The RRTP and T.I.P.

I just found the greatest website http://retiredracehorsetraining.org/  As the web address says, it is the Retired Racehorse Training Project. Their logo says, Increasing demand for Thoroughbreds off the track. I can't explain their work any better than their mission statement which says: 
The Retired Racehorse Training Project is an effort to increase demand for retired Thoroughbred race horses as pleasure and sport horses through public events, clinics, training publications, videos and internet tools. Our mission is to facilitate the placement  of retired Thoroughbred racehorses in second careers by educating the public about the history, distinctive characteristics, versatility of use, and appropriate care and training of the iconic American Thoroughbred.
The RRTP is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible pursuant to applicable laws.

Bouffe and I are now both members. This is Bouffe's page: 
http://retiredracehorsetraining.org/index.php?option=com_sobipro&pid=62&sid=1770:Bouffe&Itemid=307

My page isn't anything I haven't already shared on this blog. In reading the information on this site I found out that RRTP founder and current president Steuart Pittman was judging an all Thoroughbred horse show at the Harford County Equestrian Center tomorrow. In looking at the class listing for the show I noticed that all the horses had to be registered with the T.I.P. I had no idea what that meant so I did what I usually do and Goggled it. This is what happened.

The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program T.I.P. 
http://tjctip.com/
To encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, The Jockey Club is proud to announce the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.). T.I.P. offers sponsorship for Thoroughbred-only classes and divisions, high point Thoroughbred awards at open horse shows and competitions, a Thoroughbred of the Year Award and a Young Rider of the Year Award

It was easy to register Bouffe and he now has a T.I.P. number. 


Tomorrow it is off to the show and see what our future competition looks like.