“The mission for Godolphin’s Lifetime Care Program is to provide the best possible lifelong care for our thoroughbreds. They enjoy a wonderful quality of life at first-class facilities around the world and it is a joy to see them thrive,” said Leonard. “Our rehoming program has allowed us to find wonderful homes for some special friends, plus promote the versatility of the thoroughbred to the wider equine world. Many of our thoroughbreds go on to successful alternative careers once their racing days are over.” With rehoming centres in Europe, Australia, America and Japan, the opportunities for successful transition from the racetrack are wide reaching. From the UK arm of the program has come dual Group 1 winner Reckless Abandon, who, after proving sub-fertile at stud, was retrained to become a high-quality polo horse.
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy visiting Cross Counter at Godolphin Rehoming Centre in Newmarket, UK. (Image courtesy of Godolphin)
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