More than 2000 owners have signed up to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme (TAP) in its first year of service, with support and training being enjoyed across the country.In the last 12 months, 1,500 subsidised sessions were booked across England, Scotland and Wales, helping to give thoroughbreds the second careers they deserve, and membership continues to grow each week.TAPs nationwide team of 25 expert coaches share their knowledge and passion with participants, who include horses who have had great racing careers, such asAllaho,BlaklionandSmad Place, as well as thirty-year-old Mowbray, who won almost 150k in the 90s.The training has also benefitted thoroughbreds who were less successful on the track or those who never made it into racing, including former broodmares, as well as those who were injured but have since returned to full health and are ready to enjoy a new career. Some horses only recently left racing while others are more established in their new lives, and their new pursuits vary, from hacking toall-round riding club activities or competing within a specific discipline. When be launched TAP a year ago, we recognised there was a need, but Im delighted to say that the impact we have seen in just twelve months has surpassed all of our expectations, said Justine Parker, ProgrammeDirector.TAP was launched as the first privately funded nationwide thoroughbred aftercare programme offering subsidised training for all, thanks to support from David Howden.An ardent racing fan, David has long recognised the importance of supporting thoroughbreds beyond their racing careers.The TAP team now aim to continue to expand the subsidised regional training offering, so that even more owners, riders, and coaches can access high-quality support. They also plan to broaden the reach across the wider equestrian sector, promoting thoroughbreds as a versatile and capable riding horse. Further information on the programme and The Howden Waycan be found here.Related contentTop tips for introducing hacking to an ex-racehorseRacehorse study hoped to improve welfare for thoroughbredsTop trainers explain how to get the best results when lunging a horseBringing a new horse home: top tips for a smooth transitionThe post More than 2000 owners join Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme in first year appeared first on Your Horse.