When a racehorse enters the homestretch of its career, retirement requires a dedicated group of trainers and volunteers to ensure the remainder of the animal’s life includes the best care available.

Virginia’s growing racing industry means an abundance of retired racehorses need a place to call home after their short careers send them into retirement. And the Virginia Thoroughbred Project helps those horses whenever possible. State

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“We’re here to secure a safe environment for them and bring a positive message about retired thoroughbreds,” Sally Hamlin, president of the board of directors at the Virginia Thoroughbred Project, told The Daily Progress.

The project, established in

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