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Retiring a Horse Through Turning For Home
Since 2008, PTHA’s Turning For Home, Inc. has served Parx owners by providing safe, responsible retirement for their racehorses—leaving no reason for any Parx-based Thoroughbred to face an uncertain or unsafe future.
Our groundbreaking funding model brings together support from:
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Parx owners and trainers
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Pennsylvania breeders
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Parx jockeys
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PTHA horsemen
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Private donors
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Parx management
Together, this collective effort has provided a safe retirement for over 4,560 racehorses who raced at Parx.
What We Provide
Turning For Home offers immediate assistance for:
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Emergency surgeries and veterinary evaluations
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Rehabilitation and retraining
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Responsible rehoming through a network of approved, experienced Partner Farms along the East Coast
Donated funds go directly to the farms and veterinarians who care for TFH horses during their transition into second careers.
How We Operate
Our team works tirelessly to find the right adopters—people who will appreciate our Thoroughbreds and enjoy them for a lifetime. We maintain digital files and long-term tracking on every horse, provide guidance to adopters, and are always prepared to bring a TFH graduate back for additional rehab, retraining, or rehoming when needed.
Every TFH horse is Backed for Life—with a network that ensures they are never without a safe option.
Why Choose Turning For Home?
We are the model aftercare program in the racing industry, helping thousands of Thoroughbreds transition into safe, productive, and happy second careers. If you'd like your retiring horse featured in our Success Stories, we're ready to help.
How to Get Started
Trainers and owners wishing to retire a horse can:
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Visit the TFH office (inside the Parx Administration Building on the backside)
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Call Danielle Montgomery at 215-808-7562
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Or email the required paperwork (see buttons above)
We’re here to support you—and to make sure every horse that gave their best on the track has the chance to shine in their next chapter.