Nevada Non-profit makes national news
For immediate release: February 13, 2024
National press has made the 10 year anniversary worth all the “blood, sweat and tears,” for a small, working non-profit located in the Carson valley of Nevada.
What can be paralleled with other industry magazine leaders such as Forbes, or even Sports Illustrated, “The flagship publication, founded in 1916, BloodHorse is regarded as the Thoroughbred industry’s premier international monthly news publication and website (bloodhorse.com) for comprehensive racing and breeding information and analysis.”
The magazine has subscriptions in over 80 countries throughout the world, and covers all things thoroughbred racing from the Kentucky Derby, the Triple Crown and Breeder’s Cup, to famous auction houses such as Keenland in Kentucky, to sire catalogues (including the likes of American Pharoah and Justify), to the latest in medical innovations and improvements for these equine athletes.
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“We had the opportunity to showcase one of our beloved team members late last year” states Julie Baker, founder of Healing Arenas. “Our accreditation with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has given us multiple, unique opportunities for public awareness of the work these retired racehorses do for people.” This time, the news went international, thanks to Alexis Arbaugh, who’s investigation of Viva Pentelicus pointed to the careful care and support of this horse during his 27 years of entire life.
“It’s our 10 year anniversary this month. To be included in such a publication in February’s edition is akin to winning the Kentucky Derby for us,” states Sue Greene, former President of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. On board as Vice-president with Healing Arenas since incorporation, Ms. Greene brings a focused aspect to the validity and the enduring work of the thoroughbred — in both breeding, racing and aftercare.
“These horses are special. They are very sensitive, and help provide a wonderful space for hurting people to heal,” she continues. Healing Arenas mission is dual purpose, “to provide emotional wellness through equine interaction and provide safe and restorative homes for retired racehorses.” While the horses which are donated to the project are retrained and adopted, they are part of the facilitating team to help local veterans, trauma victims, and those that dedicate their lives to help others (clergy, chaplains, counselors, first responders, etc.) with mental health and wellness.
To find out more about Healing Arenas and read the BloodHorse article — Healing Arenas, Inc. (www.healingarenas.org)
Read about it on our partner’s site — the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (www.thoroughbredaftercare.org)
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