Standardbred horses retiring from racing face a high risk of displacement, auction, and slaughter due to limited public understanding of their versatility beyond driving careers. While national organizations work to rehome retired racehorses, a significant gap remains for under-saddle retraining and visible public demonstration. Without proactive intervention, many Standardbreds enter low-end auctions where their outcomes are uncertain.

Grace Beyond The Track addresses this gap by combining rescue, retraining, and prevention through a lifetime-backed model that ensures horses never enter auction or slaughter pipelines.

Core Funding Needs

Training

• Professional retraining off the track

• Cross-training English & Western

• Show preparation

Showing & Public Proof

• Entry fees

• Hauling

• Tack & attire

• Exposure events (fairs, exhibitions)

Horse Care

• Feed & Supplements

• Vet & Farrier

• Bodywork

• Insurance

Startup & Growth

• Equipment

• Marketing & Outreach

• Program Materials

• Facility Upgrades

Through donations, Grace Beyond The Track can fund the core needs Standardbred horses need to succeed from race horse to under-saddle life .

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We will provide the appropriate tax documents at the end of each year.
10% of all donations will go to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, with the remaining donations going toward our Core Funding Needs.
We will be offering many opportunities to get involved. We will be asking for volunteers to help train, feed, and maintain our horses.
Yes, we offer in-kind donations, either one time or recurring.
We will have a section on our website that will feature donations in honor of someone.