The New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund is hosting a public listening session on May 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. regarding the future of Thoroughbred aftercare in New York State.
The listening session will be held at the Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, located at 153 George Street in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event will be open to the public and will be recorded.
Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to offer comment on how the Fund may best utilize its resources to support responsible aftercare of Thoroughbreds, including the possible dedication of a percentage of breeder, stallion and owner awards to support aftercare. Speakers are invited to discuss how such measures would potentially impact the post-racing health and careers of retired racehorses and New York State’s equine industry.
Each speaker will be limited to three minutes to ensure that as many voices are heard as possible.
To reserve a speaking segment, please email [email protected] by May 12, 2026 with the following information:
Subject: Aftercare Listening Session RSVP
Body: First and Last Name
Title and Organization (if applicable)
Phone
Confirmations will be sent via email. On-site registration will be available as well.
The Fund will also accept written comments on the matter via email to [email protected].
The Fund’s mission is to promote by monetary incentives the responsible breeding of quality Thoroughbred racehorses in keeping with the founding legislation to preserve New York’s irreplaceable farmland. The Fund collects revenue from the racing industry and from video gaming machines located at Thoroughbred racetracks. Learn more at NYBreds.com.
