S2 E13: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: How Mareworthy is Changing the Narrative for Retired Broodmares
OTTB on Tap por Niamh O'Connell and Emily Kocubinski
Notas del episodio
What happens to Thoroughbred broodmares when their breeding careers end? Too often, these mares are overlooked in the aftercare conversation, but Mareworthy Charities is working to change that. Founded by Kyle Rothfus, Mareworthy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving retired OTTB broodmares the retirement, rehoming, and second careers they deserve.
In this episode, Kyle takes us behind the scenes of Mareworthy’s mission, sharing how the organization got started and what makes their approach to aftercare unique. We dig into the challenges of rehoming broodmares, the process of matching them with adopters, and how their partnership with the Retired Racehorse Project is creating more opportunities for these mares. Plus, Kyle shares some standout success stories that prove just how much thes ...