News
1 of 64 Organizations in the US and Canada, Friends of Ferdinand Earns TAA Re-Accreditation
“The organizations accredited by the TAA represent the top echelon of aftercare services, ensuring that the horses retiring from racing are receiving the best possible care and opportunities to find new careers or retirements,” said Jimmy Bell, TAA and Godolphin America president.- Admin .
- Tags: Accredidation Grant Announcement
Brent Sumja Sets an Example for Handicapper's by Giving Back to the Thoroughbred Athletes
"Quite a few of my tournament competitors are acknowledging that these tremendous athletes are providing all of us with entertainment and it's cool and it is much needed to give back a little to them for retirement. They do not have IRA's and 401k's"
Brent, we salute you! On behalf of the horses - Rock On (and keep winning)!
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- Tags: Donor Recognition
After the Finish Line Steps Up for Indiana and California Breds in 2016
Sometimes, we just need a little help from our friends. This year, two Friends of Ferdinand horses were lucky to have found friends with the supporters, donors and Board of Directors at After the Finish Line.....- Admin .
- Tags: Grant Announcement Only Equine Org in Indiana
Young Writer Wins Grant from Thoroughbred Charities of America for FFI
Friends of Ferdinand Inc. (FFI) is thrilled to announce it will be a Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) grant recipient thanks to a young horse-crazy writer.The love of Thoroughbreds often starts at a young age; such is the case for Hadley Macey, aged 10, of Noblesville.....- Admin .
- Tags: Grant Announcement
Indiana Horse Council Foundation Supports Thoroughbred Aftercare Through the Racing Legacy Fund.
Friends of Ferdinand Inc. (FFI) is pleased to announce that it will receive a grant from the Indiana Horse Council Foundation (IHCF). The grant is from IHCF's Racing Legacy Fund, which allots resources to be used for retraining and retirement opportunities for Indiana racehorses....- Admin .
- Tags: Grant Announcement
ASPCA's Rescuing Racers Initiative Awards Grant from the Equine Fund to FFI
Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. (FFI) is pleased to announce that it has received a 2016 grant from the ASPCA Equine Fund. This grant will fund FFI's adoption program by helping to offset the direct expenses of rehabilitation, lay-up, veterinary/medical and retraining expenses.....- Admin .
- Tags: Grant Announcement Only Equine Org in Indiana