Horseshoe Indianapolis is committed to racehorse aftercare on an annual basis and one organization that is vital to Indiana racing is Second Stride, Inc.
Located in Crestwood, Ky., the facility has placed many horses from the racetrack in Shelbyville, Ind. Horseshoe Indianapolis has donated $2,000 toward their ongoing program for retired racehorses.
“We are very committed to racehorse aftercare programs, especially those who have a direct impact on our racing program at Horseshoe Indianapolis,” said Eric Halstrom, Vice President and General Manager of Racing. “We hope this donation assists Second Stride in their mission to ensure our beloved racehorses are transitioned into homes following their racing careers.”
Second Stride, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited program since 2014, is unique in they take in other types of racehorses, including broodmares and colts who have never been in training. They have given more than 1,500 racehorses a second home through adoption from their curriculum.
More than 137 retired Thoroughbreds have been placed in 2023 alone. The former racehorses are now enjoying life off the track thanks to the commitment of those working at Second Stride.
In addition to Horseshoe Indianapolis’ donation, Loosen Up Stable made a donation of $500 on behalf of Unreachable Star, one of Indiana’s most successful racehorses. Now retired, Unreachable Star ended his career with $784,595, which at the time made him the richest Indiana bred ever. He won 17 races, many of which were stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Owners in Loosen Up Stable, Loren Hebel-Osborne, Dave Osborne, and Chuck Bebber are very committed to racehorse aftercare and make a donation in honor of Unreachable Star each year in coordination with the $250,000 Unreachable Star Handicap held on Indiana Champions Day.
For more information or to donate to Second Stride, visit their website at www.secondstride.org.
The 22nd season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing begins with a special April 8 racing program at noon for the Total Solar Eclipse Day in the area. Racing extends through Nov. 14.
For more information on live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis.
