Racehorse Retirement Planning

From sale reject, to problem child, to the unlikeliest of champions, Whitmore took his connections and fans on an illustrious journey, winning at the top level for a remarkable six years and capturing hearts through his final race in August 2021.  His humans weigh in on their horse of a lifetime’s impact, inspiration, next chapters, and how finding the right match is a crucial part of successful retirement. 

Horses don’t generally come with retirement funds.  The racing industry has made strides in their commitment to what’s now commonly known as “Thoroughbred Aftercare,” but it’s a seemingly infinite debate on which component of the industry should ultimately carry the burden of responsibility.  Not up for debate are the facts that the scale of the problem is massive, and finding a single solution is complicated.