
The Aftercare Ally
By Michele Pesula Kuegler

The Aftercare AllySep 08, 2023

The Road to the RRP- Hannah and Katie
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Hannah, owner of Boots (JC Bootleggin Posse), and Katie, owner of Gilly (JC Mob Mentality). Hannah and Katie are preparing to attend this year's Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover with their off track thoroughbreds. Both Boots and Gilly are retirees of Wasabi Ventures Stables.
You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/
and Retired Racehorse Project at https://www.therrp.org/
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Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue- Aftercare Ally
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Beverly Strauss, co-founder of Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue. Learn more about this TAA-accredited, Maryland-based aftercare organization and all of the great things they are doing to assist retired racehorses.
You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/
and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue at https://midatlantichorserescue.org/
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Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Tyler Rumph
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Tyler Rumph, a donor to The Horse Fund, who also has been a matching partner on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about his involvement with thoroughbred racing and aftercare.
You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/
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This Old Horse- Aftercare Ally
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Nancy Turner, founder and President of This Old Horse. Learn more about this incredible, Minnesota-based organization that works with horses of all breeds and disciplines.
For more information on This Old Horse, go to https://www.thisoldhorse.org/
This Old Horse Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThisOldHorse/
For more information on The Horse Fund, go to https://thehorsefund.org/

Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Vickie Forster
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Vickie Forster, a donor to The Horse Fund, who also has been a matching partner on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about her involvement with thoroughbred racing and aftercare.
You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/
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Camp Holiday Trails, featuring Lainey Butler
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Lainey Butler, Equine Director at Camp Holiday Trails. Learn more about this amazing summer camp and its offerings, especially its horse program.
For more information on Camp Holiday Trails, go to https://campholidaytrails.org/
Go to their Facebook page to see Teller in his fully painted glory- https://www.facebook.com/campholidaytrails/
For more information on The Horse Fund, go to https://thehorsefund.org/

Meet the Aftercare Ally- Featuring Mike Dzik
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Mike Dzik, a donor to The Horse Fund, who also has been a matching partner on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about his involvement with thoroughbred racing and aftercare.
You can learn more about The Horse Fund at https://thehorsefund.org/
Follow us on social media:
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https://twitter.com/thehorsefund
https://www.instagram.com/the_horse_fund/
https://www.youtube.com/@thehorsefundcorp

New England Equine Rescue
In this episode, Michele Pesula Kuegler speaks with Mary Martin, founder and president of New England Equine Rescue- North (NEER). Learn more about their program and all of the 4-legged animals they have rescued and rehomed. While they do support thoroughbred aftercare, you may be surprised to learn about some of the other equines they have assisted.
For more information on NEER, go to https://neernorth.org/
Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/neernorthplace/
For more information on The Horse Fund, go to https://thehorsefund.org/