftercare Ally

This Old Horse- Aftercare Ally

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Nancy Turner, founder and President of This Old Horse. Learn more about this incredible, Minnesota-based organization that works with horses of all breeds and disciplines.

For more information on This Old Horse, go to https://www.thisoldhorse.org/

This Old Horse Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThisOldHorse/

For more information on The Horse Fund, go to https://thehorsefund.org/

Aug 11, 202334:18
Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Vickie Forster

Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Vickie Forster

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Vickie Forster, a donor to The Horse Fund, who also has been a matching partner on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about her involvement with thoroughbred racing and aftercare.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp

Jul 28, 202317:17
Camp Holiday Trails, featuring Lainey Butler

Camp Holiday Trails, featuring Lainey Butler

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Lainey Butler, Equine Director at Camp Holiday Trails. Learn more about this amazing summer camp and its offerings, especially its horse program.

For more information on Camp Holiday Trails, go to https://campholidaytrails.org/

Go to their Facebook page to see Teller in his fully painted glory- https://www.facebook.com/campholidaytrails/

For more information on The Horse Fund, go to https://thehorsefund.org/

Jul 14, 202330:04
Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Mike Dzik

Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Mike Dzik

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Mike Dzik, a donor to The Horse Fund, who also has been a matching partner on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about his involvement with thoroughbred racing and aftercare.


You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/


Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/thehorsefund

https://twitter.com/thehorsefund

https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp

Jun 30, 202320:42
New England Equine Rescue

New England Equine Rescue

In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Mary Martin, founder and president of New England Equine Rescue- North (NEER). Learn more about their program and all of the 4-legged animals they have rescued and rehomed. While they do support thoroughbred aftercare, you may be surprised to learn about some of the other equines they have assisted.

For more information on NEER, go to https://neernorth.org/

Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/neernorthplace/

For more information on The Horse Fund, go to https://thehorsefund.org/

Jun 16, 202324:13