Support ATR
Looking for ways to help?
After the Races relies on its donors, adopters, and strong network of volunteers to serve every racehorse that finds its way to our farm in need of transition. Your help can directly impact our mission and goal of helping nearly 100 racehorses a year. Please consider joining the efforts by following one of the links below!
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Event Sponsors
Below are the 2024 After the Races Gala sponsors. We could not be more proud to work with each and every one!
New Start
New Start is the Thoroughbred retirement program based out of Penn National near Hershey, Pennsylvania. After the Races has been partnered with New Start since early 2014 and they are a wonderful, younger retirement program that could use your support.
2025 Bronze Sponsor
EquestriON Challenges
Train at Home Earn Awards!
EquestriON is an at home, self-paced equestrian challenge that allows participants to earn awards while working on their own personal goals. Open to riders, drivers, and handlers of all ages, disciplines, breeds and ability levels.
Simply write the date and your activity on the provided activity log. You choose the activities- which can be riding, driving or groundwork. Once you reach the required number of activities submit your log and we mail your completion ribbon.
Set goals, track your progress, and hold yourself accountable.
Learn More at: www.EquestriONchallenges.com
EquestriON also benefitted After the Races with its May event Run for Roses!
2025 Bronze Sponsor
Blanford's Tree Service - Silver Sponsor!
Blanford's Tress Service is THE Premier Tree Service In Cecil County, Maryland!
They offer tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning, lot clearing, bucket truck and crane services, estate tree care, total tree care, and more! All with over 70 years of tree service experience and a personal touch that can only come from a family-run company.
2025 Ticket Sponsor
Be Our First Gold or Platinum Sponsor!
Inquire about our sponsorship opportunities and help make this event a spectacular success! Sponsorships come with included tickets or tables, advertising, and more!
2025 Sponsor Opportunities!
Friends of After The Races
These are individuals and companies who have supported After the Races through discounts or significant direct financial support. If you would like your business to be listed here, please contact us for more information on how to get listed.
The ASPCA Right Horse
After the Races has been an adoption partner with The ASPCA Right Horse since 2019! In that time, ATR and The Right Horse have worked together to develop best practices, share information, and work toward the common goal of massively increasing horse adoption in the United States!
Second Call
Second Call is the Thoroughbred retirement program based out of Monmouth Park in New Jersey. Second Call is a great organization that strives to evaluate every horse that enters their program before sending it to us here at After the Races for rehabilitation, retraining,and rehoming. After the Races has been working with Second Call since 2014 and we cannot say enough great things about them!
Aftercare Charles Town
ACT was formed in 2013 to help Charles Town Horsemen find homes for horses retiring from racing careers.
They work with a select group of restarting and rehoming organizations to provide safe placement for equine athletes.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
After the Races has been accredited through the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance since 2016 and relies on their continued support to complete our mission.
Thoroughbred Charities of America
Thoroughbred Charities of America has been an active supporter of ATR for years and their every grant makes an impact on our ability to fulfill our mission.
Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
Bethany P Photography
Bethany has been working to help photograph horses available for adoption at After the Races since August of 2017. She volunteers her amazing talent to showcase our Thoroughbreds and help potential adopters see the value and potential that we know they all possess. We cannot recommend her enough for your photography needs, whether it’s sales photos or family or pet portraits.